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作者：Robert McCoppin 芝加哥论坛报
帕蒂·米勒 (Patti Miller) 的生命中从未离开过霍桑赛马场的马匹。
她从小就开始前往位于西郊斯蒂克尼的赛马场。她的祖父曾在那里训练马匹。青少年时期，她在霍桑赛马场担任小马女骑手，在成千上万名观众面前，骑在那些情绪激昂的赛马身旁，引导它们前往起跑门。
如今 69 岁的她，在担任了数十年的训练师后，将永久地带领她的马匹离开霍桑赛马场。在运营 135 年后，该赛马场可能在 7 月 19 日举行了最后一场比赛。作为芝加哥地区最后一家幸存的商业赛马场，霍桑赛马场的关闭标志着一个时代的终结，而在这个时代，该地区曾一度有五座赛马场在运行这个全美最受欢迎的观赏运动。
凯里家族拥有这座赛马场已超过一个世纪。尽管多年来一直得到保证
[[IMG_XXXX]] 上方：7 月 19 日，在郊区斯蒂克尼的霍桑赛马场，马匹在当日的最后一场比赛中在草地上奔跑。
该赛马场在运营 135 年后，可能于 7 月 19, 日举行了最后一场比赛。 ARMANDO L. SANCHEZ/芝加哥论坛报
居民在污染物 成为常态的问题区域 安装监测设备
作者：Finnegan Belleau 芝加哥论坛报
Sonia Monet Saxon 经常在 凌晨 4 点左右在沥青燃烧的 气味中醒来。
她在麦金利公园的家 离一家沥青厂非常近， 以至于在某些日子里， 这种恶臭让人难以出门。
早在 1 周前，来自加拿大 和明尼苏达州的森林火灾烟雾 给芝加哥地区带来破纪录的 PM2.5 (细颗粒物) 水平之前， 污染物在许多社区就已经 是一个长期存在的问题。
这就是为什么在烟雾降临 的前一天，Saxon
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赛马曾是 全美最受欢迎的运动。
霍桑赛马场的破产 及即将关闭标志着其 在芝加哥地区的终结
正在使用扎带将一个空气 质量传感器固定在麦金利公园 一栋房子的栏杆上，这是她 在过去几年中完成的约 15 次 安装中的最新一次。她的目标 是监测来自沥青厂的污染。
“我非常热爱这个社区，但如果你 在昨天或前天的这个时候在这里， 就会闻到沥青燃烧的味道，”她说道。 “在室外简直难以忍受。”
芝加哥的空气质量有多种 衡量方式，从像 Saxon 安装的 这类相对廉价的传感器，到 芝加哥市与伊利诺伊大学芝加哥分校 去年夏天建立的网络中的 传感器。此外，还有更为 复杂的监管监测设备，它们更加
参见 A6 页的“污染” (POLLUTION)
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Sonia Monet Saxon，环境正义邻里协会的社区科学组织者，于 7 月 15 日在麦金利公园社区的一户人家安装空气质量监测仪。 E. JASON WAMBSGANS/ 芝加哥论坛报
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所有者 Tim Carey 曾表示他将 获得资金开设一家赌场以拯救 赛马场，但那从未实现。 该设施破产，目前正被出售 给一家将终止该地赛马活动的 公司。
“这令人崩溃，”Miller 说。“我们 坚持了下来，但结果却没成。 他们怎么能搞得这么糟糕？”
这个问题的答案在于立法者和 赛马场所有者多年的失策， 来自赌博业爆发式增长的竞争， 以及人们逐渐远离这项曾主导 美国文化的运动。
在 20 世纪中叶，赛马吸引的 观众甚至超过了被誉为“国球” 的棒球。大批人群涌现，只为 观看像赛比斯库特 (名马)、 战争之神 (名马) 和秘书处 (名马) 这样的传奇名马，即便不是 赛马迷的人也对它们耳熟能详。
但随着美式足球和篮球等运动 的兴起，赛马的受欢迎程度 开始下降，被认为
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“Turn It Up: A Guided Tour Through the Worlds of Pop, Rock, Rap and More”（调高音量：流行、摇滚、说唱及更多世界的导览之旅）——请静下心来阅读《Turn it Up》，这是一部 Greg Kot 在 2000 到 2013 年间为《芝加哥论坛报》撰写的文章合集。本书此前仅以电子书形式发行，现按音乐流派分组，包含趣味特写、演唱会回顾、专辑评论、对芝加哥当地音乐场景的见解，以及其他与音乐及其产业相关的重大议题。
“He Had It Coming: Four Murderous Women and the Reporter Who Immortalized Their Stories”（他罪有应得：四名杀人女犯与记录她们故事的记者）——《芝加哥》(音乐剧) 自 1996 年 11 月 14 日首演以来，在百老汇已演出超过 9,600 场，但并非很多人知道 Roxie Hart、Velma Kelly 等角色均灵感源自真实的女性。她们的故事由《论坛报》记者捕捉。这部新书包含了原始的报纸剪报、Watkins 的故事，以及由《论坛报》记者 Kori Rumore 和视觉编辑 Marianne Mather、电影评论家 Michael Phillips、戏剧评论家 Chris Jones 以及 Rick Kogan 撰写的新分析。
“Capone: A Photographic Portrait of America’s Most Notorious Gangster”（卡彭：美国最臭名昭著的黑帮头目影像传记）。本书利用了大量从未发表过的照片和来自《论坛报》档案的报纸剪报，这部精装画册记录了 阿尔·卡彭 的兴衰。照片和文章讲述了关于卡彭及其相关人员的迷人故事。
“Gangsters & Grifters: Classic Crime Photos From the Chicago Tribune”（黑帮与骗子：《芝加哥论坛报》经典犯罪照片集）。这组拍摄于 1900 年代初期至 1950 年代的照片集，展现了犯罪现场的臭名昭著的罪犯、小毛贼、冷笑的歹徒、扒手、地痞和江湖骗子。
“Ask Amy: Advice for Better Living”（咨询艾米：美好生活建议）——Amy Dickinson 曾担任《论坛报》标志性的综合建议专栏作家十多年，帮助读者解决个人及紧迫的问题。这本书收集了 2011 到 2013 年间的专栏文章，证明了她富有同理心的咨询和实用的常识技巧。
“Prep School: How to Improve Your Kitchen Skills and Kitchen Techniques”（备课班：如何提高你的厨房技能与技巧）。无论你是厨房新手还是资深厨师，《Prep School》都能帮你成为更好的厨师。这部由厨师、烹饪指导员兼获奖美食作家 James DeWan 的每周专栏所组成的合集，是完善任何厨房技能的必备指南。
实用指南 (HOW TO)
“Life Skills: How To Do Almost Anything”（生活技能：如何完成几乎任何事情）——如何发表一段精彩的婚礼祝酒词？如何修理堵塞的排水管？如何保龄球投球而不伤到任何人？本书收集自《论坛报》名为“Life Skills”的实用指南专栏，充满了关于执行各项任务的、通常带有幽默感的指令。
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作者：Christy Gutowski 和 Gregory Royal Pratt 芝加哥论坛报 (CHICAGO TRIBUNE)
在《芝加哥论坛报》的一项调查发现，尽管有八名患者死亡，州政府此前仍未对其采取纪律处分之后，州政府官员已吊销一名芝加哥整形外科医生的执照，暂时禁止他在伊利诺伊州执业。
伊利诺伊州金融和专业监管局承认，在对 Ayoub Sayeg 医生的调查中存在缺陷。该调查始于 2020 年底收到的一起关于其中一名死亡病例的投诉。据《芝加哥论坛报》在 6 月初报道，在该调查处理期间，Sayeg 医生的三名患者死于手术并发症。
伊利诺伊州金融和专业监管局承诺将对 Sayeg 采取最高处罚，以禁止他在伊利诺伊州执业。现年 58, 居住在密歇根州并在当地经营另一家整形外科诊所的 Sayeg 正在努力争取保留其在伊利诺伊州的执照。
根据该机构最近向《芝加哥论坛报》提供的记录，在该报发布调查结果几天后，伊利诺伊州医学委员会下令检查该医生位于西南区的 63 Laser & Skin Clinic；6 月 18 日，两名州调查员（包括该部门的首席调查员）对该设施进行了检查。
记录显示，一名部门主管随后于 7 月 7 日吊销了 Sayeg 的医疗执照，称该医生未能提供该部门传唤的部分材料，以证明他符合其办公场所手术中心关于麻醉服务的教育要求。
具体而言，记录显示，州政府表示 Sayeg 未能提供“麻醉服务提供方面的继续医学教育”证明，以及一名认证注册麻醉护士的高级心脏生命支持认证证明。
记录指出，该部门主管认为，“公众利益、安全和福利迫切要求采取紧急行动以防止”Sayeg 继续行医，并称其行为“对公众构成了即时危险”。
记录显示，Sayeg 的执照被“无限期吊销，立即生效且无需事先通知”。
周五早些时候，一名接听诊所电话的女性告诉《芝加哥论坛报》记者：“Sayeg 医生不再在这里了。”她拒绝回答进一步的问题，并表示会安排人回电。
《芝加哥论坛报》的调查描述了 Sayeg 的八名患者（全部为有色人种女性）在过去七年间，在位于 3918 W. 63rd St.（一个以拉丁裔为主的社区）的诊所接受手术后不久相继死亡的情况。
根据法医和验尸官的记录，其中六名女性死于整形手术并发症，另外两名在家中因镇痛药物过量而死亡。每次手术
作者：Steve Sadin 发自 LAKE COUNTY NEWS-SUN
沃基根的居民如果正在寻求能够支持多台设备和多用户同时使用的高速7G光纤互联网连接，或者有人需要一份满足基本需求的入门计划，他们将迎来一个新的机会。
Clearwave Fiber 的政府关系总监 Tony Signporella 在 6 月 15 日举行的市议会公共工程与基础设施委员会会议上表示，该公司计划建立一个地下光纤网络，以覆盖 9,000 户家庭和 2,300 家企业。
Signporella 表示，该网络将有助于该市的经济发展。它为服务不足的人群，以及因复杂技术需求而需要高速计划的企业提供了选择。
[[IMG_XXXX]] Ayoub Sayeg 医生（其执照最近被州政府暂停）此前在芝加哥西 63 街的 63 Laser and Skin Clinic 开展整形手术，照片拍摄于周五。 摄影：ANTONIO PEREZ/芝加哥论坛报
涉及腹部成形术以及至少一项其他手术，通常是抽脂术。
州政府官员承认，在 2020 年 10 月 26 日收到关于 Idalia Corcoles 之死（一名 39 岁的芝加哥四孩母亲，于前一年手术后不久去世）的投诉后，他们的行动过于迟缓。她的家人在 2021 年起诉了 Sayeg 及其麻醉师，陪审团在 2024 年晚些时候的审判后做出了 5600 万美元的裁决。与此同时，州政府的执照调查却停滞不前。
新获取的记录显示，直到 2025 年 9 月 5 日，该部门才提交投诉，指控该医生的行为违反了《伊利诺伊州医疗执业法》。4 月 9 日，该部门修改了投诉内容，将涉及另一名患者 Crystal Walker Keating（47 岁）的指控纳入其中。她在 2018 年 11 月去世，当天 Sayeg 为其进行了腹部成形术、抽脂术、侧腹成形术和臀部脂肪移植（也被称为巴西翘臀术）。
其遗产管理人提起了一项非法致死诉讼，审判于 2024 年结束，但陪审团未能达成一致结论。之后，律师们同意与包括治疗 Walker Keating 的医院及医护人员在内的各方达成近 1.1 百万美元的和解。法院记录显示，Sayeg 及其商业实体承担了总额中 470,000 美元的费用。
来自 Round Lake 的 49 岁女性 Sharon Israel 在 2021 年 4 月 14 日接受手术后不久去世。她的继女 Yacarah Israel 周五告诉《芝加哥论坛报》，虽然该医生的临时停职给她带来了一些慰藉，但她希望
从 100 兆一直到 7 吉（gig），正如你可以想象的，其速度快得惊人。”
沃基根市议会周一在市政厅一致批准了该市与 Clearwave Fiber 之间的一项主路权协议，且无需辩论，赋予了该公司建立光纤网络的权利。
由于 Clearwave 已在 Buffalo Grove、Rolling Meadows 以及芝加哥地区的其他多个城市运营，Signporella 表示沃基根是 Clearwave 的理想地点。他表示，这里规模合适，拥有正确的基础设施基础，且比有线网络更具优势。
“我们仅使用光纤，”Signporella 说，“有线公司使用电缆，有时使用电线。他们没有光纤的速度。”
该公司计划在今年最后三个月开始施工。Clearwave 的施工经理 Chris Lively 在委员会会议上表示，他预计公司将在开工后一年内完成网络建设。
州政府能采取更早的行动。
“至少其他人不会受到伤害，”她说，“必须发生多少起死亡事故，他们才会说‘好吧，让我们真正掌控局面并采取行动’？为什么必须有这么多死亡，他们才能最终找到理由，因为我敢肯定，他们现在发现的信息之前本可以发现。”
Sayeg 未对《芝加哥论坛报》的多次置评请求做出回应，但部门记录显示，他否认在护理患者方面存在不当行为。记录显示，他的律师最近就 Corcoles 死亡调查一事提出了诉讼时效抗辩，而州政府则回应称，其起诉书是在允许的时间框架内提交的。
他在州政府程序中的律师 Michael Goldberg 周五向《芝加哥论坛报》将 Sayeg 描述为一名“优秀的从业者”。
“我们认为，部门因为一些与他作为医生的实际能力无关的小问题而对他进行了不公平的针对，”Goldberg 在一份电子邮件声明中表示，并提及州政府要求提供的与麻醉服务相关的文档。“我不知道原因何在。”
州执业许可程序的进度听证会定于 8 月 17 日举行。在密歇根州，许可官员确认在收到一名女性及其母亲关于她们 2024 年手术的投诉后，也正在对其进行调查。Sayeg 在密歇根州拥有有效的执业执照，但州官员确认，基于对这两名女性指控其手术失败的调查，他们已于 6 月 9 日发出行政投诉。
针对《芝加哥论坛报》的报道，伊利诺伊州监管官员也表示，他们正在对处理 Sayeg 指控的方式进行内部审查，并计划推动州法律的修订，以加快类似案件的纪律处分进程。
这份报纸报道引起了民选公职人员的强烈反应。芝加哥市议员 Silvana Tabares（第 23 区，其选区包含该诊所）上个月给州和市政府官员写了一封信，对《芝加哥论坛报》的调查结果表示“深切关注”。
“这些悲剧——涉及寻求负担得起的美容手术（如腹部整形术、抽脂术和‘妈妈改造’）的母亲和有色人种女性——令人深感不安，”Tabares 写道。“该诊所位于一个服务于我们西南区社区勤奋家庭的住宅商业走廊中。报道中的死亡率远高于全国平均水平，且漫长的行政程序引发了关于门诊手术设施监管是否充分的严重质疑。”
伊利诺伊州州长 JB Pritzker（其政府监管医生）称 Sayeg 为“违规者”，并表示他的政府正在“寻求对持有执照且违反义务的人员采取最严厉的处罚”。
“当然，这是一个悲剧——那些因为信任这名医生而深受其害的人——这是无法用语言形容的，”Pritzker 上个月在一次无关的新闻发布会上说道。“我认为我们大家都意识到，在医疗保健领域，我们依赖于这些医疗专业人员做正确的事，而这个人并没有这样做。”
伊利诺伊州参议员 Mike Porfirio（伯班克民主党人）也承诺探索立法补救措施，“以防止未来再次发生类似的悲剧”。
Lively 在委员会会议上表示，将设置若干个光纤分配区 (FDA)，每个区域可容纳约 400 户家庭。线路将经常与运行在城市下方的其他线路平行。
“公共工程部门知道它们的位置，”Lively 说。“我们想确保没有问题，如果有，我们会予以修正，并尝试模仿之前的通信系统运作方式。所有这些都包含在一个捆绑包中。”
市议员 Keith Turner（第 6 区）对市中心可能实现的最高速互联网连接感到兴奋，但他希望确保市政府无需承担费用。
“你是告诉我我的家里能用上 7G 了吗？我想要，”Turner 在委员会会议上说。“是你们付钱？市政府不用为此买单？”他补充道，希望确认由 Clearwave 而非市政府支付所有费用。
“受害者、他们的家属以及我们的社区，对于所造成的任何损害都应当获得公正的对待，”他在上个月的一份声明中说道。
《芝加哥论坛报》记者 Olivia Olander 对本报道做出了贡献。
公司的责任在于将要使用该服务的客户。
“我们必须建设，并且建设到位，”他说道。“沃基根市（Waukegan）完全没有投入任何资金。”
Lively 表示，一旦 FDA 投入运行，公司将能够为客户提供连接。根据 Clearview 提供给市政府的文件，价格范围从最基础的 Fiber 100 服务每月 $34.99 到 7G 方案的 $195 不等。
文件显示，不需要签订合同，且个人接收的数据量没有限制。安装是免费的，自动涨价不属于方案的一部分，尽管不能保证不会涨价。
不同的速度满足不同的需求。Signporella 周一表示，如果一个家庭有几个孩子同时在网上玩游戏，而父母则在居家办公，那么他们可能会从更快速的服务中受益。而一对只需要 Wi-Fi 连接且通过流媒体观看电视节目的夫妇，可能会发现每月 $50 的 250 Mbps 连接是最合适的。
作者：Rick Pearson 及 Jeremy Gorner 芝加哥论坛报
距离 11 月 3 日的大选仅剩 100 天，围绕民主党众议院议长 Emanuel “Chris” Welch 如何处理针对前州代表 Harry Benton 性骚扰指控的问题，似乎是共和党在他们处于超级少数地位的议会中寻求突破的绝佳议题。
但共和党难以利用该问题的原因多种多样，其中不乏共和党在伊利诺伊州日益趋于边缘化的事实：随着其前郊区权力基地在意识形态、种族和民族上变得更加多样化，其大额捐款人正在消失，且该党在民主党绘制的选区划分（gerrymandered districts）中难以竞争。
此外，在当前政治气候中还有一个主导因素——共和党效忠于一位在该州人口最密集县的居民中几乎没有支持基础的总统。
伊利诺伊大学斯普林菲尔德分校政治学荣休教授 Kent Redfield 表示，如果“这是一个竞争激烈的州，如果不存在压倒性的筹款差距，如果州宪法机构中两党都有现任官员”，情况可能会有所不同。
相反，他表示，“共和党面临着变成一种区域性的、下州保守派 MAGA 组织的危险”，MAGA 是总统唐纳德·特朗普“让美国再次伟大”口号的缩写。
作者：Robert McCoppin 芝加哥论坛报
盲人 Pamela Berman 在走过芝加哥的一条街道时经历了一次惊魂时刻，因为她后知后觉地意识到自己是在斜穿十字路口。这意味着她是在冒着生命危险穿过车流。幸运的是，她平安通过。
“那非常令人不安，”她说道。
现在，她很感激芝加哥市正在为视力障碍人士安装有声交通过路信号灯。“这太棒了，”她说。
一名独立监督员发现，在法院强制执行的为视障人士安装过路信号灯计划的第一年里，该市“取得了良好的开端”——尽管在检查的所有新信号灯中，没有一个完全符合所有技术要求。
芝加哥在 78 个十字路口安装了无障碍行人信号灯（APS），比最初要求的数量多出 8 个。加上之前安装的信号灯，目前共有 165 个十字路口配备了此类信号灯，约占近 2,800 个行人信号灯十字路口的 6%。
去年，为了加快缓慢的安装进度，一名联邦法官命令该市在 10 年内开始安装 1,844 个信号灯，以向盲人和低视力行人提供更安全的过路条件，并符合《美国残疾人法案》。
总体而言，在评估的 756 台 APS 设备中，监督员 Michael Shaw 发现只有 91 台 APS 设备完全符合《统一交通控制设备手册》。
关于位置、功能、维护或无障碍方面的缺陷共记录了 1,789 处。对于一个无法看见且试图在嘈杂繁忙的十字路口寻找并使用信号灯的人来说，安装信号灯的一致性至关重要。
Redfield表示，民主党人可以通过指出特朗普——以及他在民事陪审团判定其在1990年代性虐待并随后诽谤作家E. Jean Carroll后向其支付的$5.6百万美元——将其作为“性与政治问题的典型代表”，从而应对共和党试图从Benton事件中获取政治优势的任何企图。
他说：“民主党处于有利地位，可以躲在特朗普背后，唤起人们对特朗普的恐惧，并将其作为一种‘whataboutism’（比之如何/转移注意力）的手段。”
Redfield表示，在单党制州中，民主党强大的地位“提供了许可和掩护，让他们能够转移视线，因为反对派如此弱小”。他补充说，一些共和党议员可能会担心激怒Welch，从而在未来成为一个资金充足的民主党对手的目标。
Redfield的评论是在州立法伦理委员会（由四名民主党议员和四名共和党议员组成）于周四以 8-0 的投票结果决定公布监察长Michael McCuskey关于Benton的调查报告之后发表的；Benton已于7月3日辞去立法席位。但由于州法律规定Benton有时间对监察长的调查结果做出回应，且委员会出于隐私考虑要删除个人信息，该报告在月底前不太可能公开。
但《芝加哥论坛报》一项为期数月的调查发现，Welch的办公室早在2023. 年就首次得知该议员存在高度可疑的行为。当时，一名年轻的Benton助手提交了一份详尽的骚扰指控清单，其中许多涉及性骚扰，对方是Welch当时的幕僚长。但直到 3 个月后，且该助手因称担心心理健康而辞职，Welch的办公室才与Benton联系。
在与各众议院民主党党团的会议上，Welch称该助手在离职前不希望他的办公室采取任何行动——而该助手表示不记得说过这话。
Welch还主张该助手不希望“追求”对Benton的处置行动，但她表示，那是针对拒绝Welch办公室反复敦促她向立法监察长办公室提交投诉而说的。这名前助手已向Welch办公室明确表示，她不希望Benton在未来对女性采取同样的行为，并认为议长办公室可以在内部处理她的投诉。
这名前助手表示，当时没有任何措施对Benton进行惩戒。Welch随后提供了$1.4百万美元的竞选资金，支持Benton在2024年赢得微弱优势的连任。
《芝加哥论坛报》的调查发现，直到今年，Benton最终才面临惩戒，此前一名女性游说者在今年冬天于芝加哥河北区（River North）的一家酒吧与他接触，当时该议员用手机向她展示他声称曾与之发生关系的女性照片，并对她发表淫秽评论。关于Benton行为的投诉传到了Welch的办公室，随后监察长被要求进行调查。
曾任香槟市联邦法官的McCuskey于周五出现在当地的WDWS广播电台中，在没有透露这份仍处于保密状态的报告细节的情况下，他表示：“如果你读过《芝加哥论坛报》，你了解的情况会比我多，”从而大幅降低了人们对任何震撼性发现的预期。
[[IMG_XXXX]] 盲人Pamela Berman在按下音频处理信号(APS)按钮后，在服务犬Brian的帮助下，于7月 15. 日在芝加哥Ashland Avenue的Berwyn Avenue人行横道穿行。APS发出嘀嘀声，以便视障人士安全过马路。
ANTONIO PEREZ/CHICAGO TRIBUNE PHOTOS
[[IMG_XXXX]] 7月 15 日，位于芝加哥Berwyn Avenue与Ashland Avenue交汇处的APS设备。
Welch 表示，报告将显示他的办公室在处理前 Benton 员工关于性骚扰的报告时采取了“恰当”的行动。但由于监察长发布调查结果的一年诉讼时效在被描述的事件中已经届满，McCuskey 的报告不太可能详细列出她 2023 的投诉，更不用说评判 Welch 行动的恰当性了。
随着民主党州长 JB Pritzker 敦促 Welch 向公众坦白其行为，议长——面临着众议院民主党女性党团的批评（该党团称其处理此案“不足”）——尚未回答《芝加哥论坛报》提出的几个详细问题。
目前没有确认 Welch 本人在前员工投诉后是否与 Benton 进行了交谈。议长尚未解释，在他的办公室意识到 Benton 对前员工的行为时，为何仍资助 Benton 2024 的竞选活动；他也没有解释为什么在三年前没有采取行动将 Benton 从民主党党团成员名单和委员会职位中除名，而他此前曾采取此类措施惩戒其他众议院议员。
芝加哥民主党州代表、立法伦理委员会成员 Kelly Cassidy 周五发布声明称，“针对 Welch 议长的指控令人深感担忧，且至今尚未得到充分解释。”
“我计划全面就 Welch 议长、Benton 代表以及我们破碎的体制的行为发表看法，在 Springfield 成为我们每个人的安全之地之前，我不会停止，”Cassidy 说道，并补充说在报告发布前她将保留进一步评论。
但 Redfield 引用 Welch 在 118 席议席中拥有 78 名民主党人的多数席位，质疑议长之位是否处于危险之中。
“如果你拥有巨大的多数席位，你可以数到 60，即便失去 18 个人，仍然可以获得”选举议长所需的投票数，他说道。
“我应当普遍关注（性骚扰）问题。我应当关注捍卫、保护和加强该机构，”Redfield 在谈到那些需要 Welch 的帮助和资金以寻求连任的民主党立法者的想法时说。“但这是我想死守的阵地吗？我想切断对 Welch 的支持吗？我以后还得进议长的办公室请求关照。我想接触权力——所以你最终会有所保留。”
Jessica Dixon Heitman 被民主党领导层于上周选中，接替 Benton 完成其任期并出现在 11 月的选票上。她周五表示，她欢迎 Welch 为即将到来的选举提供政治支持。在 2023, Heitman 曾短暂地与 Benton 以及在 2023 对其提出指控的前员工共事，Heitman 上周表示，为 Benton 工作“并不太合适”。
“基于我今天的了解，我会接受来自 Welch 议长、民主党以及任何与我一样致力于让伊利诺伊州更实惠的人的竞选支持。”
这些信号灯优先安装在危险的交叉路口、公共交通工具和设施附近，以及根据公众请求安装。许多信号灯集中在市中心及其周边，包括卢普区 (Loop) 和近西区、北河区、斯特雷特维尔和黄金海岸。
信号灯会先提供交叉口信息，然后发出语音提示、震动或蜂鸣信号提示过马路。
残疾人权利倡导者于 2019 代表大芝加哥地区盲人协会提起诉讼，以强制安装这些信号灯，而这类设施在其他一些城市多年来已很普遍。旧金山和西雅图拥有数百个此类信号灯，纽约则拥有数千个。
“芝加哥远远落后于时代，”律师 Rachel Weisberg 说道。“我们很高兴看到取得了进展，但我们担心仍有缺陷。我们将努力确保这些信号灯能为人们提供最优化的运行。”
目标是在 2040 年底前在全市所有交叉路口都安装信号灯。市政府设立了一个网站和一个 311 电话热线，用于接收信号灯安装或维修的请求。
“让勤劳的家庭能够负担得起，”海特曼（Heitman）在的一份声明中表示。“我还没有直接与议长讨论支持该运动的事宜，但与所有运动一样，我们正致力于在第 97 选区的居民中营造势头并寻求支持。”
至于要求进行道德改革以强化立法监察长办公室的作用、允许公开更多调查报告，或改变立法机关处理性骚扰问题的方式，伊利诺伊州改革协会（Reform for Illinois）执行主任艾丽莎·卡普兰（Alisa Kaplan）对此表示怀疑，理由是民主党占据绝对多数。
“当你拥有这样的超级多数，当你拥有这么多安全选区时……就更难让代表们负责，也更难让党领导层承担责任，”卡普兰说道。
“当然，如果（双方）有更健康的平衡，且政党之间有更多真实的、有意义的竞争，那么双方都会面临更大的行动压力……而现在正缺乏这一点，”她说道，并指出与其他州相比，伊利诺伊州的道德法律整体较为薄弱。
“我们知道，当立法者们聚集在一起并真正想要……促成改变时，他们是可以做到的，”她说。“我们需要更多想要做正确的事，并且足够勇敢去采取行动并完成任务的立法者。”
雷德菲尔德（Redfield）表示，他认为韦尔奇（Welch）处理前本顿（Benton）工作人员案件的方式“非常糟糕”。
“这种对待这名女性员工的方式绝不会产生好的结果。这对她不利，对韦尔奇不利，对体制也不利，”雷德菲尔德说。“这只会加深人们认为立法机关腐败或无能的看法。”
“芝加哥远远落后于时代。我们很高兴看到取得了进展，但我们对不足之处感到担忧。我们将努力确保信号灯能为人们提供最优化的运行。”
瑞秋·魏斯伯格 (RACHEL WEISBERG)，律师
100年前伊利诺伊中央铁路的电气化带来了客流量的激增
作者：Doug Ross 为 POST-TRIBUNE 撰稿
本周末的普尔曼铁路日 (Pullman Railroad Days) 活动旨在庆祝一个世纪前的一项决定，该决定为南岸线 (South Shore Line) 带来了客流量的激增。
该铁路公司正在参加在芝加哥普尔曼国家历史公园举行的一项活动，该活动纪念上周二伊利诺伊中央铁路 (Illinois Central) 列车电气化 100 周年。
伊利诺伊中央铁路的电气化有一个显而易见的原因。“那就是烟雾。”
南岸线的乘客已经习惯了由日本车辆制造公司 (Nippon Sharyo) 制造的带有橙色条纹的亮银色列车，这些列车是在 1977 年成立北印第安那通勤交通区 (Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District) 以挽救该通勤铁路线后制造的。
资深乘客还会记得在那之前在铁轨上颠簸的橙色车厢。那些车厢正是伊利诺伊中央铁路电气化的直接结果。
海岸线城际历史学会 (Shore Line Interurban Historical Society) 的主席兼执行主编诺曼·卡尔逊 (Norman Carlson) 是南岸线的非官方历史学家。他说，在普尔曼活动的现场，“我将无处不在”。
在伊利诺伊中央铁路的车厢被电气化为运行于 1,500 伏直流电之前，南岸线运行在 660 伏交流电上。电能不仅在物理上，而且在多方面成为了这些列车的驱动力。
卡尔逊在 1978 年采访了小萨缪尔·因萨尔 (Samuel Insull Jr.)，以了解因萨尔的父亲给铁路以及西北印第安那州留下的印记。
铁路是大萨缪尔·因萨尔 (Samuel Insull Sr.) 创造电力需求计划的一部分，而电力由因萨尔提供。在芝加哥快速transit公司 (Chicago Rapid Transit Co.) 无法支付电费后，因萨尔的联邦爱迪逊公司 (Commonwealth Edison) 收购了该公司。
南岸线的对应线——北岸线 (North Shore Line)，成立于 1916 年，当时因萨尔收购了芝加哥-密尔沃基电力铁路 (Chicago and Milwaukee Electric Railway)。现在它是 CTA 黄线，也被称为斯科基快线 (Skokie Swift)。
南岸线非常获利，因为它让因萨尔能够接触到将在密歇根市 (Michigan City) 建造的一座燃煤发电厂。
通过建造发电厂并运营铁路，因萨尔可以从运往其发电厂的煤炭中分一杯羹。在伊利诺伊州南部开采的煤炭被装上火车，然后转移到驳船，再转回火车运往芝加哥地区。每次装载或卸载，铁路公司都能赚钱。
“如果他们控制了铁路，他们能赚更多的钱。所以现在南岸铁路在他们看来更具吸引力了，”卡尔逊说。
用因萨尔的话来说，“锦上添花”之举就是将南岸线延伸到市中心。
南岸线的列车在 111 街的普尔曼站终结，乘客必须乘坐伊利诺伊中央铁路的蒸汽机车前往市中心。
“他们一直想……”
作者：Marni Pyke 每日先驱报 (DAILY HERALD)
记录显示，数十个 Metra 和 CTA 车站对于残疾乘客来说是无法进入的。
“这是一个真正的挑战，”美国参议员塔米·达克沃思 (Tammy Duckworth) 解释道。她是一名退伍军人，在伊拉克战争中失去双腿后使用轮椅。
“电梯经常不运行。如果你有视觉障碍，很难使用售票机，也很难找到路。如果你有听觉障碍，你就听不到车站的播报，”达克沃思上周表示。
这位来自霍夫曼庄园 (Hoffman Estates) 的民主党人与共和党同事——宾夕法尼亚州参议员戴夫·麦考密克 (Dave McCormick) 共同提出了更新“所有车站无障碍计划” (All Stations Accessibility Program) 的立法。
[[IMG_XXXX]] 伊利诺伊州铁路博物馆馆长 Zachary Ehlers（左）向来自伊利诺伊州卡卢梅特城 (Calumet City)、铁路信号工兄弟会 (Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen) 的伊利诺伊州立法代表 Cesar Guajardo 介绍由普尔曼公司于 1926 年制造的伊利诺伊中央铁路 1380 号车厢。Ehlers 表示：“这是 1926 年电气化以来唯一一套完整的组合。”博物馆计划在 9 月运行这些车厢。这些车厢在当年 3 月退役后，于 1972 年夏天以 $3,000 的价格购入。DOUG ROSS/PHOTOS FOR THE POST-TRIBUNE
伊利诺伊中央铁路 1926 年的车厢电气化促成了新车队的产生，并为南岸线 (South Shore Line) 提供了前往芝加哥市中心的直达路线。
“直接进入市中心，”卡尔逊 (Carlson) 说道。
伊利诺伊中央铁路位于湖滨，当地居民不喜欢通勤火车以及货运火车排放的所有烟雾，因此在 1909 年，芝加哥市议会通过了一项条例，要求所有铁路将其火车电气化。显然，这需要时间。“你应该在 1930 年前完成所有客运服务的电气化。”
伊利诺伊中央铁路达到了该期限。
随着大萧条的到来，货运铁路无法在期限内完工。然而，他们主张自己遵守了条例，将他们的机车称为“柴电式”。柴油驱动发电机，发电机为牵引电机提供电力。卡尔逊说，正是这些电机驱动了火车。
而让这一切变得复杂的是，伊利诺伊中央铁路在另一方面改变了芝加哥的方式。
《两党基础设施法》为需要改进（如安装电梯和坡道以适应残疾乘客）的老旧火车站提供了 17.5 亿美元 ($1.75 billion) 的拨款。由达克沃思主导的 ASAP 计划将于 9 月 30 日到期。
达克沃思表示，该计划“已经帮助（尤其是）城市、大城市对我们国家的公共交通系统进行长期以来逾期的无障碍升级”。
CTA 和 Metra 已获得约 1.85 亿美元 ($185 million) 的拨款。“我们拥有一些最古老的公共交通车站，它们都需要实现完全无障碍，”达克沃思指出。“这不仅是为了轮椅使用者，也是为了视觉障碍者、认知障碍者以及听觉障碍者。”
“从 1856 年到 1926 年，与伊利诺伊中央铁路之间存在着一种充满争议的关系，”卡尔逊说。从 51 街向北，轨道以东的所有土地都是由铁路公司在 70 年间填海造地而成的。
乘火车前往千禧车站 (Millennium Station)？卡尔逊说：“在 1856 年，那里还是密歇根湖。”巴金汉喷泉 (Buckingham Fountain)、士兵之场 (Soldier Field)、博物馆园区 (Museum Campus) 和其他区域也是如此。虽然 1926 年 7 月 21 日是电气化伊利诺伊中央铁路车厢的首次服务，但 1926 年 8 月 29 日才是南岸线首次直达市中心。
“那是乘客人数真正增加的时候，”南岸线首席体验与参与官 Nicole Barker 说道。
“这是一件大事。”这使得南岸线的乘客在整个前往市中心的旅程中都可以坐在座位上。乘客人数激增。
“我的感觉是他不得不花费大约 300 万美元 ($3 million) 来对我们的系统进行大修，”使铁路车辆处于良好的维修状态以便在……上运行。
Metra 首席执行官兼执行董事 Jim Derwinski 在 2019 年 10 月 4 日于埃尔金市的国家街道站 (National Street Station) 迎接美国参议员 Tammy Duckworth 下车。BRIAN HILL/DAILY HERALD
地面交通立法。
“铁路如何帮助该地区发展，这是一个迷人的故事。”
“铁路如何帮助该地区发展，这是一个迷人的故事，”Harris 说道。
拥有部分铁路车厢的 ROBERT HARRIS
Barker 提到，这是伊利诺伊中央铁路的 1,500 伏系统。
她说，1926 年的车厢“很精致；非常豪华”。“它们维持了大约 55 年，直到 20 世纪 80 年代中期退役。”
1927 年，南岸线 (South Shore Line) 开始提供休息车和餐车服务。“你可以在餐车上享用一顿完整的正餐，”Carlson 说道，或者在休息车里随便吃个三明治。
“餐车和休息车服务成为了大萧条的牺牲品，”Carlson 说道。
大萧条期间乘客人数下降了，“但这与我们在 COVID 期间经历的下降程度截然不同，”他说道。
由于铁路在努力吸引乘客， “票价波动剧烈”。与 COVID-19 疫情不同，在大萧条期间，居家办公并不是一个选项。互联网和家用电脑在当时仍被归类为科幻小说。
“他们刚走出萧条期就直接进入了战争，把所有设备都跑到了极限，”Carlson 说道。“这对设备来说非常艰苦。”
除了普通乘客，火车还运送军队。
餐车和休息车经历了“手术”。“他们最终将车厢切成两半，并在中间增加了 17 英尺，”以增加更多座位，Carlson 说道。
Robert Harris 拥有其中一些铁路车厢。他对这些车厢的兴趣可以追溯到他为三家 PBS 电视台（芝加哥的 WTTW、圣约翰的 WNWI 和埃尔克哈特的 WNIT）拍摄电影时期。那是在 Geoffrey Baer 开始拍摄探索芝加哥地区（包括铁路运输）的系列视频之前。
Nielsen 评级显示有 4 百万人观看了 Harris 的视频，该视频使用 16 毫米胶片拍摄。他的父亲有一个在 Zenith 工作的朋友，将其转换为 Betamax（一种在标准之争中败给 VHS 的索尼格式）。Harris 后来将其中一部转换为 DVD。
他说，Insull 捐赠了印第安纳沙丘州立公园 (Indiana Dunes State Park) 的土地。在印第安纳 49 号公路的美国 12 号公路以北，“你实际上正处于铁路预期的路权范围内。他们原本打算开火车去海滩。”
Harris 提到，开发了贝弗利海岸 (Beverly Shores) 并将 1933 年进步世纪 (Century of Progress) 住宅引入其新镇的 Frederick Bartlett，曾与 Insull 在北岸（包括现在的斯科基市 Skokie）合作。
Duckworth 表示，今年将分发更多。
在 Metra 的 244 个车站中，35 个无法无障碍通行，7 个部分可无障碍通行。
官员表示，该机构正使用超过 $66 百万的 ASAP 资金，用于对 95 街/芝加哥州立大学站和 59/60 街/芝加哥大学站这两个 Metra 电气站进行升级。
芝加哥交通局 (CTA) 报告称，其 146 个铁路车站中有 109 个可无障碍通行。
根据 CTA 的说法，升级工作可能非常昂贵且复杂，因为车站的年代和布局可能需要安装多个电梯，某些站点被相邻建筑包围，而且一些旧站台对于移动设备来说太窄或太短。
这部电影激励了 Harris 在那些橙色旧车厢退役后购买了一些。
买了多少？“我在某个时候数不清了，”他说道。“我们保留了一些用于存档。我们保留了一些作为零件，”包括在密歇根市 (Michigan City) 的几个仓库中。
其中一辆在田纳西州的默弗里斯伯勒 (Murfreesboro)，那里几乎已经修复完成。
“我想修复我们从加拿大弄来的那辆休息观景车，”Harris 说道。
最终，他希望能让其中一些重新投入运行。
这些车辆在 1977 年 NICTD 接管南岸线 (South Shore Line) 的运营时被替换掉了。
其中一辆建于 1980 年代的“新”车将于周六和周日在普尔曼国家历史公园 (Pullman National Historical Park) 展出。这辆 1982 年的车辆已恢复到其原始面貌，包括重新安装了一块金属面板。
“我们非常自豪能在今年的活动中向大家展示 3 号车及其原始的 1982 年传统涂装，”Barker 表示。“将这段充满活力的流动历史带回历史悠久的普尔曼社区——这里是芝加哥许多铁路遗产的诞生地——是以庆祝我们的过去并迈向未来的完美方式。”
“我们的一些车辆正处于寿命终结阶段，也就是那些 1982 年由日本车辆制造公司 (Nippon Sharyo) 制造的车辆，”Barker 说道。“这能为它们增加大约 10 年的寿命。”
“寿命终结重建计划确保了我们 1982 年制造的电动多单元 (Electric Multi-Unit) 车辆对乘客而言依然安全可靠，”性能改进总监 Gary Babcoke 表示。
节日结束后，该铁路车辆将重新投入商业运营。
“我们确实在研究新车的选择方案，”她说道。
日本车辆制造公司不再生产该类型的车辆；目前该公司生产新干线列车及其他更现代的车型。
南岸线最终将如何演变尚未确定。技术正在快速变化。Metra 已经订购了一辆电池动力机车的原型车。“我们非常渴望研究它，”Barker 说道。
与此同时，该铁路公司正在对其系统进行现代化改造，不仅将服务延伸至 Munster/Dyer 边界，还在密歇根市 (Michigan City) 和南本德 (South Bend) 之间增加变电站，以提高在系统中距离较远地段的可靠性和冗余度。
它还在千禧车站 (Millennium Station) 建设第四条轨道，并采用双向信号系统，以降低因等待 Metra 列车让路而造成延误的可能性。
周一，北印第安纳通勤运输区 (Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District) 董事会预计将讨论其新的 20 年战略规划。
西北印第安纳区域发展局 (Northwest Indiana Regional Development Agency) 去年通过的 20 年规划设想将南岸线的服务延伸至盖里 (Gary)、梅里尔维尔 (Merrillville)、洛厄尔 (Lowell) 以及可能的瓦尔帕莱索 (Valparaiso)。
Doug Ross 是《邮报-论坛报》(Post-Tribune) 的自由撰稿记者。
需要协助，而这可能意味着漫长的等待。
最终的结果是，乘客“无法依靠该系统独立出行，以便前往工作地或学校，”她解释道。
该法案的众议院版本由来自芝加哥的美国众议员 Jesús “Chuy” García 和来自宾夕法尼亚州的美国众议员 Brian Fitzpatrick 共同发起。该法案将授权从 2027 年起，每年为 ASAP 提供 $350 million 的资金。
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巴塔维亚正在考虑对其法规进行修改，以限制该市视频赌博场所的数量。
该市的法规已经有一些关于视频赌博的规定，但市议会目前讨论的修订方案可能会进一步限制，包括可能对该市允许经营视频赌博的场所数量设定上限。
周一的全体委员会会议议程中包含的一份城市备忘录称，在市规划委员会请求考虑相关法规以避免“市中心博彩业过度扩张”后，巴塔维亚市议会全体委员会于 5 月讨论了这一议题。委员会在 5 月要求工作人员研究有关视频赌博的城市法规修订方案，并将其提交讨论。
根据市府资料，目前社区内共有 13 个视频赌博许可证——其中 8 个位于市中心区域，另有一项申请正在审理中。提供视频赌博的场所包括餐厅、酒吧、兄弟会组织以及其他少数场所。
一项拟议的条例草案可能会将该市发放的许可证数量限制在最多 14 个。
[[IMG_XXXX]] 芝加哥的帕德雷夫斯基小学是 2013 年关闭的 49 所学校之一。ANTONIO PEREZ/CHICAGO TRIBUNE PHOTOS
作者：Darcel Rockett 芝加哥论坛报 (CHICAGO TRIBUNE)
2013 年，49 所公立学校的关闭被时任芝加哥教师工会主席 Karen Lewis 称为一项“焦土政策”，而非教育计划。
当芝加哥教育委员会批准这些影响到该市南区和西区社区的关闭决定时，人们流下了眼泪，发生了争执，并举行了抗议，因为关闭这些至关重要的社区支柱所带来的后果是众所周知的。
芝加哥教育委员会在 12 月批准了三家买家，由非营利组织 Peace for Preston 将 John G. Shedd 小学校重新开发为社区中心。位于西恩格尔伍德 (West Englewood) 的 Arne Wendell Bontemps 小学校和
现在，一项来自芝加哥大学和约翰斯·霍普金斯大学布隆伯格公共卫生学院的研究揭示了一个令人不安的影响：学校的关闭导致枪支暴力增加。
该研究使用了覆盖 2010 到 2019 年的芝加哥警察局数据，以了解 2013 年之前的枪支暴力趋势。研究显示，与类似社区相比，在自关闭以来一直处于空置状态的学校附近的社区中，枪击事件增加了近 10%。
研究称，这些社区的武器违规行为以及与枪支相关的袭击和殴打事件也有所增加。研究还指出，通过重新利用关闭的学校，枪支暴力“似乎得到了部分缓解”。
范围广泛，并将市中心混合用途区的许可证数量限制在 9 个，以考虑到待处理的申请。
拟议的限制还可能对某些事项设定限制，例如博彩场所与教堂和学校等场所之间所需的距离。
关于拟议条例的市级备忘录指出，该条例草案还包含类似酒精法典的语言，要求在授予视频博彩许可证时，该物业不得有未解决的建筑或分区违规行为，且不得欠市政府款项。草案文本还包括允许市长（兼任酒精专员）在出现重复的未成年人博彩或未成年人饮酒（或两者兼有）违规行为时撤销许可证的条款。
这些规定以及关于拟议条例的其他相关问题，在周一巴塔维亚 (Batavia) 市议会全体委员会会议的一次长时间讨论中得到了探讨。
在讨论开始时，议员 Abby Beck 表示她支持限制可开展视频博彩的场所数量，她首先询问议会关于设定场所数量上限的可能性。截至周一的讨论，这一提议似乎获得了微弱的多数支持。
[[IMG_XXXX]] 周五，芝加哥市内的 Bontemps 小学校处于关闭和废弃状态，它是 2013 年关闭的 49 所学校之一。
芝加哥大学的一份声明称，研究人员表示，分析表明关闭学校的决定如何影响学生及其社区，其影响远超教育机会的获取。
“它们是公共空间，通过在课后举办活动并提供聚集场所来构建社区，”该研究的第一作者、芝加哥大学普利兹克医学院 (University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine) 的医学专业学生 Thomas Statchen 表示。“当这些空间消失时，它会影响社区的运作方式，正如我们在本研究中看到的，这可能会导致枪支暴力率上升。”
对于那些从事暴力预防领域工作的人来说，这并非新鲜事。
议员 Tony Malay 和 Bob White 都表示，设定整体上限是一种有益的执行手段，因为这在决定是否批准视频博彩许可证时赋予了市政府更大的裁量权，并且可以在日后进行上调或下调。
市议员 Dustin Pieper 同样表示，设立上限将是执行市议会目标的“合理”方式；而市议员 Jim Fahrenbach 则指出，该市已经有了视频赌博，设立上限并不会让其完全消失。
同样支持设立上限的市议员 Kevin Malone 将此事定性为一种土地利用问题，他表示，如果一家企业声称没有博彩机就无法生存，这意味着该市本质上是在资助一家在其他情况下可能无法维持经营的企业。
市议员 Alice Lohman 表示，她从居民那里得知，人们确实希望有限制，不希望在市区内看到更多的赌博活动。
但市议会的其他成员持有异议。
例如，市议员 Tim Lanci 表示，他支持研究机器的放置位置、其招牌以及某个区域内可能放置的数量。但他说，一个“全面的限制”是一个“敏感话题”。
市议员 Christopher Solfa 称该提议为“微观管理”，并表示他没有看到（博彩机）泛滥的情况。
“Taqi” Thomas 是 Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN) 的社区参与、安全与街道干预副主任。这位来自 Englewood 的原住民及暴力预防工作者自 2020 年起在该非营利机构就职。
在担任此职期间，Thomas 负责与下一代进行社区外展工作。他的三人团队随时待命，应对枪击事件及其后果，包括陪同被告出庭，以及在前囚犯获释后帮助他们寻找工作。
虽然该市和芝加哥公立学校已尝试出售关闭的学校建筑以进行重新利用，但许多建筑仍然空置。
根据市议员 Alan Wolff 和 Robin Barraza 的观点，该市视频赌博的限制应由市场决定。
市议员 Jennifer Baerren 则询问该条例试图解决什么问题，并指出人们担心市中心区域的人流量不足。
“我们一直在讨论这件事，”Baerren 说，“我认为为了让我们的市中心充满活力，我们还需要关注其他事情。”
在周一的会议上，关于博彩场所与教堂、学校等场所之间需要保持多少距离的限制问题也引发了广泛讨论。
Beck 解释说，州法律已经限制了视频赌博与学校和教堂的距离，但该市可以将托儿所、公园和图书馆等场所加入该名单。她还指出，该市针对视频赌博与某些土地利用类型之间距离制定自己的规定，本质上是从州政府手中接过部分控制权，并就该问题建立明确的规则。
因此，Beck 询问议员们是否支持 100 英尺的距离要求，以及视频赌博机必须与之保持一定距离的土地利用类型。
位于 North Lawndale 的 Matthew A. Henson 小学将被拆除，以建设经济适用房。
重新开发一直是进展的障碍，而在过渡期间，这些物业的维护成本持续增加。今年 1 月，学校董事会出售了位于 Austin 的 Louis Daniel Armstrong 小学和位于 Little Village 的 Ignace Paderewski 小学，净获 $155,500。Armstrong 小学计划建设为体育训练中心，Paderewski 小学则用于建设经济适用房。
Thomas 表示，在他就职于 IMAN 期间，有些学生为了避免在不熟悉的区域上学而面临危险，选择了辍学。他说，关闭学校的决定迫使学生前往社区以外的学校就读，从而使生命处于风险之中。
她还提出了允许现有场所继续在原址经营的问题，即使它们最终违反了该市制定的新要求。
在讨论过程中，有人谈到了对现有机构实行永久性祖父条款（grandfathering），或者潜在地允许现有物业进行一次买卖且不受新规则限制，在此之后则不再允许视频赌博。
多位议会议员表示支持某种形式的后退距离（setback）要求，但在如何对现有机构实施潜在的祖父条款方面存在一些分歧。
虽然包括 Baerren 和 Solfa 在内的少数几位议会议员表示他们不想看到进一步的监管。White 则表示，如果对许可证的总数设有上限，他认为没有必要设立隔离要求，因为市政府在批准许可证时拥有裁量权。
与此同时，Lanci 询问如果市政府仅设立上限，将会有什么样的标准，并询问如果赌博许可证的申请依然提交给市政府，那么上限将如何改变市政府的规则。
针对最后一个问题，社区与经济发展总监 Scott Buening 在会议上解释说，目前的现状是视频赌博用途被视为“有条件使用”（conditional use），因此市政府在批准或不批准有条件使用时必须有具体的认定结果。而有了上限后，批准与否基本上由市政府自行决定。
Beck 对这些监管措施总体表示支持，她认为市政府需要关注的是全市商业的整体健康状况，而非单一的个体企业。她主张，如果一家餐厅需要依靠赌博机才能维持营业，这就是“市场在向该餐厅传递信号”，并指出有相关资源可以帮助陷入困境的企业。
而 Malone 表示，拟议的条例是在那些反对赌博的人与那些不想限制赌博的人之间“寻求平衡”（threading the needle），并建议设立上限是一种良好的监管方式。
议会议员们还讨论了对违反市政府视频赌博条款行为可能采取的处罚措施，这同样是拟议的城市法典修订内容的一部分。
为了回应议会议员们的讨论，Beck 建议将监管内容分为两个项目。议会最终同意在随后分别审议两项独立的条例，一项关于上限，另一项关于距离学校和教堂 100 英尺的后退距离要求以及对现有机构的祖父条款。
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伊利诺伊大学芝加哥分校 (UIC) 教授 Serap Erdal 领导着“开放空气芝加哥”(Open Air Chicago) 项目，她表示，该项目是全球第二大同类空气监测网络，仅次于伦敦。
但即便如此，这些传感器也只能测量分布在全市的静态点。根据最近的研究，未来卫星可以填补该市以及全国许多没有覆盖区域的空气监测空白。
然而，一些倡导者表示，更好的空气质量追踪仍然不足以解决污染的根源。
“我们的目标不是为了知道我们呼吸的空气有多糟糕，”位于西南区的社区组织——环境正义邻里协会 (Neighbors for Environmental Justice) 的董事会主席 Anthony Moser 说道，“目标是呼吸洁净的空气。”
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空气传感器
Saxon，39 岁，是该环境倡导组织的社区科学组织者。该组织特别关注位于麦金利公园 (McKinley Park) 的 MAT 沥青厂。自 2018 年开业以来，该工厂就因靠近学校、主要公共公园和住宅而面临批评。
Saxon 表示，她在麦金利公园以及其他空气污染水平较高的社区安装了由 PurpleAir 制造的传感器。根据 PurpleAir 的网站，这些传感器的单价为 $289。Saxon 说，她最近安装的监测器是用 UIC 的资助金购买的。
这些传感器的数据在网上公开（map.purpleair.com）。传感器测量几项指标，包括被称为 PM2.5 (细颗粒物) 的细颗粒物。
PM2.5 可由工厂、发电厂、柴油和汽油车、住宅壁炉以及野火排放。这些细颗粒物会损害人体健康，有时甚至会导致死亡。
Saxon 在 7 月 15 日新安装的传感器最初显示的 PM2.5 读数为 58 —— 两分钟后跳到了 71。
这两个数字都在 PurpleAir 列出的可接受范围内，但该网站详细说明了全天接触可能带来的潜在风险，尤其是对于对空气污染异常敏感的人群。
随着 7 月 16 日库克县因野火烟雾而出现创纪录的 PM2.5 水平，该传感器读数为 595。AirNow（一个汇总全国县级、州级和联邦空气质量机构数据的网站）报告称，当晚芝加哥的 PM2.5 水平处于类似范围。
任何高于 300 的数值都被认为是“紧急情况健康警告”。这种情况对每个人都是危险的。
9 月，芝加哥市和伊利诺伊大学芝加哥分校完成了“开放空气芝加哥”传感器的安装。太阳能传感器被安置在全市的灯柱上。
根据芝加哥环境正义指数确定的污染负担较重的工业社区获得了更多的传感器。包括环境正义邻里协会在内的 13 个组织协助决定了传感器的安装位置。根据伊利诺伊大学芝加哥分校的网站，许多传感器被安置在托儿所、学校和医院附近。
Erdal 表示，“开放空气芝加哥”的研究结果尚未准备好公开。
市首席可持续发展官 Angela Tovar 表示，市里的传感器不用于执行空气质量法规，而是向居民提供关于其社区空气的实时信息。
“在我们讨论空气质量时，这是一个重要的工具。我们希望人们了解自己社区的数据，”Tovar 说道，“就在上周野火期间，我们甚至将其作为一项资源，确保人们知道有一个工具可以非常详细地显示他们社区的空气质量情况。”
“在我们讨论空气质量时，这是一个重要的工具。我们希望人们了解自己社区的数据。就在上周野火期间，我们甚至将其作为一项资源，确保人们知道有一个工具可以非常详细地显示他们社区的空气质量情况。”
周四在芝加哥，一辆沥青运输车经过一名沿麦金利公园南端跑步的慢跑者，此处位于西珀辛路 (West Pershing Road) 2000 号街区，就在 MAT Asphalt 公司对面。 JOHN J. KIM/芝加哥论坛报
在上面的两张照片中，环境正义邻里协会的社区科学组织者 Sonia Monet Saxon 于 7 月 15 日在麦金利公园社区的一户人家中安装空气质量监测仪。 E. JASON WAMBSGANS/芝加哥论坛报 照片
“我们需要关注的空气污染情况，”她说。“这可能有助于为未来我们在全市范围内如何采取执法措施提供策略信息。”
想要检查所在社区空气质量的居民可以访问 Open Air Chicago 地图 (map.clarity.io/open-air-chicago)，点击距离其位置最近的传感器以查看污染物读数。
Erdal 表示，Open Air Chicago 的网站将在未来几周内推出，届时将提供传感器数据和教育资源。
“该网站不仅将作为一个数据传播平台，最重要的是，它还将作为一个社区教育平台，”Erdal 说道。“我们正努力让这些数据真正变得有用且能被公众理解。”
在法律限制范围内
尽管 Open Air Chicago 已经投入运行，但环境正义邻里协会的成员仍然安装他们自己的空气传感器。这有几个原因。Moser 表示，虽然该市的空气传感器是一项“成就”，但它们之间可能相隔一英里或更多，导致覆盖范围存在空白。
数据公开可用。此外，向人们展示他们自己街道或家门前的数据，可以让空气污染看起来更具体，Moser 说道。
“我发现（传感器）是一种非常有效的方式，能让人们将空气污染视为一个真实存在的东西而参与其中，”他说。“它很容易变得像某种‘隐形’的东西。”
Moser 表示，芝加哥的沥青厂与空气污染之间的关系已有详细记录，而仅仅知道数值的作用有限。
Moser 说道，分区和规划法也使得开发商更容易在某些社区进行建设，尤其是在许多居民为低收入者和有色人种的社区。
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抱怨 MAT Asphalt 散发出的异味。
“我会说：‘你站在哪里，哪个路口？我不需要知道你的住址，但我希望在你能闻到这个味道的区域与你见面’，”他说。“但还没有一个人真正答应过我。”
Haughey 指出，测试显示 MAT Asphalt 的排放量完全在法律限制范围内。根据 2022 年 MAT Asphalt 的一份新闻发布稿，位于帕拉廷 (Palatine) 的测试与咨询公司 CleanAir Engineering 发现，该厂的颗粒物排放量低于许可水平的 1%。
它们是什么样的，这意味着没有人会告诉对方他们没有闻到任何味道，”Haughey 说道。“如果有人在闻到的气味上不诚实，这很难证明。”
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许多空气污染并非来自工厂，而是来自市区和郊区的工业走廊，那里有大型卡车运输材料进出。由于仓库开发预计会导致家附近的柴油排放量显著增加，小村庄 (Little Village) 和南郊埃尔伍德 (Elwood) 的居民成为了组织起来反抗的人群。
一项要求设定排放目标并在仓库与附近社区之间设立缓冲区的州议会法案在议会春季会议中未能获得通过。
小村庄社区委员会主席 Baltazar Enriquez 表示，该团体组织了一个专注于改善社区空气质量的委员会。
“我们是在为我们的孩子争取一个玩耍的地方，让他们在未来的日子里不会被诊断出患有哮喘或肺部问题，”他说。
空气监测同样是他关注的重点。恩里克兹（Enriquez）表示，社区已经安装了 PurpleAir 传感器。但这些传感器的监测能力有限，且他提到由于天气原因或校准不当，部分传感器未能正常运行。
“我们想要一个更高效的空气监测仪，能够检测到所有物质，”恩里克兹说道。
传感器与监测仪之比
根据芝加哥市政府网站，芝加哥设有 6 个联邦空气监测站。这些站点配备的“监管监测仪”比社区组织和 Open Air Chicago 所使用的传感器更为先进。
“你知道，操作并解读这些仪器需要一名训练有素的专业人员，比如化学家，但它们的测量结果既准确又精密，”密歇根湖空气主管联盟（Lake Michigan Air Directors Consortium）执行主任扎克·阿德尔曼（Zac Adelman）表示。
根据芝加哥市政府网站，监管监测仪用于“评估是否符合”联邦空气质量标准。阿德尔曼表示，由于成本极其昂贵，监管监测仪的数量并不多。
这使得价格更低廉的传感器成为许多人的理想选择。阿德尔曼甚至在自家里安装了一个 PurpleAir 传感器。然而，他指出使用传感器追踪空气质量存在局限性。
阿德尔曼表示，传感器准确测量空气污染的能力较低，且更容易受到温度或湿度变化等环境条件的影响。出现在公共地图上的传感器可能被放置在任何地方。
该男子说道：“那可能是在某个人的厨房里，或者在他们的烤炉顶上。”
卫星追踪
另一个问题是，监管性空气监测仪的数量根本不足以覆盖整个国家。
“美国有 3,000 多个县，但其中只有不到 1,000 个县针对其中一种污染物设有任何形式的监测，”美国肺脏协会（American Lung Association）环境健康主任凯文·斯图尔特（Kevin Stewart）表示。
根据威斯康星大学麦迪逊分校教授特雷西·霍洛威（Tracey Holloway）提供的数据，芝加哥周边县中一个未监测的区域是莱克县（Lake County）。霍洛威在电子邮件中写道，莱克县属于美国约 80% 没有细颗粒物监管监测仪的县。根据美国肺脏协会网站，伊利诺伊州仅报告了其 102 个县中 23 个县的空气质量数据。
斯图尔特和霍洛威共同撰写的研究表明，卫星可能是填补这一空白的一种可能手段。卫星从高空收集天空数据，随后通过处理来计算 PM2.5 (细颗粒物) 的浓度。
“卫星数据的一个强大特点是它们可以观察到监测站之间的区域；它们可以看到没有监测站的地方；它们可以观察水域，”霍洛威说道。
不过，卫星数据并非万能药。霍洛威表示，从高空观察空气污染的这个过程“比听起来要困难”。她将其比作向下俯视池塘里的鱼：数鱼很容易，但要确定鱼在水中的深度则困难得多。她说，从太空观察污染的情况与之类似。
阿德尔曼表示，卫星监测非常有用，因为它能够分析一个连续的区域，而不仅仅是空间中的一个点。但根据天气和地球表面的地貌，也可能会出现复杂情况。
“你看不到夜晚发生的事情，”阿德尔曼说，“由于表面的真实反射率，他们在水域上方的图像获取方面存在问题。”
卫星数据最终可能会成为芝加哥及美国空气监测复杂生态系统的一部分——这个系统涵盖了从政府运营的监测站到安装在前廊上的小 gadgets 的所有环节。
随着索克森（Saxon）安装的传感器在 7 月 16 日的读数不断攀升，空气污染成为了全市居民关注的话题。但对于一些住在麦金利公园的居民来说，每当某种恶臭弥漫在空气中时，他们就会想到这个问题。
“我一直在尝试寻找新的方式来探讨这个问题，因为其中很多问题一直没有改变，”莫泽（Moser）说道。“很多问题都是我们一直以来面临的相同问题，真正需要改变的是市政府要认真对待这件事。”
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芝加哥大主教区在周一由 Blase Cupich 基数主教签署的信函中表示，由于正对即将到来的诉讼中涉及的过去虐待未成年人的指控进行调查，肯尼斯·弗莱克 (Kenneth Fleck) 牧师和托马斯·孔德 (Thomas Conde) 牧师已被要求停止牧职。
大主教区表示，弗莱克和孔德均强烈否认曾虐待过任何人，但出于“极度谨慎并符合我们的儿童保护政策”，在大主教区调查指控期间，两人均被要求远离所有牧职并离开任何教区居住。
“我们请求通过对指控者进行访谈来了解指控的确切性质，但遭到了拒绝；然而，基于透明度原则，我们现告知将有法律案件在法院提起，”大主教区在两起案件中均如此表示。
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弗莱克在芝加哥及南部郊区（包括 Tinley Park 的圣乔治天主教堂）服务了 5 个十年。
根据大主教区说法，指控的虐待行为发生在 30 多年前，地点位于芝加哥南区的和平圣母教区 (Our Lady of Peace Parish)，弗莱克在 1984 年至 1996 年期间担任该教区牧师。
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警方表示，两名据称因被一家位于比奇公园（Beach Park）的酒吧驱逐而心怀愤怒的男子，以及第三名人员，因近期一起烧毁该酒馆的纵火案而被起诉。Fernando A. Mejia，18岁，以及 Fulgencio Benites-Gaspar，36岁，两人均来自北芝加哥（North Chicago）Broadway 900街区；Estivent J. Mena-Ferrera，21岁，来自沃基根（Waukeegan）Caryn Lane 3000街区，三人均与 The Social Club 的火灾有关而被起诉。
当局表示，警方和消防员于 7月 17日 约 5:55 a.m. 接到报案前往位于 Sheridan Road 37895 的酒吧，火灾给建筑结构造成了“灾难性”的破坏。调查人员在早期便认定该起火灾为蓄意纵火。
警方表示，在调查过程中，他们确认了一辆在起火时间前后出现在该区域的可疑车辆。周四，他们在北芝加哥 Broadway 900街区找到了该车辆，并审讯了 Mejia 和 Benites-Gaspar。侦探判定，两人因数周前被酒吧安保人员驱逐而心怀愤怒，并一直策划纵火烧毁该建筑。
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（注：此处接续关于神父的报道） ……与 St. Bride, Our Lady Gate of Heaven 和 St. Philip Neri 合并，并整合为 St. Josephine Bakhita 教区。St. Josephine Bakhita 的现任主任神父 Thomas Belanger 拒绝发表评论，称 Fleck 在该教区的时间早于他到任。
Fleck 神父未能就此事发表评论。他从 2003年 至 2020年 在 St. George 担任主任神父。他在 2020年 从该职位退休，但一直积极参与圣职活动。
今年 6 月，St. George 为 Fleck 庆祝进入司铎行列 50周年 纪念，当时他主持了一场特别弥撒，估计有 700 人参加。
大主教区发出的信函版本被 St. George 以及位于橡树林（Oak Lawn）的 St. Catherine of Alexandria 教区在社交媒体上分享，Fleck 在 2022年 曾在那里担任行政主管。
接替 Fleck 在 St. George 职位的 Paul Seaman 神父在教会的社交媒体上发表了一份声明，暗示该诉讼可能是由于对冲基金向原告提供资金以针对天主教神父而导致的结果。
“这是当今每位神父生活在下的阴影，不幸的是，我们的朋友 Ken 神父成了最新的受害者，”Seaman 的声明写道。“请注意，指控者并未向大主教区反映，而是直接向民事法院起诉。更重要的是，Ken 神父坚称自己是清白的。”
Seaman 表示，由于教会过去有隐藏和保护虐待者的历史，目前大主教区处理指控的程序非常严格，有时会导致清白的神父被要求暂时离职。
Seaman 在声明中请求社区成员“为所有真正的虐待受害者祈祷，并为 Ken 神父祈祷，希望此事能尽快解决，使他能回归他热爱了五十年的圣职工作。”
Fleck 还曾在南荷兰（South Holland）的 St. Jude the Apostle 教区担任副主任神父，任期从 2002年 至 2003年，该教区后来与 Christ Our Savior 教区合并，后者是教皇利奥十四世（Pope Leo XIV）的实际本堂教区。
大主教区表示，Conde 在 1993年 至 2003年 期间担任索克村（Sauk Village）St. James 教区的主任神父。St. James 后来被整合到兰辛（Lansing）的 All Souls 天主教堂区。
根据大主教区的说法，他被指控的虐待行为被认为发生在 20多年前 的 St. James。
大主教区表示，Conde 在 2007年 至 2014年 期间担任比弗利（Beverly）Christ the King 的主任神父，并在 2014年 至 2024年 期间担任格林伍德山（Mount Greenwood）St. Christina 的主任神父。
最近，他从 2024年 7月 起至 2025年 年底 担任西泉（Western Springs）St. John of the Cross 的副主任神父。根据 St. John of the Cross 的社交媒体，2026年 1月 为其退休举行了告别弥撒。
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《芝加哥论坛报》对美国司法部数据的分析发现，特朗普政府今年并未重复“中途闪击行动”（Operation Midway Blitz）那种军事风格的街道级扫荡，而是在其监管的芝加哥移民法庭中加强了力度——这是遣返系统的另一个分支，主要在卢普区一座不起眼的高层建筑的一层办公，该建筑是该地区移民案件的枢纽。
《芝加哥论坛报》分析了由研究团体“遣返数据项目”（Deportation Data Project）获取并精炼的移民法庭数据。分析重点关注了涵盖伊利诺伊州和威斯康星州案件的芝加哥移民法庭，结果发现该法庭上个月发出了近 7,100 份驱逐令。
这一数字是全美所有法庭中最高的，也是约瑟夫·拜登总统执政最后一年月平均值的 7 倍。虽然芝加哥目前是全国驱逐令最多的地方，但当地的激增与全国趋势一致，因为特朗普政府正试图根据唐纳德·特朗普总统强硬的移民议程来重塑该国的移民法庭。
在给《芝加哥论坛报》的一份声明中，司法部没有直接对该报的数据发表评论，但表示其已将减少积压案件作为优先事项，在特朗普第二任期初期，全国积压案件超过 3 million 件。
声明称：“司法部正通过公平、迅速且统一地审理案件，并根据法律执行，恢复我们移民系统的完整性。”
但移民律师和倡导者对移民现在通过扩大审理所获得的正当程序水平表示质疑。
国家移民正义中心（National Immigrant Justice Center）保护救济副主任斯蒂芬妮·斯皮罗（Stephanie Spiro）表示，芝加哥的这一推进与全国范围内将该系统改造为“遣返工厂”的更广泛努力相契合。
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斯皮罗和其他律师指出，有许多因素导致了驱逐人数的激增，但其中最显著的是政府选择将芝加哥作为今年春季最早采用“超大规模主审听证会”（mega-master hearings）的城市之一——将大量人群引入法庭进行集体听证，例如在周四的情况。
周四上午 8 点，人们已经开始涌入这座安置芝加哥移民法庭主地点的办公大楼。到上午 8:30，候诊室的人数令现有的椅子显得极其匮乏。到上午 9 点，每个法庭外的队伍已经绕满了走廊。
在这些家庭之间穿梭的是克莱尔·柯万（Clare Kirwan），她是伊利诺伊州移民和难民权利联盟（Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights）“法院观察”计划的实习生。在谈到不断拉长的队伍时，她说她见过更糟糕的情况。
“我已经很久没看到有任何可用的墙面空间了，”她说。
柯万表示，法院观察员和倡导者目前是根据纯人数来对超大规模主审听证会进行分类——任何超过 75 人的听证会都会被贴上这个标签——但在她看来，这更多地关乎听证会中所采用的程序，而非规模。
她说，这些听证会通常针对没有律师代表的西班牙语移民。法庭并不是逐一处理个案，而是观察法官是否将整个房间的人作为一个群体来对待，并让人们举手通知法庭，以表明他们是否需要更多时间聘请律师或不理解某项指令。
周四，妇女和儿童正进入位于芝加哥 Monroe 街 55 号的移民法庭大楼。 ANTONIO PEREZ/芝加哥论坛报 摄影
芝加哥的移民法庭在 6 月成为了全美签发驱逐令最繁忙的机构。
对于拥有多个移民法庭的城市（如纽约和洛杉矶），其法庭数据已按城市进行合并。不包括因担心遭受迫害而保留或延迟的驱逐令。
图表：Joe Mahr | 来源：芝加哥论坛报对 Deportation Data Project 数据的分析
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Kirwan 表示，她曾见过在一次听证会中就有多达 80 或 100 人被裁定缺席驱逐。而《芝加哥论坛报》的分析证实，绝大多数被下令驱逐的人被认定为未出席听证会。
除了担心错过法庭的人会收到自动驱逐令外，律师和倡导者还担心，那些本身就因为没有律师而处于劣势的移民，正失去提问以及充分了解如何才能在申诉案件中获得最佳机会的机会。
“如果你在没有律师的情况下出现，面对另外 200 人和 12 个法庭，你不知道该去哪里，不知道该做什么，即使有人递给你一张表格让你填写，你也不知道怎么操作，”律师 Julia Sverdloff 说道。
“如果你在没有律师的情况下出现，面对另外 200 人和 12 个法庭，你不知道该去哪里，不知道该做什么，即使有人递给你一张表格让你填写，你也不知道怎么操作。”
Sverdloff 表示，对于有律师代理的移民，以前需要数年才能举行的听证会，现在被安排在六个月到一年后举行。
“对于有代理的客户来说，事情正在推进，”她说。“而没有代理的客户则完全没有机会在法庭上陈述。”
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移民律师表示，他们无法将芝加哥成为全国驱逐令中心的原因归结为单一因素，但他们认为这可能是多种因素共同作用的结果。
无论是在移民法庭内部还是周边工作的人员都观察到，人们面临着尽快解决案件的压力，无论是通过下达驱逐令、缩短关于案件实质内容的最终审理时间，还是增加签署自愿遣返表格的人数。
移民律师还表示，在积压严重的法庭中采用的一系列新策略也推高了驱逐令的显著增加——通过缩短通知时间来强行加快听证会进程，同时要求更多地亲自出席。这些因素综合在一起，使得移民更不可能或不愿出席听证会。在某些情况下，他们报告称，有些移民亲自出席后，其听证会是由一位从马里兰州或德克萨斯州通过远程视频会议参与的法官主持的。
法庭观察员 Clare Kirwan 周四站在芝加哥移民法庭外。
由于担心工作和照顾孩子，在听到此前联邦特工在全国一些移民法庭围捕出席听证会人员的故事后，一些人可能会选择缺席。
另一方面，该市移民法庭的组成也在发生变化。与传统法官不同，移民法官是现任总统的直接雇员。
《芝加哥论坛报》在 3 月报道了特朗普政府执政第一年出现的一波买断、解雇和辞职浪潮。在过去的 18 个月里，他们被愿意推进驱逐的新法官所取代；同时，《芝加哥论坛报》的分析发现，在第二任特朗普政府之前就任的法官，做出有利于移民裁决的可能性大大降低。
JULIA SVERDLOFF，律师
在拜登时期，移民获胜的机会本就渺茫。 在拜登的最后一年，芝加哥法院的移民被下达驱逐令的可能性是赢得判决的 5½ 倍。而在特朗普时期，今年上半年，移民被下达驱逐令的可能性几乎是赢得诉讼的 38 倍。
驱逐令本身并不一定意味着移民会被立即遣返——尤其是许多命令是发给那些未出庭的人员的。对于那些未被立即拘留的人，驱逐令会被交给联邦特工，特工既可以追踪令中指名的人员，也经常在搜寻可驱逐移民时，拘留并遣返那些持有驱逐令且被特工偶遇的人。
分析还发现，驱逐令的激增并不一定与去年秋季“中途闪击行动”（Operation Midway Blitz）中拘留人数的增加相关，因为几乎没有驱逐令与在该闪击行动中被拘留的人员挂钩。许多被拘留者是在芝加哥法院管辖区之外被监禁的，且——无论如何——特朗普政府表示，其有权遣返其中的许多人，而无需官方移民法院的驱逐令。
相反，驱逐令的激增标志着特朗普政府推进大规模遣返的另一个战线，同时执行力度虽然未达到去年闪击行动的水平，但在今年夏天已在芝加哥地区及全国范围内有所增长。
移民法院的案件通常进展缓慢，导致系统内积压严重。但《芝加哥论坛报》的分析发现，在特朗普政府扩大遣返的推动下，芝加哥法院的法官们一直在快速处理那些通常已有 2 到 3 年历史的案件。
平均每 52 秒就产生一项新的遣返令。在拜登政府时期，即使是最繁忙的日子，下达的驱逐令也勉强超过 100 份。
这种速度的部分原因在于驻在伊利诺伊州以外的法官远程审理部分芝加哥案件。数据显示，在上个月在芝加哥移民法院结案至少 50 起的 23 位法官中，有三位驻在马里兰州的一个移民法院，同时在那里处理案件。
在这 23 位法官中，除了一位法官外，所有人的案件大多以驱逐令结束。而那位特例法官是因为她近一半的案件在判决前就以移民同意离开而告终。
至于其他人，大多数法官至少 90% 的案件以驱逐移民的命令结束。
对于其中一位驻马里兰州的法官来说，她处理的 253 起芝加哥案件全部以遣返令结束。
“我发了一封紧急求助邮件”
移民法院由司法部一个名为“移民审查执行办公室”（EOIR）的分支机构监管。该机构在的一份声明中为这些变化辩护，称这是为了确保案件不再“停滞不前”而早该采取的措施，同时在依然遵循法治的系统中平衡其法律义务。
声明称：“不必要的延迟不仅损害了拥有正当主张的外籍人士，也损害了希望非正当主张外籍人士尽快被驱除的美国公众。随着继续增加新的移民法官，EOIR 将继续进行排期调整，以确保所有案件都能以及时且合法的方式处理。”
尽管如此，该部门不断演变的策略引起了监督法院的移民倡导者以及代表被传唤移民的律师们的警觉。
当志愿者在 5 月 18 日的大规模主审听证会（mega-master hearings）后首次反馈情况时，艾米莉·惠勒（Emily Wheeler）立即发出了警报。
“我给所有我想得到的人发了一封巨大的‘求助’邮件，”她说。
惠勒是一个名为“避难工作组”（Sanctuary Working Group）组织的行政协调员，她表示，由于要帮助人们应对快速变化的移民法院环境，她和其他倡导者“一直在绝望地寻找一线希望”。
“当我们尝试寻求该领域专家的帮助时，（他们）甚至不知道该怎么做，因为这超出了他们以往经历的所有情况，”她说。
他们担心的是一个短暂的时期，当时法官们在分发辩诉声明（pleading declarations）——这是一类影响极大的文书，移民需据此对出庭通知书中所含的指控作出回应，并回答有关其案件性质的具体问题——并要求移民在 20 天内将这些文件邮寄回法院。
倡导者们表示，自春季以来他们就没见过这类文件被分发，但最近几天这些文件又重新开始发放。
事实上，她继续说道，几乎所有问题的答案都是人们需要律师——“而律师的数量根本不够分。”
她的组织负责协调志愿者陪同人们出庭，这是一个“最后的手段……而只能给人们同样的建议，并且知道这些建议帮不到他们，这令人心碎。”
他们还试图揭穿可能导致人们被拘留的谣言。许多人因为担心在出庭时遇到美国移民和海关执法局（ICE）特工而缺席——但虽然在前往该机构办理报到时被捕很常见，但在芝加哥的移民法庭被捕并不常见，即便此类逮捕在国家其他地区确实发生过。
另一些人听说特工在县法院逮捕人员，例如在 555 W. Harrison St. 的家庭暴力法庭，从而将这两个法院系统混淆了。
“所有的法院最终在人们心中都融合成了一个‘法院’，因此人们没有意识到被逮捕的地方其实并不是移民法庭，”她说。
正是在这种谣言四起且充满不确定性的背景下，周四早晨大约 75 人在移民法官马克·斯塔尔（Marc Stahl）的法庭外等待，而斯塔尔此时正与律师们处理他的客户名单。
他们等待了两个多小时，斯塔尔的书记员才打开法庭门。移民们填满了排排的长凳，并开始拥挤在墙边。一对夫妇在身前推着一辆双人婴儿车。其他人怀抱着睡着的孩子，孩子横在他们的膝盖上。
由于人数过多，好几组人越过了将法官及工作人员与听众分开的木栅栏，直接坐在了原本为国土安全部律师准备的桌子旁。
斯塔尔需要能看到房间里的每一个人，于是将队列推到了他所在的法官席上，他的两侧分别坐着一名翻译和一名书记员。
在能看到所有人之后，他做了自我介绍，并告知人群，他们被传唤出庭是为了回应国土安全部的指控，即他们并非合法居住在美国。代表国土安全部的律师在电脑上打字，距离其中一名答辩人仅约一英尺。
“作为你们案件的法官，我将决定你们是否不具备合法居留身份，”斯塔尔说。他解释说，他们可能有资格申请庇护或其他形式的救济，但他们需要构建案件来证明这一点。
“你们每个人都有权在法庭上由律师代表，”他说。“政府不提供也不支付律师费用。你们有权审查并反对针对你们的证据。如果你理解所有这些权利，请举手并保持举手状态。”
房间里的每一位成年人都举起了手。斯塔尔从法官席上站起来，环视房间以确认每个人。在接下来的 30 分钟里，他在解释如何提交证据、搬家后如何通知法院以及庇护费用等要求时，将这一过程重复了多次。
Kirwan 是法院观察员计划 (Court Watch program) 的观察员，她站在讲台旁的墙边，尽力记录人们的外国人登记号码和姓名。在房间里的 70 多人中，她统计出有 39 宗案件。听证会结束后，当被申请人们排队从 Stahl 的书记员那里领取文件时，她评论说，这次听证会与她见过的其他规模类似的听证会有所不同。
例如，她从未听过其他法官详细讲解证据的翻译要求，或者提前设定多个出庭日期。在她看来，Stahl 在大型主审法官听证会 (mega-master hearings) 上提供的解释程度已经“超越了”她之前听到的其他法官的水平。
周六，一场为两名在不同交通拦截行动中被移民局探员枪杀的男子举行的守夜活动蔓延至密歇根大道，数百人向市中心游行，这是公众对特朗普政府加强移民执法行动的最新谴责。
抗议者于上午 11 点左右聚集在格兰特公园，悼念洛伦索·萨尔加多·阿劳霍（Lorenzo Salgado Araujo）——一名墨西哥籍父亲，于 7 月 7 日在休斯顿被移民局探员杀害；以及胡安·塞巴斯蒂安·格雷罗（Joan Sebastian Guerrero）——一名 25 岁的哥伦比亚籍父亲，在几天后缅因州的一次移民执法行动中被杀害。
“记住死者，并要求建立一个我们本不会失去他们的世界，”罗杰斯公园联合教会（United Church of Rogers Park）牧师汉娜·卡登（Hannah Kardon）对人群说道。“我们不会忘记他们，我们将因为他们而以不同的方式生活。”
此次守夜活动由四个芝加哥倡议组织发起，呼吁停止暴力。尽管美国国土安全部上周命令探员暂停大多数车辆拦截，但组织者表示，有关移民突袭的报告继续在移民社区中引发恐惧和不确定性。
根据公开报告，自特朗普总统第二个任期开始以来，ICE（移民海关执法局）和边境巡逻队的探员已枪杀了 11 人；而根据国家移民司法中心（National Immigrant Justice Center）的数据，另有 50 多人在 ICE 拘留期间死亡。周六，志愿者们举着 60 多块牌子，上面写着死者的姓名和死亡日期。
其他人则携带纸板制作的黑脉金化蝶，这是与移民和难民迁移之旅相关的多彩符号。示威者在“芝加哥歌唱反抗”（Singing Resistance Chicago）的陪伴下齐声高唱，该组织是一个全国性运动的当地分会，利用公开演唱来抗议移民政策。
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倡议组织“歌唱反抗”成员梅根·苏利文（Megan Sullivan）周六在格兰特公园的一场守夜活动中装扮成自由女神像，纪念据称被联邦移民局探员杀害的人员。
更美好，而不仅仅是愤怒，” 69 岁的马克·奥辛（Mark Osing）说。“人们死去了，但这并没有阻止人们出现并抗议这些人。”
住在北公园（North Park）的奥辛表示，近期芝加哥的移民执法活动将他的沮丧转化为行动。他说，只要特朗普政府继续追求其大规模遣返议程，他就打算继续抗议，并希望
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对于人群中的其他人来说，最近的杀戮唤起了对去年秋天“中途闪击行动” (Operation Midway Blitz) 的回忆。几名抗议者表示，即便在现在，许多移民家庭仍然不敢去上班，也不敢让孩子去夏令营和暑期学校。
“有一种影响我们社区的集体创伤，除非你就在这里，感受过直升机的盘旋，亲眼看到邻居在街头被突然抓走，否则没有人能理解，” 46 岁的 Melody Rose 说道。
住在罗杰斯公园 (Rogers Park) 的 Rose 表示，每当有关于移民执法的新报道，都会让她想起去年在社区里看到的戴面具的联邦特工。Rose 试图参加每一次能参加的游行，她认为周六的人群规模与近期芝加哥地区的其他抗议活动相当。
“我们所有人，尤其是那些受到直接影响并亲历过场景的人，必须坚持出现并传播消息，因为这件事还没有结束，任何一天都可能是我们，”她说道。
第 22 区议员 Michael Rodriguez 表示，在去年的小村庄 (Little Village) 移民执法行动中，戴面具的联邦特工逮捕了几名社区成员，其中包括他的幕僚长 Elianne Bahena，她在被释放前被拘留了 7 个多小时。他一边示意着——
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周六，在人群中的 Bahena，Rodriguez 要求示威者记住那些没有那么幸运的人。
“至于无数其他再也无法回到家园的人该怎么办？”代表第 22 区的 Rodriguez 询问人群。“我们想要正义，但我们也在哀悼。我们哀悼的原因是我们记得，而我们记得的原因是为了采取行动。”
最近的枪击事件也再次引发了特朗普政府内部关于在移民执法中使用交通拦截的争论。在宣布暂停车辆拦截几天后，特朗普总统在 Truth Social 上批评了该指令，并称交通拦截是执法部门最有效的打击犯罪工具之一。
国土安全部拒绝透露 ICE 特工是否将继续在交通拦截期间进行逮捕，但确认了 7月14日 在芝加哥 Austin 社区逮捕了一名厄瓜多尔国民，《芝加哥论坛报》报道称。但移民倡导者表示，该机构越来越多地针对在伊利诺伊州往返于县法院的人员，称这些逮捕是为完成执法配额而采取行动的一部分。
周六，当 Arise Chicago 执行主任 Laura Garza 大声宣读那些据报道死于 ICE 和边境巡逻特工之手或在 ICE 拘留期间死亡的人员名单时，人群陷入了沉默。Morna Brothers 和她的母亲 Melinda Gordon 表示，她们感到有责任通过出席来纪念每一位受害者。
“面对发生的一切，很容易忘记每一个微小的片段，但如果单独看待，没有哪个片段是微小的，”80 岁的 Gordon 说道。“这些人是真实的个体，我希望（这场守夜活动）能唤醒一些人性。”
志愿者在中午 12 点左右分发粉笔，邀请抗议者在人行道上写下死者的名字。随后，示威者手持标语，向格兰特公园（Grant Park）边缘走去并排成一行。
队伍走上了密歇根大道（Michigan Avenue），两侧有骑自行车的警察护送，几辆芝加哥警方车辆在后随行。人群向特朗普大厦方向前进，沿途经过芝加哥艺术博物馆和千禧公园。
当游行通过市中心时，聚集在密歇根大道的游客们鼓掌欢呼。有些人走下人行道，加入了示威者的行列。
然而，一名女性依然伫立在密歇根大道与杰克逊大道（Jackson Boulevard）的街角，静静地注视着，泪流满面。
“人们愿意花时间向他人展示什么是正确的，这真的很令人感动，”46 岁的 Jill Gray 说道，她与家人一起从爱荷华州来访。“这让我为他们感到自豪，同时也让我对如此多的不公正感到愤怒。”
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年霍桑赛马场围场（paddock）的景象。摘自《芝加哥先驱快报》（CHICAGO HERALD AND EXAMINER）
年霍桑赛马场的人群。摘自《芝加哥论坛报》历史照片
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被视为过去的遗留之物。 尽管赌场、州彩票和在线体育博彩兴盛，但民意调查显示，年轻人对赛马不感兴趣。观众人数骤减，投注额已不足以支付数百匹马及工作人员的安置费用。
为了自救，该行业转向将赛马场与赌场结合，打造“赛马赌场”（racinos）以产生更多收入。但与其他州相比，伊利诺伊州在采用赛马赌场的进程上落后了十多年，导致该行业从 1990 年 $1.2 billion 的峰值成交额萎缩至 2025 年的不足 $139 million。
曾经，有五家赛马场——阿灵顿公园 (Arlington Park)、巴尔莫拉 (Balmoral)、梅伍德 (Maywood)、运动员公园 (Sportsman’s) 和 霍桑赛马场 (Hawthorne) ——全年进行比赛，有时甚至一天举行两场，每场 11 场比赛。
但在面临赌场的激烈竞争以及其他压力下，运动员公园于 2002. 年关闭。到 2015, 年，在一次贿赂丑闻之后，梅伍德和巴尔莫拉公园也相继关闭，一名马主将巴尔莫拉最后一场比赛时的气氛描述为“像在守灵或葬礼上”。
2021, 年秋季，据估计约 10,000 名粉丝（其中许多人穿着周日正装）参加了阿灵顿海茨 (Arlington Heights) 阿灵顿国际赛马场的最后一日赛事。多年来，这里被认为是全美最美丽的赛马场之一。一名观众将其关闭描述为“一项传统的悲哀逝去”。
最终，只剩下 霍桑赛马场 (Hawthorne) 在一个半拆毁的幽灵看台中维持着赛马的生命。
在它的历史上，霍桑赛马场曾两次被烧毁，曾被用作早期飞机的试验场，并被州政府关闭——但它每次都能重新回归赛场。即便在现在，官员们仍暗示他们或许能以某种方式在这场最新的灾难中生存下来。
但由于没有资金支持比赛，他们尚未解释将如何实现。
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霍桑赛马场于 1891 年在原先的农地上开业，比理格利球场 (Wrigley Field) 和士兵球场 (Soldier Field) 早了几十年。创始人爱德华·科里根 (Edward Corrigan) 拥有肯塔基赛马冠军马赖利 (Riley)，并在全国其他地方经营赛马场。
该赛马场在 1902, 年被烧毁，随后重建。但在伊利诺伊州于 1905 年禁止赌博后，科里根将其卖给了砖厂老板托马斯·凯里 (Thomas Carey)。那里曾进行飞机测试，并举行摩托车赛，直到 20 世纪 20 年代的繁荣时期赛马才恢复。
在二战后的繁荣时期，霍桑赛马场开始吸引纪录级的观众。它在 1950 年代经历了多次导致马匹死亡的马厩火灾并幸存下来。1959, 年，菲尔·乔治夫 (Phil Georgeff) 成为赛道播报员，他将马匹描述为“冲出弯道”的解说词成为了标志性口号，即便是不去赛马场的芝加哥人也耳熟能详。
1978, 年，霍桑赛马场的看台因纵火被烧毁，尽管从未有人被指控。赛马场在 1980 年重建并重新开放。
66, 岁的乔·贾辛斯基 (Joe Jasinski) 和他 2, 岁的孙女阿拉娜·加尔萨 (Alanna Garza) 在 7 月 19 日于 斯蒂克尼 (Stickney) 的 霍桑赛马场 (Hawthorne Race Course) 观看一场比赛后的赛马。
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7 月 19 日，马匹在 霍桑赛马场 (Hawthorne Race Course) 赛前进行热身。BRIAN CASSELLA/芝加哥论坛报
7 月 19 日，马匹和骑师被安置在 霍桑赛马场 (Hawthorne Race Course) 的起跑闸门中。 凯里家族 (Carey family) 拥有该赛马场一个多世纪。
火灾后，该公园举办了著名的“阿灵顿百万赛”，这曾是赛马界奖金最高的赛事。看台于 1989 年重建并重新开放。《建筑摘要》(Architectural Digest) 称该看台为全美最美丽的看台之一，赛事得以继续。
2019, 年，州立法者授权在伊利诺伊州大规模扩张赌博业，包括六家新赌场、合法体育博彩、扩大视频赌博，并允许赛马场增加赌场。
同年，霍桑赛马场官员宣布计划与视频赌博运营商里克·海德纳 (Rick Heidner) 合作，在南郊建立一个新的赛马赌场。但在《芝加哥论坛报》的一篇报道质疑其资金来源后，州政府撤回了该项目所需的土地。
... 亚灵顿国际赛马场 (Arlington International Racecourse) 的所有者，已经购买了位于德普莱恩 (Des Plaines) 的里弗斯赌场 (Rivers Casino) 的部分所有权。
丘吉尔道斯 (Churchill Downs) 在 2021 年关闭了亚灵顿赛马场，震惊了赛马界，使得霍桑赛马场成为了在芝加哥地区维持赛马运动生存的唯一希望。
霍桑赛马场在夏季举行纯血马赛，冬季举行轻车赛，这迫使它每年在泥地赛道和用于轻车赛的石灰岩赛道之间进行昂贵的切换。
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但更大的力量在起作用。动物权利活动人士因接连发生的马匹死亡事件而批评这项运动。此外，顾客也在流失。行业出版物《Past the Wire》报道称，到 2025 年，赛马投注的实际价值（即成交额）较 2003 年的峰值下降了 57%。
赌场、遍布全州的酒吧视频赌博以及手机上的体育投注也分流了客源。每场赛事之间有半小时休息的现场赛马相对缓慢且复杂，尽管“赛马赌场”(racinos) 在其他州取得了成功。
在春菲尔德 (Springfield)，州立法者曾赋予霍桑赛马场一项非同寻常的权力，即可以否决南郊任何其他赛马赌场的提案。立法者曾考虑撤销该否决权以允许其他投资者推进，但从未采取行动。
与此同时，财务现实接踵而至。2025 年底，赛马场的支票开始跳票。霍桑赛马场无法支付其他赛马场的同步转播费用，导致信号被切断，进一步减少了投注额。
伊利诺伊州赛马委员会暂时吊销了该赛马场的轻车赛执照，纯血马赛赛季也被推迟。
霍桑赛马场在二月份申请破产，称欠贷方以及 Aria Group Architects、W.E. O’Neil Construction、其他赛马场和骑师等共计超过 $100 million 的债务。
凯里表示，许多竞标者对赛马和赌博感兴趣，有些人则有意在该地块建设数据中心。最终只有一家合格的竞标者出现：ALLIMAC 2023，一家不为人知的特拉华州公司。
该公司出价 $90 million 购买该物业，没有保留赛马计划，但未说明其具体意图。
霍桑赛马场官员一直抱有希望，认为他们可以安排在该物业上临时继续比赛。但联邦破产法官蒂莫西·巴恩斯 (Timothy Barnes) 表示，在没有更多资金支持比赛的情况下，“机会已经失去了”。
另一个令人担忧的问题是住在后赛道 (backstretch) 区域并在此工作的 500 左右的人员。那里是一个由公寓和马厩组成的综合体，居民们照顾着数量几乎相等的马匹。法官出于对居民健康和福利的考虑，将 8 月 31 日设定为居民搬离的暂定日期。
... 与母亲、兄弟和姐妹一起住在后赛道。阿拉贡 (Aragon) 担任热身骑手 (hot walker)，在马匹奔跑后为其行走以使其冷却，每匹马每周获得 $100 报酬，他照顾五匹马。
他的母亲担任马厩管理员，负责喂食、饮水和照顾动物。他将后赛道描述为一个友好的社区，主要由来自墨西哥和其他中美洲国家的移民组成，大家彼此认识并互相帮助。那里的 150 左右的孩子大多就读于西塞罗 (Cicero) 的学校。
与许多其他家庭一样，他们不知道最终会去哪里。其他赛马场的赛季名额通常已经填满。在附近的西塞罗租一套公寓的费用大约就等于阿拉贡的收入。
“上帝知道我们会去哪里，”他说，“我希望每个人都能找到一个遮风挡雨的地方，在那里工作以养活并供养他们的家庭。”
他希望新业主能允许他们留到 11 月赛马季预定的结束日期，用西班牙语来说，他称之为“a milagro”，一个奇迹。
“沉重的一击”
伊利诺伊州轻车骑师协会 (Illinois Harness Horsemen’s Association) 执行主任托尼·索蒙 (Tony Somone) 称这次关闭是“沉重的一击”。
“这简直无法用语言形容，”他说，“这是一个缓慢死亡的过程。”
一些马主和练马师已经将他们的马匹带到明尼苏达州或印第安纳州参加比赛。其他人则在县级集市上为了“微薄的奖金”而赛马。位于圣路易斯附近下州的费尔蒙特公园赌场与赛马场 (Fairmount Park Casino & Racing) 并不提供标准马赛 (harness racing)，仅提供纯血马赛。
他说，这项运动的美妙之处在于它将一种乡村运动带到了城市环境中，从赛道上可以看到芝加哥的天际线。
这项被称为“国王之运动”的赛事也超越了阶级界限，蓝领赌客与相对富有的马主以及中产阶级粉丝混在一起。
Somone 和他的朋友们就这么做了，并且凭借“面包师恩佐” (Enzo the Baker) 赢得了大奖。2008 年，它几乎赢下了霍桑赛马场的所有主要赛事，赚了约 $200,000。
“那是梦想之马，”Somone 说，“我们度过了人生中最美好的时光。”
但是，与霍桑赛马场一样，结局是悲剧性的。这匹马在赛道上热身时死于动脉瘤，未能等到被出售。
Somone 说，就像一般的赛马运动一样，“我宁愿爱过而失去，也不愿从未爱过。”
凯里仍然拒绝放弃希望。他称这次出售是“巨大的损失”，并表示霍桑赛马场官员对他们的员工、马人们和粉丝们“永远心怀感激”。
“然而，这并不意味着霍桑作为一个企业的终结，”他在一份书面声明中说。“我们将继续在我们的投注酒吧网络中提供跨场馆博彩，并且我们绝对会探索所有可能的选项，以再次举办赛马活动。”
在上周日的最后一赛时间，零星的粉丝们出现，为许多人担心将成为最后一天的赛道送行。霍桑赛马场已经拆除了大部分看台，以便为赌场让路。然而由于缺乏资金，官员们停止了进一步工作，导致看台部分被毁并处于荒废状态。
粉丝们被迫挤在设施的一个角落里，与终点线隔绝。尽管情况凄凉，人群仍然在投注，起身为奔向终点的马匹欢呼，并在惜败后偶尔发出一声咒骂。
Dax Poprawski 的亲戚在该行业工作，他很遗憾地看到赛道已变得像一个骷架，生锈的钢梁裸露在外，周围杂草丛生。
“对于伊利诺伊州赛马来说，这是悲伤的一天，”Poprawski 说。“没有什么比来到这里现场观看，听到马匹奔跑时的沉重脚步声更棒的了。与在机器上按按钮相比，投注涉及太多的策略。任何事情都可能发生。”
Learning Resources 是一家位于 Vernon Hills 的玩具制造商，此前在一项具有里程碑意义的最高法院裁决中成功推翻了特朗普政府 2025 年的关税政策。现在，该公司再次就最新一轮广泛的全球关税起诉联邦政府。
该起诉于周五提交至美国国际贸易法院，共同原告为总部位于康涅狄格州的地面铺装公司 HMTX Industries。此次诉讼挑战的是特朗普政府因指控强迫劳动行为而对主要贸易伙伴征收的 10% 至 12.5% 的关税。
特朗普政府于周五征收的关税援引了 1974 年《贸易法》第 301 条，该条款授权总统对从事不公平贸易行为的国家实施关税。美国贸易代表办公室在全球供应链中引用了强迫劳动的情况。
作者：Allison Kiehl 芝加哥论坛报
当局表示，周六凌晨在巴灵顿山（Barrington Hills）发生的一起翻车事故导致 1 人死亡。
此次事故发生在该西北郊区的 Hills and Dales 路与 Brinker 路交汇处附近，时间约为凌晨 2:20。事故发生后，该路段封闭了八个小时。据巴灵顿山警察局称，一辆蓝色梅赛德斯 SUV 以高速向北行驶在 Brinker 路的一座小山顶，随后冲进附近的草坪。
警方称，该 SUV 滑行并翻滚了约 400 英尺，刮到两棵树，翻越并穿过了一个涵洞。该车撞翻了一棵巨大的橡树，并在 Hills and Dales 路附近停止打滑。
一名人员从车内被甩出。另外 2 名个
“这其实与强迫劳动无关，而是为了增税，”Learning Resources 的首席营销官 Elana Ruffman 说道。这家位于北郊 Vernon Hills 的家族经营教育玩具制造商此前赢得了其版本的“大卫挑战歌利亚”之战。
Learning Resources 于 2025 年 4 月提起初步诉讼，挑战总统唐纳德·特朗普的关税政策，并将其一路打至最高法院，为全美公司追回了数百亿美元。在最高法院裁定根据《国际紧急经济权力法》征收的第一轮关税在未经国会批准的情况下超出了总统权限而将其推翻后，特朗普在 2 月份实施了临时 10% 的全球关税，而新关税则取代了这些临时关税。
周五提交的诉讼指称，特朗普政府试图“在实质上重新创建相同的
体被从 SUV 中救出，其身份尚未公布。
Zach Swiatek 的 teenage 女儿在凌晨 2:20 刚过时将他叫醒，当时汽车在他家窗外，距离这个他们住了 10 年的家仅几百英尺处发生碰撞。他走到前院，看到那辆蓝色 SUV 撞在了他那棵 60 英尺大的树上。车辆的发动机和变速箱已脱落，躺在车体前方的地面上。
警方和急救人员已在现场，他们切开了损毁车辆的车顶以营救内部人员，随后将其送入救护车。
这位屋主表示，在他家门外看到单车事故并不罕见，因为这条双向道路很窄，且没有路肩。
Swiatek 表示，这里每 20 年至少发生过一次事故
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在全球关税体制下，根据三项不同的法律，但得出的结论是，对于联邦政府来说，“第三次也未能带来好运”。
“他们实际上并没有证明，在他们针对的 60 个经济体中存在强迫劳动，”Ruffman 告诉《芝加哥论坛报》。“他们使用非常模糊的语言和模糊的例子，而不是具体的细节，来解释为什么他们认为这给美国公司造成了竞争劣势。这一切都是为了筹钱的幌子。”
今年 2 月，最高法院命令政府向企业退还约 $160 billion 非法收取的关税收入。Ruffman 表示，Learning Resources 在因非法关税而增加的 $12 million 支出中，已收回约 $10 million。
但经济研究表明，主要是消费者而非公司承担了特朗普政府关税的代价。而这些账单在伊利诺伊州及其他中西部地区最高。
他在目前家中居住的年份里。但周六的致命车祸尤其令人心碎。
“对于一次单车事故来说，这相当恐怖，”Swiatek 说道。
虽然 Swiatek 没有亲眼看到事故发生，但警方表示超速是导致车祸的原因。Swiatek 说，超速以及冬天的冰雪是他家附近汽车发生事故最常见的原因。
“他们当时一定在高速行驶，因为他们撞穿了一棵树并将其撞断，”Swiatek 说。“要造成那样的破坏，速度必须非常快。”
巴灵顿山警局继续对该车祸进行调查。
“这是一次可怕的事故，我向涉事人员及其家属表示深切的慰问，”Swiatek 说。“今天是一个巨大的损失。”
根据非党派机构中西部经济政策研究所（Midwest Economic Policy Institute）和伊利诺伊大学厄巴纳-香槟分校的中产阶级更新项目（Project for Middle Class Renewal）周三发布的一项研究，在 2025, 特朗普政府的关税使中西部平均家庭的成本增加了 $2,000, 以上，比全国平均水平高出 55%。
该研究显示，关税给伊利诺伊州平均家庭增加了 $2,236 的年度支出，而印第安纳州的成本平均增加了 $2,586，密歇根州增加了 $3,158。
研究还发现，2025 年的关税使中西部经济萎缩了 $18 billion，减少了 41,000 个以上的制造业就业岗位，并“不成比例地影响了”低收入家庭。
“数据证实，2025 年发起的贸易战已成为经济的严重阻力，中西部家庭的处境远比全国整体情况糟糕，”报告共同作者、总部位于拉格兰奇的非党派研究机构伊利诺伊经济政策研究所经济学家 Frank Manzo 表示。
Learning Resources 及其姐妹公司 hand2mind 在全球拥有 500 名员工，并在其弗农山总部拥有一个 1.1 million 平方英尺的仓库。该公司生产教育玩具，如 Pretend & Play 收银机和 Kanoodle，约一半的制造业务外包给中国。
去年，公司提高了全线产品的价格，并削减了营销预算支出，以吸收部分关税成本，但未实施任何裁员。
Ruffman 表示，尽管实施了新关税，但公司在 2026, 维持原价，以此作为将 2025 年非法关税退还资金与客户分享的一种方式。
“我们没有更改 2026 年的价格，”Ruffman 说道。
Ruffman 表示，Learning Resources 不仅在避免裁员或将新关税成本转嫁给客户，而且该公司还通过与该州签署的 EDGE 税收激励协议承诺将扩大规模。
[[IMG_XXXX]] Zach Zwiatek 审视 25, 2026, 在巴灵顿山 Hills & Dales 路附近的 Brinker 路发生的一起清晨 SUV 车祸留下的损坏和碎片。该男子表示，他对车祸受害者的家属感到难过。此次车祸造成一人死亡，两人受伤。STACEY WESCOTT/CHICAGO TRIBUNE
Learning Resources 已在 Vernon Hills 动工兴建一座新的 700,000 平方英尺设施，该设施将作为 hand2mind 的主要配送中心。此外，作为协议的一部分，该公司承诺将在办公室和仓库运营部门共招聘 37 个新的全职岗位，并保留 288 个现有的 伊利诺伊州 岗位。
该州的“经济发展促进增长经济”计划为在 伊利诺伊州 创造就业、投资和培训计划的合格企业提供年度公司税收抵免。
Ruffman 表示，新设施预计将于 2028 年启用。
另有 2 处地点因与地下铁路有联系而被认定
当乔·埃本特劳特 (Joe Erbentraut) 和他的丈夫于 2016 年搬到位于巴塔维亚 (Batavia) 榆树街 (Elm Street) 的家中时，他们注意到的第一件事是前廊上的一个牌匾，上面写着这座房子可以追溯到 19 世纪。
但埃本特劳特当时并不太了解这座房子过去细节——更不用说他后来得知的情况：这栋房子曾由当地一名地下铁路的重要人物所有。
“我们知道这是一栋老房子，”40 岁的埃本特劳特说，“我们当时并没有深入地去研究。”
在一些当地研究工作的推动下，埃本特劳特的家最近被列入了美国一个不断扩大的已验证地下铁路遗址、设施和项目名单中。该名单是国家公园管理局 (National Park Service) 的一项计划——“国家地下铁路自由网络” (National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom) 的一部分，该计划创建于 1998 年，旨在展示反抗奴役的历史。
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就在几英里外，圣查尔斯历史博物馆 (St. Charles History Museum) 最近也被列入该公园管理局的登记册，该设施致力于记录该地区地下铁路活动的历史，以及圣查尔斯在反奴隶制运动中所扮演的角色。
这两个新加入的地点与名单上的其他凯恩县地点汇合——包括埃尔金 (Elgin) 的纽索姆公园 (Newsome Park)，该公园纪念的是一群可追溯至 1862 年的自由寻求者，他们乘火车从阿拉巴马州抵达埃尔金；以及坎普顿镇 (Campton Township) 的一栋住宅，该住宅去年刚被加入，因为它曾作为自由寻求者的安全屋。
名单中的这些新成员——以及坎普顿镇前安全屋最近的认定——是圣查尔斯历史博物馆馆藏经理埃里克·克鲁帕 (Eric Krupa) 持续努力的结果，他旨在让该地区更多地点被认定为这项联邦计划的一部分。
克鲁帕此前解释说，为国家公园管理局计划提名一个地点的过程有点像写一篇关于其重要性的研究论文，然后必须经过同行评审过程。
克鲁帕开始与州内其他从事类似工作的人员合作，最终形成了“伊利诺伊州自由网络集体” (Illinois Network to Freedom Collective)。该组织——克鲁帕是其指导委员会成员——是一个由历史学家、专家、教育工作者和社区成员组成的全州协作组织。
该集体旨在为一项全州努力做出贡献，以使伊利诺伊州更多地点因在地下铁路中发挥的作用而获得正式认可。
去年，州立法者通过立法创建了“伊利诺伊州自由小径委员会” (Illinois Freedom Trails Commission)，旨在增加与一段许多人基本不为人知的美国历史相关的教育机会，并可能促进以自由寻求者穿越伊利诺伊州旅程为中心的旅游业。
对于克鲁帕来说，研究当地地区与地下铁路的联系已成为一个主要的科研兴趣。
[[IMG_XXXX]] 左侧为乔·埃本特劳特 (Joe Erbentraut)，40 岁，与其丈夫斯特芬·斯特贝尔 (Stefin Steberl)，41 岁，于 7 月 10 日站在他们位于巴塔维亚的家中。这座房子在 19 世纪 50 年代属于约翰·克罗斯牧师 (Rev. John Cross) 和卢辛达·克罗斯 (Lucinda Cross)，最近被列入国家地下铁路自由网络。JOSH BOLAND/芝加哥论坛报
“我希望看到克罗斯牧师的故事被更多人讲述和理解，并希望能激励更多人去理解一个人的影响力可以如此之大。”
“我希望看到克罗斯牧师的故事被更多人讲述和理解，并希望能激励更多人去理解一个人的影响力可以如此之大，”埃本特劳特说，“而且，对于巴塔维亚及该地区的人们来说，让他们知道这里有这样的历史。而且，你知道，这是一段我们可以选择延续的历史。”
乔·埃本特劳特 (JOE ERBENTRAUT)，他的房子在 19 世纪 50 年代属于约翰·克罗斯牧师和卢辛达·克罗斯，最近被列入国家地下铁路自由网络
他解释道，圣查尔斯（St. Charles）是一座以与寻求自由的努力相关联而闻名的城市。
根据国家公园管理局的记录，1842, 一条地下铁路（Underground Railroad）的路线被规划穿过圣查尔斯，数百名寻求自由者通过该镇前行。这项努力始于圣查尔斯建镇不到十年。
1842 年也是凯恩县反奴隶制协会（Kane County Anti-Slavery Society）成立的年份。
克鲁帕（Krupa）表示，两条州道的便捷通行使圣查尔斯成为了一个连接枢纽，使得寻求自由的行动得以运作。
克鲁帕说，最早在这一地区定居的居民具有“更激进的背景”，其中许多人来自纽约州北部的“焚烧区”（Burned-Over District），那里是第二次大觉醒（Second Great Awakening）的中心，这是一场发生在 18 世纪末和 19 世纪初的宗教复兴运动。
克鲁帕说，寻求自由者在前往自由之路上有多种方式，但许多人来自密苏里州，进入伊利诺伊州 (Illinois) 南部，沿州北上，最终到达芝加哥。他说，后来许多寻求自由者是通过爱荷华州被带到伊利诺伊州的。
随着研究的继续，克鲁帕正致力于争取让更多地点因与地下铁路的联系而获得认定，且不仅仅是在圣查尔斯。除了最近被认定的巴塔维亚（Batavia）房屋外，他目前正在为迪卡尔布县（DeKalb County）的一座教堂提交申请。在奥罗拉（Aurora）的地点也在推进中。
他估计，在凯恩县和迪卡尔布县境内，大约有 90 个地点有可能被提名。
克鲁帕告诉《灯塔新闻》（The Beacon-News），他启动这些努力的部分原因是为了在美国 250 岁生日到来之前，揭示一段或许鲜为人知的历史。
“无论你在伊利诺伊州处于哪个政治阵营，”克鲁帕说，“人们对地下铁路都感到兴奋。……无论你信仰什么宗教，无论你是什么种族。当时每个人都在共同努力。”
他将该州曾经存在的地下铁路网络的故事称为一种“伊利诺伊州的骄傲故事”，这段历史并不总是能获得像现在这样的关注。
“这段历史经过了将近 200 年才最终被认可或意识到，”克鲁帕说。
在深入挖掘当地历史的同时，克鲁帕计划让圣查尔斯历史博物馆在 2027 年举办一次关于地下铁路的临时展览，以探讨当地与废奴工作的联系，并最终设立一个关于地下铁路和废奴努力的永久展览。他还希望在秋季启动圣查尔斯相关遗址的步行导览。
但是，虽然关于凯恩县在奴隶制被废除之前参与寻求自由努力的历史已有诸多记载（包括从最近被认定的圣查尔斯博物馆存储的历史记录中可以 gleaned 出的信息），但仍有更多内容有待挖掘。
位于巴塔维亚的约翰·克罗斯（John Cross）牧师与露辛达·克罗斯（Lucinda Cross）的前住所就是一个例子。
克鲁帕解释说，约翰·克罗斯的故事“很难研究”，因为还没有关于他的传记。但现在已知他是一个类似于“强尼·苹果籽”（Johnny Appleseed）的人物，建立了一个地下铁路网络的西北部分。
根据克鲁帕的历史研究，克罗斯于 1839 年从纽约被派往伊利诺伊州，以建立一个废奴主义者网络，帮助寻求自由者从奴隶制州逃离。
克鲁帕发现，克罗斯致力于招募来自俄亥俄州，经过密歇根州、印第安纳州并进入伊利诺伊州的人员。克鲁帕表示，克罗斯记录其停留地点的著作以及他人的回忆，有助于证实他参与了这些努力。
克罗斯在 1841, 再次进行了一次旅行，之后定居在伊利诺伊州并继续从事废奴工作。
据克鲁帕所说，这个故事对于“理解寻求自由在全国范围内（而不仅仅是在伊利诺伊州）是如何演变的”至关重要。
“这不仅仅是一次性的行为，”Krupa 说道，“当时有协作……有既定计划。派遣了代理人。各项工作都衔接在一起。”
国家公园管理局在他前居所的登记资料中提到，据信 Cross 在美国建立了第一条从伊利诺伊州 (Illinois) 昆西到加拿大的连续地下铁路 (Underground Railroad) 路线。
Krupa 表示，这位牧师后来成为了惠顿学院的首任院长，并最终在巴塔维亚定居，大约从 1855 到 1860 期间居住在那里。
目前尚不清楚 Cross 家族是否在他们的巴塔维亚家中帮助寻求自由的人，但该房屋的国家公园管理局登记资料显示，这种情况很有可能。Cross 家族最终在 1860 年迁至爱荷华州，但一直持有巴塔维亚房产的所有权直到 1869 年。
Cross 的故事——以及他如何地为人们通常所理解的构成地下铁路的网络做出贡献——是 Krupa 最新研究课题的主题。他说，地下铁路已经变得“神话化”了，但他的研究努力是试图将其“回归根源”，探讨它究竟是什么以及如何运作的。
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这位记者兼编辑同时也撰写一份名为“queering the burbs”的通讯。他表示，去年巴塔维亚车站博物馆 (Batavia Depot Museum) 馆长凯特·加勒特 (Kate Garrett) 告诉他，相关部门正努力寻找与“地下铁路”有联系的地点——其中包括他的房子。
加勒特解释说，当克鲁帕 (Krupa) 联系她，询问巴塔维亚参与废奴活动的人物时，她参与了进来。具体来说，他想确认榆树街 (Elm Street) 上的一栋房子的过去所有权情况。
因此，他们钻研了房产记录，找到了相关的地块并“通过交易记录进行溯源”，加勒特解释道。他们最终在一次购买记录中找到了约翰·克罗斯 (John Cross) 的名字。
加勒特称这一发现“非常令人兴奋”，尤其是因为车站博物馆里关于克罗斯的记录并不多。
至于这栋房子实际上被提名进入名单一事，埃本特劳特 (Erbentraut) 表示他“立即就支持”，称国家公园管理局 (National Park Service) 的认可地是“一件让……整个社区都感到非常自豪的事情”。
埃本特劳特说，这个过程带来了一些令人惊讶的发现，比如他的房子被认为比目前铭牌上标注的年代还要久远。铭牌将建筑年代定为 1860, 但据信克罗斯从 1855 年起就住在这里。
埃本特劳特表示，“在如今这个时代，这有点疯狂”，因为“任何信息只要通过互联网搜索就能找到”，但尽管约翰·克罗斯产生了影响，直到最近为了让这栋房子获得指定认定而开展工作之前，外界关于他的信息并不多。
埃本特劳特说，该地区拥有“深厚的……进步价值观历史，站在历史正确的一边”，他本人也致力于倡导当代的社会议题。
这延伸到了他的家中。埃本特劳特说，自 2016 年搬进来（当时那还是个“热门话题”）起，他和丈夫就在房子上挂了“黑人的命也是命”(Black Lives Matter) 的标志。他们家外面还挂着一面骄傲旗 (Pride flag)。
“我们在房子上都有这些类似于视觉上的指标，用于当今的社会正义对话，”埃本特劳特说。“所以很有意思的是，这栋房子一直以来就以一种不同的形式——但相关联的形式——参与到了这段社会正义叙事的一部分中。”
虽然这栋房子在克罗斯的故事中仅扮演了很小的角色，但埃本特劳特认为，在处理当代问题时，历史有许多值得学习的地方。
“我觉得能为延续这个故事贡献微薄之力，我感到非常荣幸，”埃本特劳特说。“保护这栋房子，在某种程度上是通过一座房子成为历史的守护者。”
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前麦当劳营销高管 赋予世界“金色拱门”
保罗·施拉格
作者：Bob Goldsborough 为《芝加哥论坛报》撰写
在麦当劳公司 (McDonald’s Corp.) 为期 30 年的职业生涯中（这段经历始于公司创始人雷·克罗克亲自挑选他从零开始建立公司的营销部门），保罗·D·施拉格 (Paul D. Schrage) 监督了这家快餐连锁店营销的方方面面，包括开发快餐店著名的“金色拱门” (Golden Arches) 标志。
施拉格还主导了许多营销活动和标志性元素，包括在全国广告中推出罗纳德·麦当劳 (Ronald McDonald) 角色，推广该连锁店的开心乐园餐 (Happy Meals) 和超值套餐 (Value Meals)，以及开发如大富翁 (Monopoly) 游戏等产品联动。施拉格在建立麦当劳与总部位于美国的 1984 年和 1996 年奥运会、1994 年世界杯以及篮球巨星迈克尔·乔丹 (Michael Jordan) 的关系方面也起到了关键作用。
“他是该行业中顶尖的品牌营销领导者之一，”退休的麦当劳全球营销高级副总裁迪安·巴雷特 (Dean Barrett) 表示。
施拉格于 1 月 28 日在其亚利桑那州坦佩 (Tempe) 的家中因自然原因去世，享年 90 岁。
他的去世当时未被广泛报道，后由其儿子巴兹 (Buzz) 确认。施拉格曾与胰腺癌抗争，此前曾居住在亚利桑那州的斯科茨代尔 (Scottsdale) 和橡树布鲁克 (Oak Brook)。
保罗·丹尼尔·施拉格 (Paul Daniel Schrage，发音为 SHRAHG-hee) 1935 年出生于芝加哥，在帕拉丁 (Palatine) 长大，并毕业于帕拉丁高中，在那里他参加了棒球、篮球和美式足球运动。1957 年，他获得了瓦尔帕莱索大学 (Valparaiso University) 的工商管理学士学位。
大学毕业后，施拉格在黄页 (Yellow Pages) 工作，随后重返校园，在伊利诺伊大学厄巴纳-香槟分校获得了广告学硕士学位。从 1959 到 1961 年，他在 Young & Rubicam 广告公司担任媒体采购员。1961 年，他加入总部位于芝加哥的桂格燕麦公司 (Quaker Oats)，在那里担任品牌经理，负责的产品包括一系列狗粮。他于 1965 年离开桂格，成为《本周》(This Week) 杂志在芝加哥的销售代表；次年，他加入 D'Arcy 广告公司担任助理媒体总监，负责包括桂格燕麦、标准石油 (Standard Oil)、安海斯-布希 (Anheuser-Busch) 和麦当劳在内的中西部客户。
1967 年，克罗克从 D'Arcy 挖走施拉格，任命他为公司史上首位首席营销官兼营销执行副总裁。在接下来的三十年里，施拉格在麦当劳的所有公共信息传递方面留下了他的印记。尽管麦当劳“金色拱门”的概念早于施拉格加入该连锁店，但他通过广告活动和信息传递，将其放大为公司品牌的核心部分。
1970 年，他聘请了 Needham, Harper & Steers 广告公司来制作创意活动，包括从 1971 到 1976 年期间出现的标志性“您今天值得休息一下” (You Deserve a Break Today) 活动。
“他在‘您今天值得休息一下’中起到了关键作用，”巴雷特说。
在一次出人意料的举动中，麦当劳在 1981 年将代理公司从 Needham, Harper & Steers 切换为总部位于芝加哥的 Leo Burnett。麦当劳并非对 Needham 的创意工作不满意，但施拉格及其同事认为，该连锁店需要更深入的账户监督和整体营销支持。1990 年，施拉格在双代理模式下重新聘请了 Needham（后更名为 DDB Needham）。
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1775 年，本杰明·富兰克林成为第一任邮政总局局长。
1788 年，纽约州成为第 11 个批准宪法的州。
1908 年，美国司法部长查尔斯·波拿巴特 (Charles Bonaparte) 发布命令创建了一个调查机构，该机构是 FBI 的前身。
1945 年，由于工党在选举中以压倒性优势击败了他的保守党，温斯顿·丘吉尔辞去英国首相职务。（克莱门特·艾特利随后被任命为首相。）
《芝加哥论坛报》档案
“在我职业生涯中，我从他那里学到的比从任何人那里学到的都多，”已退休的李奥·伯内特 (Leo Burnett) 主席谢丽尔·伯曼 (Cheryl Berman) 说道，她称施拉格 (Schrage) 为她的导师。“我在李奥·伯内特担任年轻的撰稿人时遇到了他；而当他退休时，我正担任主席兼首席创意官——那是李奥以前的职位。我学到的是，‘足够好’永远不够好。保罗很严厉，但极具启发性。他激励我提高标准。他让伯内特公司的所有人都渴望在为麦当劳创作广告时，将创意提升到新高度，从而永远击败任何竞争对手。”
伯曼回忆起与施拉格紧密合作拍摄的著名超级碗广告《对决》(The Showdown)，这是一支 1993 年的广告，片中乔丹 (Jordan) 和拉里·伯德 (Larry Bird) 在篮球场上通过不断尝试高难度投篮，以争夺一个巨无霸汉堡和一份薯条。
乔丹和伯德并非唯一代言麦当劳的大名鼎鼎之辈。从一开始，施拉格就致力于将麦当劳与顶级品牌和巨星联系起来。1970, 年，他在公开场合向小熊队传奇人物欧尼·班克斯 (Ernie Banks) 赠送了一枚刻有铭文的金质棒球，以纪念其达成 500 支本垒打。
“这是无法衡量的，”他在 1984 年告诉《芝加哥论坛报》，在描述奥运会联盟对麦当劳产生的影响时说道。“这是那种你凭直觉就能感知到的事情。对我们来说，在此时此刻，这是正确的事情。”
施拉格的工作延伸至全国及地方的广告与信息传递，包括引入全国性的麦当劳叔叔 (Ronald McDonald) 形象以及餐厅标志性的麦当劳游乐园 (McDonald’s Playlands)。他还是像“大富翁” (Monopoly) 和“豆豆娃” (Beanie Babies) 等促销活动的负责人。
“保尔成功的秘诀在于他对品牌真挚的热爱，以及他如何让其他人对品牌感到舒适，”前麦当劳营销高级副总裁布拉德利·鲍尔 (Bradley Ball) 说道。“他所做的是帮助那些加入的人——无论他们是广告公司人员、加盟商，还是供应链端的经营者——去相信这个品牌。虽然这听起来像句陈词滥调，但事实确实如此。而且如果你得到了保尔的认可，你就知道你不仅得到了他的批准，而且他分析后认为这件事本身就是优秀的，那么你就有很大机会成功。”
施拉格于 1997 年从麦当劳退休，但在 2002. 年短暂以顾问身份回归。在其职业生涯期间及退休后，他还担任了麦当劳叔叔之家慈善基金会 (Ronald McDonald House Charities) 董事会的主席。
“没有保尔，就不会有麦当劳叔叔之家，”伯曼说。
巴雷特 (Barrett) 表示，施拉格致力于鼓励麦当劳加盟商更多地参与到其所在社区中。
“我在大学讲授营销课程，我会说，当我与保尔·施拉格在麦当劳共事时，全球有更多孩子在棒球、美式足球和足球制服上佩戴麦当劳标志，因为我们的加盟商参与了我们所称的‘本地门店营销’，”巴雷特说。“保尔教人们如何在自己的社区中成为‘麦当劳夫妇’，而其中一部分就是参与青少年体育运动。”
施拉格是他母校瓦尔帕莱索大学 (Valparaiso University) 的重要捐助者，该校于 1985 年将其列入荣誉名人堂，并在次年授予他荣誉博士学位。
1952 年，伊利诺伊州州长阿德莱·E·史蒂文森二世 (Adlai E. Stevenson II) 在芝加哥的国际剧场 (International Amphitheatre) 举行的民主党全国代表大会上被提名总统。同样在 1952 年，阿根廷总统胡安·裴隆 (Juan Peron) 的妻子埃娃·裴隆 (Eva Peron) 在布宜诺斯艾利斯去世，享年 33. 岁。同样在 1952 年，埃及国王法鲁克一世 (Farouk I) 在贾迈勒·阿卜杜勒-纳赛尔 (Gamal Abdel Nasser) 领导的政变后退位。
1953 年，菲德尔·卡斯特罗 (Fidel Castro) 发起了一场反抗古巴领导人富尔亨西奥·巴蒂斯塔 (Fulgencio Batista) 的起义，在古巴东部的一次对军营的袭击中未能成功。
1964 年，团队之手 (Teamsters) 主席吉米·霍法 (Jimmy Hoffa) 和另外六人在处理工会养老基金的案件中被判定犯有欺诈和共谋罪。
他是瓦尔帕莱索大学男子篮球项目的长期支持者，并且是该大学前男子篮球主教练霍默·德鲁（Homer Drew）的挚友。施莱格（Schrage）及其妻子出资建设了施莱格篮球翼楼（Schrage Basketball Wing），这是该大学体育娱乐中心的扩建部分，设有男女篮办公室。这对夫妇还设立了一项捐赠基金，为该设施提供持续支持，且近期他们承诺出资 $1 million 用于一项独立基金，以支付球队差旅和营养等费用。
1982, 施莱格被芝加哥商品营销主管俱乐部（Merchandising Executives Club of Chicago）评为“年度营销商”；1988 年，他被芝加哥广告俱乐部（Chicago Advertising Club）评为“芝加哥年度广告人”。1997, 他入选美国广告联合会（American Advertising Federation）名人堂。
他的儿子巴兹（Buzz）表示，在工作之余，施莱格热爱打高尔夫球和旅行。
“他会告诉你，他最自豪的是他的家庭，”巴兹说道。
除其子外，施莱格留下了结婚 68 年的妻子简（Jan）、另一个儿子戈登（Gordon）以及五个孙辈。
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1996 年，游泳运动员艾米·范戴肯（Amy Van Dyken）在亚特奥运会上夺得 50 米自由泳金牌，成为首位在单届奥运会上赢得四枚金牌的美国女性。
2005 年，在美国哥伦比亚号灾难 2 1/2 年后，随着发现号（Discovery）的发射，美国载人航天计划重新焕发生机。同样在 2005 年，小熊队投手格雷格·马杜克斯（Greg Maddux）在对阵旧金山的一场比赛中，于第三局完成了职业生涯的 3,000 次三振，最终巨人队以 3-2, 11-inning 赢得了这场比赛。
2013 年，克利夫兰公交车司机阿里尔·卡斯特罗（Ariel Castro）——他将三名女性囚禁约十年并对其进行性虐待——承认了 900 多项犯罪行为，并接受了一项免除死刑的认罪协议。（卡斯特罗，53, 随后被判处终身监禁。）
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Benko, Glenda May Anderson Glenda May Anderson Benko 于 2026 年 7 月 11 日在家中平静离世，身边陪伴着她深爱的丈夫、女儿、尽职的护理人员以及她的猫。Glenda 于 1945, 3 月 26 日出生在伊利诺伊州芝加哥市，父母是 Bert 和 Doris Anderson。她的挚爱丈夫 David 以及深爱的女儿 Melissa 将在世延续她的生命。我们全家衷心感谢医生、护士、护理员和临终关怀团队，他们的同情心与奉献精神在她最后的旅程中提供了安慰与尊严。请以向 Highland Park 公共图书馆捐款代替献花。
Bittlingmaier, Eric Charles Eric Charles Bittlingmaier 于 2026 年 6 月 25, 离世。智慧、幽默、奉献和谦逊定义了 Eric 的一生。他于 1962 年 3 月 31 日出生于纽约州纽罗舍尔 (New Rochelle, NY)，随后随家人搬到芝加哥郊区，接着搬到纽约州珀切斯 (Purchase, NY)，最后在 12 岁时搬到了丹佛郊外的科罗拉多州百年市 (Centennial, Colorado)。正是在那里，他培养了对体育终身的热爱，尽管他是一名忠实的芝加哥体育队伍支持者，但这份热爱从未动摇。Eric 在高中时期就开始培养后来定义他生活的职业操守和领导能力。他获得了“鹰级童子军” (Eagle Scout) 称号，并且是 Arapahoe 高中棒球队的主力一垒手，该球队赢得了 1980 年的州冠军。他的棒球技巧和学术成就为他赢得了进入瓦尔帕莱索大学 (Valparaiso University) 的奖学金，在那里他继续打棒球，同时获得了机械工程理学学士学位。Eric 毕业后进入 Martin Marietta Aerospace 工作。凭借其卓越的智慧和技术天赋，Eric 成了一名真正的火箭科学家。但正如他所从事的每一项事业一样，Eric 以自己的方式——带着个性、谦逊和幽默感地对待火箭科学。他拥有极佳的幽默感，以此与周围的世界建立联系，让其他人感到舒适。Eric 的下一个职业转折点是进入麦当劳，在近 30 年的时间里，他升至高级发展总监一职。在这个职位上，他向首席执行官、董事会和其他公司领导层提供关于麦当劳在全球业务增长与发展的建议。Eric 的智慧、职业操守和幽默感赢得了所有认识他并与他共事的人的钦佩和尊重，无论是在为高级管理层提供公司战略建议，还是激发团队中新工程师的潜能，亦或是在夏日傍晚与亲友在后院共进晚餐。然而，Eric 在麦当劳最令自己自豪的成就与业务关系不大。那就是鼓起勇气邀请一位名叫 Katie 的同事约会。两年后，那位同事成为了他的妻子。2006, 年，Eric 承担了最令他自豪且最有回报的工作：引导、鼓励并带领他们的女儿 Grace 成长为如今这个美丽、聪慧的人。Eric 在惠顿 (Wheaton) 的圣约翰路德教会 (St. John Lutheran Church) 担任忠实成员超过 30 年。在他们位于惠顿的家中以及威斯康星州里兹堡 (Reedsburg, WI) 的度假屋里，Eric 和 Katie 通过不断的改进和“工程化”升级共同寻找快乐。Bittlingmaier 一家经常邀请亲友参加节日庆典和派对，而 Eric 负责菜单
计划者和烹饪大师。作为一名热衷于后院耕种的农民，他慷慨地与亲友分享每年的收成：新鲜或罐装的蔬菜、美味的腌菜，以及他自制的辣味混合蔬菜腌酱 (giardiniera) 和酱料。埃里克还继承了父亲对模型铁路的热情，将个人的工艺、创造力及其工程思维融入到每一次构建中。无论身在何处，埃里克可能都是房间里最聪明、最成功、旅途最广的人，但除非你询问，否则你永远不会察觉——而一旦你询问，他会对所有这些分享得十分慷慨。他慷慨地付出时间、知识、幽默感和尊重：尊重每一个人，无论他们处于人生旅途的哪个阶段。他不需要与你或你的信仰达成一致，就能尊重你和你的信仰；他总是乐观、包容且热情。除了他忠诚的朋友、伴侣以及共结连理 22 年的妻子凯蒂·比特林梅尔 (Katie Bittlingmaier)，以及女儿格蕾丝 (Grace)，埃里克留下的还有他的姐妹琳·法格豪格 (Lynn Fagerhaug，亡夫杰里) 和艾伦·赫尔姆 (Ellen Helm，丈夫里克)；以及世界各地许多侄子、侄女、无数的朋友、前同事和商业伙伴。在埃里克去世之前，先离世的有他的父亲罗伊·比特林梅尔 (Roy Bittlingmaier)、母亲莉莉安·比特林梅尔 (Lillian Bittlingmaier)、岳母罗·布伦顿 (Ro Brunton) 和内弟杰里·法格豪格 (Jerry Fagerhaug)。埃里克的遗产将在他所触动的生命中、他深爱的家庭中、他珍视的友谊中，以及他通过正直、好奇、慷慨和优雅地生活所树立的榜样中永存。吊唁仪式将于 2026, 8月 1 日上午 9:00 至 10:00 在位于伊利诺伊州 惠顿市 North Cross Street 410 号的圣约翰路德教会 (St. John Lutheran Church, 410 North Cross Street, Wheaton, IL 60187.) 举行。追思服务将于上午 10:00 在圣约翰路德教会随后举行。邀请家属、朋友以及所有被埃里克触动过的人聚集在一起，分享回忆，庆祝一个如此精彩的人生。请以捐款代替花卉，捐款可交给您当地的罗纳德·麦当劳之家慈善机构 (Ronald McDonald House Charities, www.ronaldmcdonaldhouse.org) 或北伊利诺伊州食物银行 (Northern Illinois Food Bank, solvehungertoday.org)。
布伊维达斯，蒂莫西博士 蒂莫西·布伊维达斯 (Tim o thy Buiv i das) 博士在与癌症英勇斗争后，于 2026, 7月 23 日去世。作为一名敬业的家庭成员和朋友，蒂姆以其热情、幽默、慷慨以及对他人的真诚关怀而闻名。1995, 年，他创立了企业学习学院 (Corporate Learning Institute)，在 30 年多的时间里，他通过咨询、教学和团队开发，帮助组织建立更强大的领导者和团队。蒂姆热爱平静的钓鱼时光。他留下了领导力、服务和同情心的持久遗产。蒂姆的生命庆祝仪式将于 2026, 8月 2, 日周日下午 1:00 至 4:00 在惠顿的 Arrowhead 高尔夫俱乐部举行。欲了解更多信息，请访问 www.williams-kampp.com。
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Cleland, John Albert John Albert Cleland 于 2026 年 7 月 22 日在家人的爱抚中安详离世。他享年 85 岁。John 于 1941 年 3 月 23 日出生在伊利诺伊州芝加哥市，是 Thomas 和 Adele (Koch) Cleland 的五个孩子中最年长的一个。他在林肯公园遇到了他一生的挚爱 Mary Jo Petrie，两人于 1970 年 12 月 31 日在加利福尼亚州棕榈沙漠结为夫妻，开启了一段跨越 55 年以上的伴侣关系。先于他离世的有他的父母；他的兄弟兼挚友 Tom Cleland；他的岳父 Vincent 和岳母 Josephine Petrie。他的遗属包括妻子 Mary Jo (Petrie) Cleland；子女 Katie (Joe) Muran, Tom (Katie) Cleland, John (Tess Polivka) Cleland, 以及 Joanna (Scott) Richardville；他心爱的孙辈 Anna, Joey, Johnny, Nora, Jack, Barrett, 和 Cameron；他的姐妹 Peggy (David) Dziadula, Casey Tobin, 和 Jane (已故的 Sean) McCourt；他的嫂子 Camille Cleland；以及许多心爱的侄子、侄女、大家族成员和亲密朋友。生命庆祝仪式将于日后公布。家属请求您不要赠送鲜花或捐款，而是将您的下一场高尔夫球赛献给他 —— 并在您的四人组中分享几个您最喜欢的关于 John Cleland 的故事。更多信息请致电 773-736-3833 或访问 www.smithcorcoran.com
Cosgrove, Jean T. Jean T. Cosgrove（原姓 Suerth），77 岁，来自芝加哥，是已故 James 50 年的挚爱妻子。她是 Peter (Kathryn) 和 Ann (Ryan) Rayner 慈爱的母亲。她是 Jimmy, Katelyn, Liam 和 Jack 珍爱的祖母。她是 Mary (已故的 John) Van Hoesen 以及已故的 Edward (已故的 Marguerite)、Thomas (Diane) 和 Robert (Leslie) 亲爱的姐妹。她是已故的 Edward 和 Lorraine（原姓 Burns）宠爱的女儿。Jean 喜欢阅读、逛农贸市场、工艺品展、烹饪，以及观看 HGTV 和烹饪节目，但没有什么比陪伴家人能给她带来更大的幸福。遗体瞻仰将于 7 月 30 日周四下午 3-8 点在 Smith-Corcoran 殡仪馆举行，地址为 Chicago IL 60646, 6150 N. Cicero Ave.。葬礼将于 7 月 31 日周五上午 9:30 从殡仪馆出发，于上午 10 点在 Queen of All Saints Basilica 举行弥撒，地址为 Chicago, IL 60646, 6280 N. Sauganash Ave.。随后在 Calvary Cemetery 私人安葬。纪念捐款可以以 Jean 的名义捐赠给阿尔茨海默病协会 (Alzheimer’s Association)，地址为 P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011。更多信息请致电 773-736-3833 或访问 www.smithcorcoran.com。
Cullen, Mary Catherine Mary Catherine Cullen（原姓 Egan）于 2026 年 4 月 25 日在伊利诺伊州奥兰公园的家中，在家人和朋友的陪伴下安详离世。Mary 于 1937 年 12 月 23 日出生在芝加哥，在布릿지波特 (Bridgeport) 长大，她是已故的 Joseph 和 Alice Egan 珍爱的女儿。她于 1963 年 12 月 28 日与已故的 Robert Emmett Cullen 結婚。他是她宇宙的中心，她的厨师，以及她永远的“伙伴”(Pal)。当 Bob 离世时，他在她心中留下了一个永远无法完全愈合的空洞。
Mary 在 Bedford Park 第 104 学区担任教师，职业生涯长达 35 年。在那里，她从学生身上获得了巨大的快乐；全心全意地致力于他们的成功；并为他们创造高效的未来做好了充分准备。此外，Mary 在整个职业生涯中指导了许多年轻教师，并与他们成为了终身好友。她是第 104 学区教师工会的创始成员。 作为 Moraine Valley 社区学院英语系的讲师，Mary 帮助许多年轻人走上了获得大学学位的道路。
在课堂之外以及她的整个一生中，Mary 都是一位虔诚的动物爱好者。她是一位动物权利倡导者，支持许多致力于动物福利的组织。
作为贝德福德公园妇女俱乐部及其他慈善组织的活跃成员，玛丽致力于艺术事业，并热衷于观看剧作、芭蕾舞和歌剧。此外，玛丽热爱旅行，并十分享受与挚友一起探索世界的每一次旅程。她珍视所有的友谊，她对朋友的善良与奉献也得到了多倍的回报。所有认识她的人都将怀念她的爱尔兰式机智与智慧。
追思弥撒将于 2026 年 8 月 1 日在伊利诺伊州奥克福雷斯特的圣达米安教堂举行。亲友将于上午 10:30 在教堂聚集，共同追忆。弥撒将于 11 AM 开始。
安葬仪式将在伊利诺伊州阿尔西普的圣塞普尔克雷公墓私人举行。
相关安排由 Damar-Kaminski 殡仪馆与火葬场负责，地址：伊利诺伊州贾斯蒂斯 7861 S. 88th Avenue。电话 708-496-0200 或访问 www.kaminskifamilyfuneralhomes.com
Daunheimer, Violet Corinne Johnson Violet，享年 102 岁，于 2026 年 6 月 17 日在明尼苏达州埃迪纳安详离世。她于 1924 年 5 月 26 日出生在伊利诺伊州奥斯威戈附近，是 Elmer 和 Ruth (Ashway) Johnson 的女儿。她在家族农场与姐姐 Elnora “Norie” 和弟弟 Carl 一起长大。早年生活塑造了她终身携带的坚韧、复原力以及沉静的决心。 Violet 在二战后与 Walter J. Daunheimer 在联邦爱迪逊公司工作时相识。在丈夫 2020 年去世前，两人结婚 72 年。他们育有三个儿子：Scott、Paul 和 Brian。Violet 以优雅和勇气面对 Paul（58 岁）和 Scott（71 岁）的离世。人们将记得她的温暖、独立、实用的智慧、敏捷的才思以及“约翰逊式幽默”。先于她离世的有：丈夫；儿子 Paul 和 Scott；兄弟姐妹 Carl 和 Norie；姐夫 Don；儿媳 Cheryl；以及曾孙女 Violet。幸存者有：儿子 Brian (Anne)；儿媳 Kathy (Scott) 和 Debbie (Paul)；Scott 的孩子 Allison (Fentzke)、Stephen、Gretchen (Schmidt)；Paul 的孩子 Andrea (Svejda)、Lauren (Fatigato)；十四个曾孙辈；侄女 Martha、Becky 和 Lisa；侄子 Mark；以及许多远亲。生命庆典将于 2026 年 10 月 3 日下午 1:00 至 4:00 在伊利诺伊州欧罗拉的 Healy 礼拜堂举行。捐款可定向至西北医学中心的 Lou and Jean Malnati 脑肿瘤研究所。
Draus, Marlene Marlene Draus 于 2026 年 6 月 30 日安详离世。她是已故 Henry Draus 的妻子。已故 Otto 和 Lucille Verbiski 之女。已故 Patricia (Leonard) Sulima 之妹。Debra, Michael (Patricia), Brian (Sheryl), William 和 Andrew Sulima 的姑姑/姨妈。退休教师，曾任职于 Charles J Sahs 学校。葬礼为私人举行。捐款可赠予圣犹达儿童研究医院。
Dwyer, Patrick E. II Patrick Edward Dwyer II，来自伊利诺伊州芝加哥，于 2026 年 7 月 23 日在家人陪伴下于家中去世，享寿 86 岁。他是 Carol (原姓 Kaiser) Dwyer 挚爱的丈夫，Noelle (Paul Yates) Dwyer、Patrick Edward Dwyer III 和 Sean (Julie) Dwyer 的父亲。Aidan 和 Keira Yates，以及 Ella, Max 和 Lucy Dwyer 挚爱的祖父。已故 Francis 和 Virginia (原姓 Knotts) Dwyer 珍爱的儿子。Monica (James) Fox 和 Michael (Geraldine) Dwyer，以及已故 Kathleen (James) Sampson, William Dwyer 和 Mary Christine Dwyer 亲爱的兄弟。他还留下了许多亲爱的侄子、侄女和堂表亲。
Pat 是个地道的南区爱尔兰男孩。他毕业于圣伊格内修学院预科、芝加哥洛约拉大学以及德保罗大学法学院。 50 年多以来，他致力于代表受伤工人及个人的法律事业。他创办了自己的律师事务所，曾在伊利诺伊州审判律师协会任职，并与朋友共同创立了圣伊格内修法律协会。他是一位终身运动员，是奥林匹亚菲尔兹乡村俱乐部的高尔夫球手，也是洛约拉 Ramblers 队的忠实球迷。
Pat 最大的快乐就是他的家人和朋友。Pat 是一位拥有信仰、正直且温暖的人。无论他走到哪里，总能结交朋友。他为孩子和孙辈的成就感到无比自豪，人们将深深地思念他，并记住他的慷慨、魅力和幽默。
遗体瞻仰时间为 7 月 27 日星期一，下午 5–8 点，地点在芝加哥 10525 S. Western Ave. 的 Donnel lan 殡仪馆。教堂瞻仰时间为 7 月 28 日星期二，上午 9:30–10:30，随后于上午 10:30 在芝加哥 700 W. Adams St. 的 Old St. Patrick’s 教堂举行葬礼弥撒。安葬仪式为私人进行。请以捐款代替花卉，捐赠对象可为芝加哥耶稣会学院 (Chicago Jesuit Academy)、圣伊格内修学院筹备学校 (St. Ignatius College Prep) 奖学金基金，或芝加哥洛约拉大学体育部（篮球）。相关安排委托 Donnel lan 殡仪馆办理。信息电话：773-238-0075，网址：www.donnellanfuneralhome.com。
Frazin, Julian J. Julian J. Frazin 阁下 的生命庆典将于 7 月 30 日星期四下午 4:30 在 芝加哥犹太会堂 (Chicago Sinai Congregation) 举行， 地址为 Chicago, IL 60610, 15 W. Delaware Place。 诚挚邀请亲友共聚，共同庆祝 Frazin 法官 非凡的一生、留下的遗产、创造力以及不朽的精神。 安排由芝加哥犹太殡葬服务公司 (Chicago Jewish Funerals) 负责。
Giffney, Sally Ann Lundeberg Sally Giffney，90 岁，在与阿尔茨海默症 英勇抗争后，于 2026 年 7 月 8 日 平静离世。 她出生于 1935 年 9 月 27 日， 她的生活根植于信仰、 慈悲与服务。 她曾在基督医院 (Christ Hospital) 工作多年， 并服务于家庭暴力 庇护所。 “小 Sal”， 身材虽小， 但精神伟大。 极其友好， 总是让人们感到受欢迎、被倾听和被爱。 她的基督教信仰指引着她的生活；在服务他人中寻找快乐，用音乐填满教堂，疼爱家人和爱犬。 先于她离世的包括她心爱的儿子 Scott Giffney；她的父母以及她的哥哥 Art Lundeberg。 她的遗属包括她的孩子 Steve (Pati), Karin (Jim) Miller, Keith (DeDe)，儿媳 Lori，孙辈 Kyle, Tyler, Jordan, Alexandra, Peyton, Wilson, DJ, 和 Steph，以及许多珍视的朋友。 生命庆典将于 8 月 29 日星期六在南巴灵顿 (S. Barrington) 的 Willow Creek 教堂礼拜堂举行，上午 10:00 瞻仰，11:00 举行仪式。捐赠请至 PAWS Chicago。
Goudeau, Darla D. Darla D. Goudeau（原姓 Hood），来自 La Grange， 是已故 Janick “Jean” Goudeau 的挚爱之妻， 以及已故 Danny Tregoning 的前妻； 是 Janick “Dee” Goudeau 慈爱的母亲；也是许多人的朋友。 Darla 为自己在 WGN 儿童节目组工作的时光感到自豪。她积极参与商业和专业女性组织 (BPW) 及 Welcome Wagon 协会。 她在 LaGrange Park 的 Ready Teddy 幼儿园担任园长期间的所有前任教师和学生都将深深思念她。 她与剧场社区的所有演职人员分享了许多回忆并结下了深厚友谊，她帮助舞台熠熠生辉。 戏剧是 Darla 的爱好和生活之乐，她在组织戏剧中几乎担任过每一个职位。 追思瞻仰仪式将于 2026 年 7 月 27 日星期一下午 3 点至 8 点举行，追思礼拜于晚上 7 点在 Hitzeman 殡仪馆及火化服务中心举行，地址为 Brookfield IL, 60513, 9445 31st Street。安葬仪式为私人进行。 如愿以 Darla 的名义捐款，请捐赠至 Theatre of Western Springs, 4384 Hampton Ave, Western Springs, IL 60558。 信息电话 708-485-2000 或 www.HitzemanFuneral.com。 如果您希望向家属发送慰问卡，请发送至 Hitzeman 殡仪馆，地址为 Brookfield, Il 60513, 9445 31st Street, C/o Darla Goudeau Family。我们将很乐意将其转交给家属。
Gray, Thomas Earl Thomas Earl Gray 伊利诺伊州芝加哥市 于 2026年5月5日 在家中安详离世。他于 1941年11月4日 出生于密西西比州克林顿市。他是 Jeff Gray, Sr 和 Thomizene Robinson Gray 的 13 个孩子中的第 1 个。 Tom 在 20 岁时移居芝加哥。他在伊利诺伊理工学院获得了计算机工程学士学位和计算机科学硕士学位。他曾在标准石油公司 (Amoco) 担任系统分析师和计算机系统设计师，直到 1993 年退休。他曾在芝加哥市的多个部门工作。Tom 曾在特别活动办公室担任社区关系总监、体育发展总监以及市长议员联络员。他在市内的多个委员会和董事会任职。Thomas 极具人格魅力，是一个从不把任何人当陌生人的男人。他被誉为“芝加哥大使”。 生命庆典：2026年8月8日（星期六）：下午 1:00 至 4:00，LITTLE BLACK PEARL，芝加哥市东 47 街 1060 号，伊利诺伊州 60653。
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Guardi, Thomas Thomas W. Guardi， 78 岁，来自里弗赛德，于 2026年7月13日 离世；是 Constance “Connie” Pearson 挚爱的丈夫；是 Thomas (Ariella) Guardi 亲爱的父亲；是 Leonora 和 Francesca Guardi 慈爱的祖父；是已故 Gaetano 和 Katherine (原姓 Tatoole) Guardi 挚爱的儿子；是已故 Vita Pennington 和 Stephan Guardi 亲爱的兄弟；是许多侄子、侄女及一名侄孙的亲切叔伯。Tom 是一名退休会计师，曾任美国国税局 (IRS) 上诉官。他是弗雷德里克·劳奥尔姆斯特德协会 (Frederick Law Olmsted Society) 的活跃董事会成员，曾任财务主管三年及多年审计员。他是景观委员会的资深成员，致力于维护公共土地以传承奥尔姆斯特德的遗产。他被里弗赛德景观咨询委员会授予“公园管家”称号。由于他多年在博物馆担任志愿者以保护这个地标社区的历史，他还被授予里弗赛德历史委员会“荣誉委员”称号。他热爱园艺，喜欢陪伴孙女们。他陪她们参加足球训练、钢琴课，并前往博物馆和植物园参观。追思会将于 2026年8月1日（星期六）在 Ivins / Moravecek 殡仪馆举行，地址为里弗赛德东伯灵顿街 80 号。 详情咨询电话：708-447-2261 或访问 www.moravecek.com
Iverson, Emil Walter Emil W. Iverson， 97 岁，来自弗农希尔斯，于 2026年6月10日 离世。他出生于明尼苏达州，在芝加哥长大。他是一名令人自豪的海军陆战队员，曾在西北大学担任跑卫。他是一个勤奋的人，热爱陪伴他的孩子、孙辈和曾孙辈。他热爱汽车，是古巴队 (Cubs) 和黑鹰队 (Blackhawks) 的忠实球迷。他热爱约翰·韦恩的电影，并且会一遍又一遍地观看。他热爱户外活动。在他在世时，与其共同生活 66 年的妻子 Muriel 及其儿媳 Terese 已先于他离世。他的妹妹 Phyllis 及其家人在世。他的子女 Emil (Ellen), Anne, John, Tom (Lisa), Steve (Rochelle), Jim (Brenda), 和 Mike 在世。他是 Tommy (Danielle), Matt (Cassy), Ryan (Missy), Danny (Jackie), Kevin (Erin), Dane, Cameron, 和 Kiana 慈爱的祖父。他是 Avery, Selma, Wyatt, Briggs, Nova, Eleanora, Stevie, 和 Scottie 慈爱的曾祖父。我们将深深怀念他。 利伯蒂维尔的 Burnett-Dane 殡仪馆负责办理所有后事。
Jack, Bevington Eugene Jack Eugene Bevington， 91 岁，于 2026年7月3日（星期四）在伊利诺伊州格伦维尤的格伦布鲁克医院在家人陪伴下安详离世。
Jack 于 1934年8月9日 出生在堪萨斯州安东尼市，是 Glenn Day Bevington, Sr. 和 Mary Lazetta Schroeder Bevington 的八个孩子中最小的一个。在经济大萧条和第二次世界大战期间成长，塑造了他终身对历史、家庭、服务和社区的重视。
在安东尼高中毕业后，杰克曾在阿奇森、托皮卡和圣菲铁路公司短时间工作，随后在美国海军陆战队服役三年，期间曾在被占领的日本执行任务。之后，他获得了加州州立大学洛杉矶分校的英语文学学士学位，并与特蕾莎·德尔加迪略结婚，两人共同抚养了四个孩子。
杰克在教育教科书出版商 Scott, Foresman and Company 工作了 30 年多，其职业生涯从教科书销售逐步晋升为业务系统分析师。在从 Scott, Foresman 退休后，他继续担任业务系统顾问。杰克在 Scott, Foresman 遇到了他挚爱的妻子詹妮弗·劳尔，两人于 1987 年结婚。
杰克认为，良好的社区——以及良好的民主——是由选择参与的普通人建立起来的。他多年担任巴灵顿伍兹互助用水协会 (Barrington Woods Mutual Water Association) 的主席和信托员，随后进入格伦维尤历史中心 (Glenview History Center) 董事会，并加入协助将前格伦维尤海军航空站重新开发为 The Glen 的咨询委员会。杰克和珍妮积极参与地方政治，在民主党担任志愿者，并担任选举法官。2008 年搬到北布鲁克 Covenant Living 养老院后，杰克通过为其他居民朗读书籍来做志愿者，通常还会配以幻灯片和生动的评论。
杰克是一位热衷的读者、终身学习者，以及一名敬业的家族历史学家。早在家谱研究变得普遍之前，他就投入了无数时间为后代保存家族故事、照片和记录。他未完成的回忆录反映了他的信念：普通人的生活也值得被铭记。
他的遗属包括子女：詹妮弗·德尔加迪略·贝文顿、杰弗里·迈克尔·贝文顿、卡罗琳·玛丽亚·贝文顿和克里斯托弗·尤金·贝文顿；儿媳与女婿：埃里克·塞法斯和丽莎·萨尔瓦瑟；以及孙辈：麦肯齐·玛格丽特、佐伊·弗朗西斯和威廉·杰弗里。
在他之前去世的包括：他深爱的妻子詹妮弗·劳尔·贝文顿；前妻特蕾莎·德尔加迪略·哈里森；夭折的儿子克里斯托弗·罗伯特；父母格伦·戴·贝文顿（高级）和玛丽·拉泽塔·施罗德·贝文顿；以及兄弟姐妹哈罗德·塞弗特、玛丽·尼尔、埃尔默·贝文顿、凯瑟琳·德罗斯尔梅耶、格伦·戴·贝文顿（初级）、瓦莱里亚·样本和唐·贝文顿。
追思服务将于 2026 年 9 月 19 日，星期六上午 10:00 在北布鲁克 Covenant Living 举行，地址为：伊利诺伊州北布鲁克 Techny 路 2625 号，随后将进行私人葬礼。
请以捐款代替献花，纪念捐款可通过格伦维尤-北布鲁克基万尼斯基金会 (Glenview-Northbrook Kiwanis Foundation) 捐至“杰克与詹妮弗·贝文顿奖学金基金”，邮寄地址为：P.O. Box 2831, Glenview, IL 60025。
杰克相信，历史是通过一个又一个的故事被保存下来的。通过他的军旅生涯、公民领导力、对民主的承诺、对家族历史的奉献以及终身的好奇心，他丰富了周围人的生活，并留下了一份将世代相传的遗产。
Kieffe, FSC, Brother Neil Brother Neil Kieffe，93岁，于2026年7月20日在伊利诺伊州Romeoville的StoryPoint去世。他担任德拉萨基督之友会 (De La Salle Christian Brother) 修道士长达68年。他于1933年5月21日出生在密苏里州St. Joseph (Buchanan)，原名William Charles Kieffer, Jr.，父母为William C. Kieffe和Margaret (Redmond) Kieffe。他曾就读于内布拉斯加州Omaha的克雷顿大学 (Creighton University)，并毕业于爱荷华州Ames的爱荷华州立大学，获得航空航天工程学士学位 (BsAeroE)。他还就读于明尼苏达州Winona的圣玛丽学院 (Saint Mary’s)，并获得了伊利诺伊州DeKalb的北伊利诺伊大学的硕士 (MS) 和教育学博士 (Ed.D.) 学位。他曾在赖特-帕特森空军基地 (Wright-Petterson AFB) 的美国空军 (USAF) 服役。他曾在德拉萨学院 (De La Salle Institute) 任教，并担任芝加哥圣帕特里克高中 (Saint Patrick High School) 的校长。Neil修士在伊利诺伊州Romeoville的刘易斯大学 (Lewis University) 担任教授和管理人员多年。他还曾在巴勒斯坦伯利恒的伯利恒大学工作31年，担任教学技术总监和学术副校长。幸存者包括他的妹妹，来自阿拉巴马州Cullman的Kay Barmettler夫人；他的侄女，来自弗吉尼亚州Richmond的Beth Laws；他的侄孙，来自华盛顿州Camas的James Barmettler，以及德拉萨基督之友会。 基督徒葬礼弥撒将于2026年7月27日上午11:00在伊利诺伊州Romeoville刘易斯大学的圣查尔斯·波罗米奥礼拜堂 (St. Charles Borromeo Chapel) 举行。弥撒前的吊唁时间为上午10:00至11:00。安葬仪式私人举行。纪念捐赠可寄至：Christian Brothers, 7650 S. County Line Rd., Burr Ridge, IL 60527. 礼仪安排由伊利诺伊州Lockport的O’Neil殡葬之家负责。电话：815-838-5010 www.oneilfuneralhome.com
Lannan, John Rogers John Lannan，88岁，居住在芝加哥和佛罗里达州St. Petersburg，于2026年6月29日在佛罗里达州Dunedin家中与家人陪伴下平静去世。John出生于华盛顿特区，是John V. 和 Esther R. Lannan之子。他曾就读于伊利诺伊州Evanston的圣乔治高中 (St. George High School) 和芝加哥洛约拉大学 (Loyola University, Chicago)。他是已故的Barbara Moran和已故的Margaret Ayers深爱的丈夫；是Sean (Anastasia), Eileen, 和 Edward (Claudia) 亲爱的父亲；是EJ (Amanda), Christopher, John, 和 Peter 的祖父。John的幸存亲属包括他的兄弟Patrick (Jan) 以及侄子和侄女。John的妹妹Diana早于他去世。John与他的妻子 (Barbara)、儿子 (Edward) 和儿媳 (Claudia) 共同经营 Mastercraft Vending and Coffee Service 公司。John曾担任针对芝加哥地区弱势青少年的 LINK Unlimited Scholars 项目的赞助人和导师，并且是芝加哥和佛罗里达州教会社区的积极支持者。他热爱网球、高尔夫球，喜欢与家人一起进行摩托车旅行和冒险旅行。John引用亨特·S·汤普森 (Hunter S. Thompson) 的一段话来描述他想要的生活方式：“生命不应是一场前往坟墓的旅程，目的是为了让一副漂亮且保存完好的躯体安全抵达，而应该是侧身滑入烟雾之中，彻底地挥霍，完全地磨损，并大声宣称‘哇！真是一次精彩的旅程！’”这很好地总结了他的生活。所有认识他的人都将深深地怀念并慈爱地记得他。不收花礼，捐款可为纪念John寄至 Nashoba Learning Group，网址：https://nashobalearninggroup.org/ 。
Logsdon, Margaret 5月29日，Margaret Logsdon在家人陪伴下平静去世，此时夕阳正落在她深爱的芝加哥天际线上。 她将被人们怀念。
玛格丽特姑姑天生就是一个 麻烦制造者 (rabblerouser)， 并且直到最后一刻依然如此。她完全按照自己的意愿生活，选择终身不婚且不育，而是周游世界，往返于各地。她从高中毕业那一刻起就开始欧洲之旅，而她的旅程在 2018. 年以一次南极之行告终。1967 年，她去了一家职业介绍所，表达了在广播电台工作的愿望，却被告知她“不够漂亮”。于是她直接走出去，直奔 CBS 广播电台，并获得了一份销售工作。几年后，她在 TWA 航空公司找到了真正的职业方向，这让她得以看遍世界。在 80 年代，她购买了位于 Lakeview 的公寓并在此居住直到终老，将这里变成了一个井井有条的珠宝盒，收藏着她多次旅行带来的珍宝。
她从未学过开车，但是一位热衷于乘坐巴士的人。退休后，她成为了一名志愿者引导员，夜晚则尽可能多地参加各类戏剧和音乐会。她还学习了发声课程以提升自己的卡拉 OK 水平。她开始进行水上健身操，无论如何每周从不缺席。癌症的诊断最终让她慢了下来，但她拒绝让病魔夺走她的活力与独立。
追思会将于 8 月 15 日 12-4 点在 Mrs Murphy's Irish Bistro 举行。无需鲜花，但欢迎在饮用啤酒和威士忌时，分享关于这个身材娇小、精神强悍之人的故事。
MacLennan, John D. "Jack" John D. “Jack” MacLennan，年龄 83,，来自斯科基 (Skokie)。遗属包括其妻 Bette（原姓 Krombholz）MacLennan；儿子 David (Michele) MacLennan；孙子女 Aiden, William, 和 Kaitlyn；兄弟 Fred McLennan；以及侄子 Matthew McLennan。先于他去世的包括其父母 John T. 和 Clara（原姓 MacKenzie）McLennan，以及他的女儿 Maureen MacLennan。追思礼拜将于 2026 年 7 月 28, 日周二下午 1:30 在埃文斯顿第一联合卫理公会教堂 (First United Methodist Church of Evanston) 举行，地址为埃文斯顿 Church St. 516 号。不收鲜花，纪念捐款可寄至前列腺癌基金会 (Prostate Cancer Foundation)，地址为 1250 Fourth St., Santa Monica, CA 90401 (pcf.org)，或您选择的任何慈善机构。 葬礼信息： 请拨打 847.673.6111 或访问 habenfuneral.com 阅读完整讣告并留下吊唁信息。
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Mayers, Patrick Leo Jan u ary 1, 1940 - June 14, 2026 Pat 在芝加哥的海德公园 (Hyde Park) 社区长大，是两名学者 Freddie 和 Ben 的小儿子。Pat 是一位真正的文艺复兴式人物，拥有聪颖的头脑、俏皮的精神、灿烂的笑容以及闪烁的目光。他热爱家人和朋友（尽管他对欺凌者没有耐心，且不愿姑息愚蠢之辈）。Pat 以一种罕见的正念迎接生活，始终活在当下，但他在所做的一切事情上都极其专注，在做出选择时审慎深思。他是一位特立独行且独立的思考者，如果所有人都向右转，Pat 就会向左转。这种好奇心引导他从一个问题跳转到另一个问题，在日常交往中，他经常问：“怎么会那样？”以及“这难道不令人惊叹吗？”作为一名充满热情且终身学习的人，Pat 的青少年时期在阅读、绘画、参加游泳、跳水、体操比赛、在森林中进行定向越野，以及弹奏吉他、下棋和下中国古棋（围棋）中度过。他在就读海德公园高中 (Hyde Park High School) 和希默学院 (Shimer College) 之后，在 17 岁时登上船只独自前往欧洲，随后前往古巴，沿途精通了德语、法语和西班牙语。在成年早期，Pat 崇尚教育家约翰·杜威 (John Dewey) 的体验式学习模型，曾教授高中数学，加入了户外拓展 (Outward Bound) 的领导力计划，担任过社会工作者，并在 1970 年代担任芝加哥大学皮尔斯塔 (Pierce Tower) 宿舍 Shorey House 的驻校舍监。Pat 非常热爱以《全球概览》(Whole Earth Catalog) 为代表的 DIY 运动，并自学如何用竹子、强力胶带和塑料薄膜制作皮划艇、衣服和羽绒外套、玩具、乐器以及悬挂式滑翔机。
他喜欢与他以前的童军指导员兼最亲密的朋友——艺术家及“拯救沙丘委员会” (Save the Dunes Council) 自然保护主义者约翰·霍金森 (John Hawkinson) 一起绘制沙丘的水彩风景画。约翰鼓励 Pat 创作了两本出版的儿童读物：《再走一个街区》(Just One More Block) 和《丢失的熊，找到的熊》(Lost Bear, Found Bear)。在加入凯勒管理研究生院 (Keller Graduate School of Management) 和 DeVry 大学担任学术事务副校长及学术副校长之前，Pat 在芝加哥大学完成了本科和研究生学业。他于 1978 年在 Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi 的指导下获得博士学位；他的论文题目是《青春期的心流及其与学校体验的关系》(Flow in Adolescence and Its Relation to School Experience)。1983, Pat 与 Benjamin D. Wright 合著并出版了《教育与心理学中的对话统计学》(Conversational Statistics in Education and Psychology) 一书。在 DeVry 大学，Pat 是旨在提高学生成功率（特别是数学方面）的创新学术计划和研究的推动力量。他因是一位极其善良和慷慨的人而广受赞誉，总是热切地支持他的朋友、学生和同事。在成年早中期，他遇到了挚爱的妻子 Pamela，她是一位教师和作家，两人育有第二个儿子 Will，Pat 为他写了第三本儿童书《那个大写 B 的小男孩》(the little Boy with a Capital B)。他们带着深厚的爱与欢笑共同探索生活，旅行探访朋友，学习航海、观鸟并记录他们的生命故事。Pat 经常为家人写诗和俳句，赞美周围的自然奇观。Pat 将《易经》作为道德指南，它是儒家五经之一（在道教中也被用作指南）。在晚年，Pat 重新学习了
潜水，这不仅反映了他对游泳和潜水的热爱，也体现了他对海洋生命之美与奥秘的好奇心。帕特和帕姆共同度过了许多专注的岁月，一起徒步游览印第安纳沙丘 (Indiana Dunes)，并探索了佛罗里达州那不勒斯 (Naples, Florida) 的螺旋沼泽保护区 (Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary)，帕特在那里成为了佛罗里达大师级自然主义者 (Florida Master Naturalist)。2023 年，帕特写了一本精彩的回忆录，题为《我们周围的寂静》(The Silence Around Us)。所有认识并爱他的人都将深深思念他。他的遗属包括他深爱的妻子帕梅拉·梅耶斯 (Pamela Mayers)，三个孩子：约书亚 (Joshua, 配偶 Jacqueline)、莉亚 (Leah, 配偶 Lauren) 和威廉 (William, 配偶 Corinne)，以及三个孙辈：本杰明 (Benjamin)、艾米莉 (Emily) 和马德琳 (Madeline)。他的遗属还包括他的第一任配偶芭芭拉·威斯勒·梅耶斯 (Barbara Wissler Mayers)，她是约书亚和莉亚的母亲。先于他去世的有他的父母弗里德里卡·莫雷尔·梅耶斯 (Friedericka Maurer Mayers)、本尼迪克特·梅耶斯 (Benedict Mayers) 以及他的兄弟弗雷德里克·梅耶斯 (Frederick Mayers)。
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Meier, Victor G. Victor G. "Vic" Meier，一位忠实的丈夫、父亲、祖父、曾祖父、兄弟、叔父/舅父、退伍军人及朋友，在挚爱的家人陪伴下离世。最了解他的人首先会将他记得为一个家庭至上的人，他最大的快乐便是他所爱的人们。 遗体瞻仰时间为 2026 年 7 月 27 日，星期一，下午 3 点至纪念服务开始前，纪念服务于下午 6:30 举行，地点均在 Davenport Family Funeral Home, 149 West Main Street, Barrington, IL 60010。 欲了解更多信息及完整讣告，请访问 www.davenportfamily.com
Melas, Denise Slesser 来自 伊利诺伊州 帕克里奇 (Park Ridge, IL) 的 Denise Slesser Melas，76 岁，于 2026 年 7 月 17 日离世。她于 1950 年 7 月 9 日出生在 伊利诺伊州 蓝色岛 (Blue Island, IL)，父母是 James 和 Dorothy (原姓 Tremblay) Slesser。
Denise 是 Timothy Melas 51 年来深爱的妻子；是 Monica (Kevan) Balcerak 挚爱的母亲；是 Jackson, Amelia, Josie, 和 Crosby 疼爱的祖母；是 James (Astrid) Slesser 和 Jerry (Lynn) Slesser 亲爱的姐妹；是 Anthony (Denise) 和 Cynthia Melas, Donna Slesser 亲爱的嫂子/弟媳/姑嫂；是 Nicole (Jacob), Jamie (Lindsey), Mallory 和 Grant Slesser 亲爱的姑姑/姨妈；也是许多人的姑奶奶/姨婆及亲爱的朋友。
在西伊利诺伊大学 (Western Illinois University) 毕业后，Denise 开始了她的专业教师职业生涯，随后转型进入销售领域，在 Xerox 以及后来的 Herman Miller 拥有了长期且成功的销售职业生涯。通过工作，她建立了持久的人际关系，并赢得了同事和客户的共同尊重。
Denise 对体育有着终身的热情，这源于她曾陪伴深爱的父亲观看熊队 (Bear games) 比赛，包括 1963 年的 NFL 冠军赛。无论是亲自参与各种体育项目的友好竞争，还是为她最喜爱的家乡球队加油，她都以热情和坚定不移的忠诚迎接每一个赛季。Denise 也是一名专注的烘焙师，让她的家人和朋友们总是期待着下一批出炉的点心。这项技能已愉快地传给了 Monica 和她的孩子们。
Miner, William N. William N. Miner 是一位深情的丈夫、父亲和朋友，于 7 月 13 日在孩子 Jonathan 和 Gregory 的陪伴下安详离世。他出生于大萧条时期，在伊利诺伊州 Cicero 长大，是来自伊朗 Ada 的亚述移民夫妇的五个孩子之一。作为伊利诺伊大学的毕业生，Bill 曾在朝鲜战争中担任步兵，他对自己国家的忠诚之情从未动摇。1965 年，他与他一生的挚爱 Marianne 结婚，在她在 2023 年去世前，两人享受了近 60 年的婚姻生活。在 suốt 他的生命中，Bill 是一位成功的商人、多项运动运动员、勤奋的读者以及热衷于古典音乐的爱好者。他待人亲切且富有魅力，同时安静且善于思考。Bill 拥有超过 90 年近乎完美的健康状况，许多认识他的人都对他年轻的外貌和生活质量感到惊讶。按照他的遗愿，将不举行吊唁或葬礼，他将与 Marianne 一起安葬在伊利诺伊州 River Grove 的 Elmwood 墓地。欲了解更多信息，请访问 ryan-parke.com 或致电 (847) 823-1171。
Nolan, Thomas Michael Patrick Thomas Michael Patrick Nolan，出生于 1942 年 7 月 15 日，于 2026 年 7 月 11 日进入永恒生命。他是 Hon. Gloria Grace Coco 27 年来的深情丈夫；退休的库克县法官（负责家庭暴力事务）。他是 Matthew (Connie) Nolan 和 Peter (Karen) Nolan 的深情父亲。他是 Michael, Adeline, 和 Ashby 骄傲的祖父；是 Julian 的曾祖父。他是 John (Sandy) 和 Eileen (McNally) Nolan 挚爱的儿子。他是已故 James (Cathy) Nolan, Kathleen (Allen Wesolowski) Nolan, Jane (已故 Steve Heffernan) Nolan 深爱的兄弟。他是 Ray 和 Diane Hill, Veronica (已故 Jerome II) Furman 的妹夫/姐夫。他是许多侄子和侄女最喜欢的叔叔。他是许多人的忠实且最好的朋友。Tom 就读于 St. Leo Grammar 小学；Leo 高中 ('60) 和 Loyola 大学 ('64)。作为 Thomas M. Nolan and Associates 以及随后的 The Nolan Group 的总裁，Tom 在政府关系领域成为了顶尖专家，从业时间超过 40 年，专门从事社会服务和医疗保健领域。他的工作显著改善了无数贫困伊利诺伊州居民的生活。他博学多才，是政府和政治运作方面的专家，且是一位极出色的讲故事的人。他的魅力和个性让所有接触过他的人都露出了笑容。在最后的 13 年里，他勇敢地与肺纤维化作斗争，所有认识他的人都将深深地怀念他。吊唁仪式将于 2026 年 7 月 30 日（星期四）下午 3:00 至晚上 8:00 在位于 Hinsdale, IL, 60521, 60 South Grant Street 的 Sullivan 殡仪馆举行。2026 年 7 月 31 日（星期五），邀请亲友于上午 9:00 聚集吊唁，随后于上午 10:30 在位于 Hinsdale, IL 60521, 306 West 4th Street 的 St. Isaac Jogues 教堂举行葬礼弥撒。请以捐款代替献花，可前往 http://www.leohighschool.org/donate 为纪念 Tom Nolan 向 Leo 高中捐款；或向 Tom Nolan 基金捐款，地址：c/o Leo High School, 7901 South Sangamon, Chicago, IL 60620。由 Hinsdale 的 Sullivan 殡仪馆负责安排。电话 630-323-0275 或访问 www.sullivanfuneralhomehinsdale.com
Pullen, Thomas L. Tom Thomas L. Pullen，82 岁，来自伊利诺伊州 Gladstone，于 2026 年 6 月 20 日（星期六）在伊利诺伊州 Stronghurst 安详离世。Pullen 法官在芝加哥和华盛顿特区拥有卓越的法律职业生涯，并于 1997 年被选任为副首席移民法官。这一角色使他进入首席移民法官办公室 (OCIJ)，该办公室是移民审查执行办公室 (EOIR) 内部负责监督和管理全国移民法庭的组成部分。
Pullen 法官的父母以及与其共同生活 39 年的伴侣 Peter Ferenczy 先于他去世。
家人和朋友将于 2026 年 8 月 12 日，星期三上午 11:30 在伊利诺伊州奥夸卡 (Oquawka) 的奥夸卡墓地 (Oquawka Cemetery) 聚集。带有军事荣誉的墓地仪式将于中部时间 (CT) 12:00pm 举行。请以向 Mellinger 基金会 (Mellinger Foundation, 1025 East Broadway, Monmouth, IL 61462) 捐款代替献花，以纪念 Pullen 法官。
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Raths, Donald Clifford (Don Donald C. Raths)，87, 岁，居住在伊利诺伊州唐纳斯格罗夫 (Downers Grove)，于 2026 年 7 月 15, 2026. 日，星期三安详离世。Don 1938 年 10 月 14, 1938, 在宾夕法尼亚州费城出生，是 Marian 和 Herbert Raths 之子，与兄弟姐妹 Charles、Martha 和 Herbert 一起长大。Don 是一名自豪的 Spartan，1964. 年在密歇根州立大学获得了土木工程学位。他在密歇根州卡拉马祖 (Kalamazoo) 的 Carl Walker and Associates 开启了结构工程职业生涯，在那里他培养了定义其职业生涯的专业技能。他也在卡拉马祖遇到了他一生的挚爱 Ginny，开启了一段持续 58 年以上的伴侣关系。Don 和 Ginny 搬到了唐纳斯格罗夫，Don 在那里加入其兄长 Charles 的工程公司，该公司后来成为 Raths, Raths and Johnson。他担任负责人，将其余的职业生涯都奉献给了该公司。对 Don 而言，工程不仅仅是一门职业，更是终身的热情，他对他所做的工作以及他帮助实现的建筑感到非常自豪。虽然 Don 重视事业，但对他来说，没有什么比家庭更重要。任何认识他的人都会迅速发现，他的妻子、孩子和孙辈是他的世界中心。他珍惜与他们共处的每一个机会，尤其是分享故事、提供深思熟虑的建议以及庆祝他们的成就。Don 留下了深爱的妻子 Ginny；兄弟 Herbert Raths (Lisa)；儿子 John (Monica)；女儿 Sarah (Dave Diehl)；以及他心爱的孙辈 Tommy 和 Caroline Diehl, Carson Diehl, Katie Raths, Lauren Diehl, 和 Gabi Raths。他的遗产通过他深爱的家庭、他以诚信建立的职业生涯，以及他通过慷慨、智慧和友谊所影响的无数生命而延续。请以向 Morton 树木园 (The Morton Arboretum https://give.mortonarb.org/campaign/758958/donate) 或密歇根州立大学工程学院捐款代替献花。生命庆典将于 8 月 9 日，星期日 11:00 am - 2:00 pm 在 Morton 树木园 Thornhill 中心举行。
Rieger, Pearl H. Pearl H. Rieger 原姓 Handelsman, 98 岁。 仪式 星期日 11AM Congregation Rodfei Zedek, 5200 S. Hyde Park Blvd., Chicago, IL 60615. 欲了解更多殡葬信息，请访问我们的网站， www.cjfinfo.com
Satterlee, Suzy 苏齐·安·海因斯·萨特利 (Suzy Ann Hines Satterlee)， 来自伊利诺伊州斯特里姆伍德 (Streamwood, Illinois)， 于 2026 年 6 月 16 日周二去世，享年 92 岁。 苏齐的父母克莱德和波琳·海因斯 (Clyde and Pauline Hines) 先于她去世； 她的兄弟姐妹及其配偶唐纳德 (诺玛)·海因斯 (Donald (Norma) Hines)、海伦 (乔治)·巴布 (Helen (George) Babou) 和凯 (盖里)·威斯纳 (Kay (Gerry) Weesner) 以及她深爱的丈夫杰里 (Jerry) 也已先逝。 她的遗属包括儿子杰夫·萨特利 (Jeff Satterlee)；女儿艾米 (格雷格里)·达奎拉 (Amy (Gregory) D'Aquila)；她的孙女梅林达 (Melinda) 和阿曼达 (Amanda)；她的姐夫/妹夫温斯顿·萨特利博士 (Dr. Winston Satterlee)；她的侄女/外甥女丽兹 (Liz) 和米歇尔·萨特利 (Michelle Satterlee)；她的侄女/外甥女维基 (加里)·卢贝克 (Vicki (Gary) Luebke)、罗宾·巴布 (Robin Babou)、乔 (隆)·贝内特 (Jo (Ron) Bennett)；她的侄子/外甥布拉德利·海因斯 (Bradley Hines) 以及她的好友芭芭拉 (Barbara)。 家属向斯特里姆伍德西布鲁克养老院 (Westbrook Senior Living) 的护理人员、护士、护理助理和主管们表示衷心的感谢，感谢他们在过去六年里给苏齐提供的卓越照顾、善意和关怀。他们的奉献不仅给苏齐带来了安慰，也给了她的家人慰藉。 我们还要感谢来自阿登玫瑰 (Arden Rose) 的亲爱的乔伊斯 (Joyce)，她让苏齐生命的最后四年变得比想象中更加美好。 关于苏齐卓越生命的庆祝活动将在日后计划。 请以纪念捐款代替鲜花，捐款将用于通过年度节日礼品基金资助西布鲁克养老院的护理人员，以纪念苏齐。 支票收款人请写：Westbrook – Holiday Fund，并邮寄至：Amy D’Aquila, 619 Linsey Ave., Schaumburg, IL 60194
Sengstock, Jr., Charles A. 查尔斯·A·森斯托克二世 (Charles A. Sengstock, Jr.)，长期担任摩托罗拉公司 (Motorola, Inc.) 的公共关系高管，曾于 20 世纪 80 年代担任公司发言人，于 2026 年 7 月 16 日去世，享年 93 岁。他被认为是芝加哥音乐史的权威，退休后致力于撰写历史书籍和文章。森斯托克先生长期居住在北布鲁克 (Northbrook)，在摩托罗拉的职业生涯中担任过多项高级职务，包括企业传播总监。他还领导了公司的公共关系委员会（一个由来自全球的公司公关人员组成的团体），并指导了许多年轻员工。在 20 世纪 80 年代末和 90 年代初，森斯托克先生广泛走访亚洲，以建立一个服务于该公司日益增长的亚洲业务的公共关系网络。在此之前，他在亚利桑那州凤凰城担任了五年西部地区企业公共关系总监。在进入摩托罗拉之前，森斯托克先生曾从事广播撰稿工作，最初在伊利诺伊州迪凯特 (Decatur, Ill.) 的 WSOY 电台，后来在芝加哥的 WGN 电台。他曾担任阿默研究基金会 (Armour Research Foundation，现为伊利诺伊理工大学研究所以及) 的公共关系代表，随后担任 Soiltest, Inc. 的营销经理。正是在阿默研究所在职期间，森斯托克先生开始在业余时间从事关于芝加哥音乐史主题的自由撰稿。阿默研究所在南区，那里在 20 世纪 10 年代末至 20 年代，随着爵士乐从新奥尔良迁入而盛行，森斯托克先生开始采访仍居住在该地区的前爵士乐音乐家和表演者。在许多古老的爵士乐场所因城市再开发而被拆除之前，他还拍摄了大量照片。他与著名的芝加哥爵士乐
权威人士及唱片收藏家约翰·斯坦纳博士 (Dr. John Steiner) 共同研究《芝加哥卫报》(Chicago Defender) 记录的该市爵士乐早期岁月。基于他们的研究，森斯托克先生 (Mr. Sengstock) 在美国和英国的音乐出版物上发表了一系列文章。随后在摩托罗拉公司工作期间（该公司在 20 世纪 80 年代正在生产领域实施显著的质量改进技术），森斯托克先生撰写了《通信过程中的质量》(Quality in the Communications Process) 一书 (1997)。1997 年从摩托罗拉退休后，他又撰写了两本关于芝加哥音乐史的书籍：《芝加哥早期南区剧院的爵士乐》(Jazz Music in Chicago’s Early Southside Theaters) 出版于 1999 年，而《那座蹒跚的小镇》(That Toddlin’ Town) 则由伊利诺伊大学出版社于 2004 年出版。《那座蹒跚的小镇》记录了 20 世纪 20 和 30 年代芝加哥舞曲乐队业务的发展历史。他还为伊利诺伊州诺斯布鲁克 (Northbrook, Ill.) 的百年历史书籍《我们的历史织造》(Fabric of Our History) (2001) 撰写了一个章节，探讨该地区的地质和早期人类定居历史。在整个职业生涯中，森斯托克先生一直积极参与美国公共关系协会 (Public Relations Society of America) 的活动，并曾任亚利桑那州凤凰城分会主席、芝加哥分会董事会成员，以及在国家委员会中担任职务。他也积极参与教会事务，担任诺斯布鲁克村长老会教堂 (Village Presbyterian Church of Northbrook) 的长老。他的遗属包括妻子诺玛·哈尔赛斯 (Norma Halseth)、女儿劳拉·瓦尔科 (Laura Valko) 及其丈夫大卫 (David)、儿子查尔斯·森斯托克三世 (Charles Sengstock III) 及其妻子金伯利 (Kimberly)，以及四个孙辈和四个曾孙辈。葬礼仪式将于 8 月 1 日星期六上午 10:30 在诺斯布鲁克 Covenant Living 举行，地址为 2625 Techny Road, Northbrook, IL 60062。请以向 Covenant Living 慈善基金 (Northbrook) 捐款代替赠花，联系人：Rebecca Grant, 2625 Techny Road, Northbrook, Il 60062。
Shechtman, Morrie Morrie Shechtman 于 2026 年 7 月 14 日——他的 84 岁生日当天——在蒙大拿州卡利斯佩尔（Kalispell, MT）逝世，身边陪伴着他深爱的家人。他的遗属包括结婚 47 年的妻子 Arleah，以及两个儿子 David 和 Charlie；孙辈 Ava 和 Aden；以及他的兄弟姐妹 Barry 和 Renee。Morrie 于 1942 年 7 月 14 日出生在伊利诺伊州芝加哥，父母为 Charles 和 Sylvia Shechtman。他毕业于埃文斯顿镇高中（Evanston Township High School）、密歇根大学、芝加哥大学以及伊利诺伊大学芝加哥分校。Morrie 是一位终身学习者，非常重视国际旅行、文化交流和激烈的辩论。他永不停歇的好奇心和对冒险的热情塑造了孩子们的生命。在他朋友、同事和邻居眼中，他是他们见过的最有趣的人之一。Morrie 的职业生涯在许多方面反映了时代的变迁。他拥护一套基于个人成长价值观的自由意志主义信念系统，这引导他从大学教授转变为治疗师，再到顾问和作家。他对世界最强有力的贡献之一是他获得成功的第一本书《无网工作：如何在当今高风险商业世界中生存与繁荣》（Working Without A Net: How To Survive And Thrive In Today’s High Risk Business World），该书在 1995 年被美国众议院议长誉为必读之作。这本书的成功将 Morrie 的影响力推向了全球思想领袖的高度。他是一个充满思想的人，而他的思想改变了生命。Morrie 随后为全球政府和商业领导者提供咨询。他的著作和思想继续影响着当代领导者，并将长期影响未来。Morrie 热爱他的家人、他的工作和自然。他的自由意志主义信念源于一种充满激情的承诺：保持自然和人类的野性。请以捐款给 https://wildmontana.org/ 代替献花。这一行为将延续他为保护自然最真实形态所作的承诺。Johnson-Gloschat 殡仪馆负责为该家庭提供服务。
Sutfin, Eugene E. Eugene E. Sutfin，终身居住在莫顿格罗夫（Morton Grove），于 July 19, 2026 逝世，享年 70 岁。他在亲人的陪伴下在家中平静离世。他是一位终身工匠，精通多种贸易。他的妻子 Donna 和三个孩子 Melissa, Jessica, 和 Jimmy，以及他的兄弟姐妹 Bill, Jude, John, Mary, Tom, 和已故的 Mike 将深切地怀念他。在 Simkins 殡仪馆（6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove）举行的纪念瞻仰仪式为周三下午 3:00 开始，直至晚上 7:00 纪念服务开始。请在 www.simkinsfh.com 的在线访客簿签名。(847) 965-2500
Taylor, Loretta Mae Lorie Ward 我们非常悲痛地宣布 Loretta Taylor 的逝世，她在短时间住院后于 June 19, 2026, 逝世，享年 68 岁。出生于 November 19,1957, 在伊利诺伊州芝加哥。Lorie 的生活以深切的同情心、敏捷的才智和难以置信的坚强为标志。她以对众多忠实朋友和庞大且关系紧密的家庭的坚定忠诚而闻名。Loretta 通过她的护士工作、小组会议、参加教会、同事以及几乎所有她接触过的人，触动了非常非常多人的生活！Loretta 的遗属包括与其共同生活 47 年的伴侣 Otto Franklin，她的女儿 Alanya (Franklin) 和 Stephan Coleman，她的儿子 Kyle Franklin 和 Jovan (Tucker)，儿子 Kevin Franklin 和 Kashay (Shane Bush)，孙辈 Aaron, Myles, Payton, Pryce, Kevin Jr, Kolin, Kai, Theo 以及曾孙女 Ava。她的姐妹 Eileen
(Ward) 和 Michael Olewinski，兄弟 Mark Ward 和 Chad Coker，兄弟 Jeffrey Ward，兄弟 Paul Ward 和 Peggy (Haggerty)，以及兄弟 Ronald Ward，以及许多远亲、姨姑/姑母、侄女/外甥女、侄子/外甥以及表亲。在 Lorie 之前去世的包括她深爱的父母 Joan (Heffron) 和 Bernard Ward，公婆 Bessie 和 Otto Sr Franklin，嫂子/弟媳 Diane Franklin，嫂子/弟媳 Joanie (Ward) Zidek，她亲爱的姐姐 Delores (Ward) Davis 和姐夫 James Davis，以及祖父母、姨姑/姑母、叔伯/舅舅和表亲。在她的整个生活中，Lorie 热爱缝纫、针线活和十字绣，热爱女童军，喜欢去海滩和游泳池，喜欢潜水、水上乐园、过山车、万圣节，喜欢陪伴她的孙辈们，以及她的约克夏梗犬 Gus，热爱圣诞节、研读圣经，以及去 Dunkin Donuts、Portillo's 和 Home Run Inn。人们记得她的诚实、勤奋、对朋友和家人的忠诚，记得她与父亲 Bernie 一起修理汽车，以及从母亲 Joan 身上学到的生活启示！家属希望感谢 Mt. Vernon 的 Good Samaritan 医院的护理人员，以及 The Little Sisters of the Poor 的修女和工作人员。捐款可以以 Loretta 的名义捐赠至：The Little Sisters of the Poor, 2325 North Lakewood Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614。Loretta，愿你安息，与天使一同飞翔！
Ramón Vasquez
Ramón 通常在一家他共同经营了 20 年以上的社区餐厅柜台后微笑。他喜欢给顾客开玩笑，在邻里间享有盛名且深受喜爱。在他每周与四个兄弟一起打扑克之夜，人们将非常想念他的幽默。Ramón 周末在家中平静离世，陪伴在他身边的是妻子 Tonya，以及他们的两个孩子 Katarina 和 Victoria，还有他的四个兄弟。作为一名动物爱好者，Ramón 留下了两只猫 Fiona 和 Ray，以及他的狗 Sammy。Ramón 热爱阅读，并在社区中为任何感兴趣的人开设了一个每周读书会。
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Weiss, George John "TV George" George John Weiss, 89岁 出生于 1936 年 8 月 5 日 - 逝世于 2026 年 7 月 15 日 儿子, 兄弟, 丈夫, 父亲, 叔伯/舅父, 堂表亲, 教父, Opa (祖父/外祖父), 曾祖父 Patricia E. Weiss (原姓 Curtin) 陪伴其 70 年以上的挚爱丈夫，6 个孩子的父亲：William J. Weiss (Mary Stromberg); Deborah E. Weiss; Gerald J. Weiss (Deborah); James J. Weiss (Karen); Robert J. “Bobbi” Weiss (Suzanne Magerlein); 以及 Kathleen Weiss Boyle (Jeremiah)。Scott Weiss (Stephanie); Patricia Tomblin (James); Emmerie Weiss (Tanner Bjorge); Tiffany Weigartz (Brandon); Kyle Weiss (Laura); Erin Weiss (Rob Warndorf); Emmeran Weiss (Ashley); Jory Weiss; Kathleen Elaine Weiss (Nic Sansone); Robert J. Weiss; Bailey Rose Boyle (Evan Grove); Jameson Jordyn Boyle (Antoine Bennett) 挚爱的 Opa。Payton, Parker, Autumn, Hailey, Morgan, Caleb, Emma Rose 及其即将到来的后代自豪的曾祖父！Patricia Neary (John) 的大哥哥。无数远近亲属心中珍视的叔伯/舅父、曾叔伯/曾舅父、堂表亲和教父。先于他进入永恒的有：父母 Emmeran “Emil” 和 Alice T. Weiss (原姓 Fuller)，挚爱的姐妹 Anna Attlfellner 和 Constance Parker；以及天使孙辈 Melanie Nicole Weiss。 George 的骨灰将安葬于德国巴伐利亚州阿施海姆 (Aschheim) 的 Saints Peter und Paul 天主教堂墓地。
Wright, Charles S Charles (Chuck) Wright, 94岁, 于 2026 年 7 月 18 日平静离世。Charles 出生于 1931 年 12 月 13 日，是 June 挚爱的丈夫，是 Michael (Stacey) 和 Leslie O'Hare (David Berner) 慈爱的父亲。Jen O'Hare, Chris O'Hare, Melissa Huiner (Thomas) 以及已故的 Adam Wright 珍视的祖父。William 和 Emmett Huiner 的曾祖父。将举行私人家庭纪念活动。
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气象学家 Larry Mowry, Cheryl Scott, Jaisol Martinez, Tracy Butler 和 Greg Dutra
星期日状况
上午 8 点 | 上午 10 点 | 正午 | 下午 2 点 | 下午 4 点 | 下午 6 点 | 晚上 8 点 上午 8 点 | 上午 10 点 | 正午 | 下午 2 点 | 下午 4 点 | 下午 6 点 | 晚上 8 点
AccuWeather.com 紫外线指数™ (UV Index™) 2 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 0
体感温度® (RealFeel Temperature®)
星期日活动
高尔夫指数
6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5
钓鱼指数 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6
AccuWeather.com 紫外线指数数值越高，对眼睛和皮肤的保护需求越大。0-2 低，3-5 中等，6-7 高，8-10 很高，11+ 极高。专利的 AccuWeather.com 体感温度是基于 8 个天气因素的有效温度专属指数。高尔夫和钓鱼指数：0-2：糟糕；3-4：一般；5-6：良好；7-8：非常好；9-10：极佳。
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周六气温
奥黑尔机场（至下午 4 点）
平均值 记录
平均值
周六最高气温：80° 84° 101° (1940) 周六最低气温：63° 67° 53° (1911)
当地气温
截至周六下午 6 点
地点 最高 最低 最高 最低
中途岛 (Midway)
奥罗拉 (Aurora) 77° 59° 84° 62° 加里 (Gary) 81° 62° 85° 66° 坎凯基 (Kankakee) 73° 58° 84° 65° 兰辛 (Lansing) 76° 57° 84° 65° 中途岛 (Midway) 77° 64° 85° 68° 罗密欧维尔 (Romeoville) 75° 59° 85° 65° 瓦尔帕莱索 (Valparaiso) 77° 55° 85° 64° 沃基根 (Waukegan) 79° 58° 81° 62°
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周六降水量
2026 2025 正常值
周六* 0.00” 0.01” 0.13” 本月至今 3.56” 3.52” 2.93” 本年至今 24.15” 16.62” 21.68”
*截至周六下午 4 点的 24 小时周期
花粉情况（截至 7/15） 树木 草类 杂草 霉菌
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来源：Loyola Medicine (经 NAB 提供)
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周六读数
周日预报
主要污染物 颗粒物 来源：AirNow.gov
太阳与月亮
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周日行星观测
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水星 4:28 a.m. 6:59 p.m. 金星 9:31 a.m. 10:12 p.m. 火星 2:14 a.m. 5:21 p.m. 木星 5:49 a.m. 8:23 p.m. 土星 11:16 p.m. 11:47 a.m.
今日最佳观测时间：金星：8:45 p.m. 火星：5:10 a.m. 木星：不可见 土星：5:10 a.m. 水星：5:10 a.m.
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smarck 105
比林格斯 (Billings) 95
波士顿 (Boston) 73
博伊西 (Boise) 96
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布法罗 (Buffalo) 81
夏延 (Cheyenne) 96
克利夫兰 (Cleveland) 82
丹佛 (Denver) 101
夏洛特 (Charlotte) 87
阿尔伯克基 (Albuquerque) 96
亚特兰大 (Atlanta) 90
伯明翰 (Birmingham) 91
埃尔帕索 (El Paso) 103
阿比林 (Abilene) 99/75/s 103/77/s 奥尔巴尼, NY (Albany, NY) 85/62/pc 88/67/t 阿尔伯克基 (Albuquerque) 96/72/t 99/75/t 阿马里洛 (Amarillo) 102/74/pc 105/72/t 安克雷奇 (Anchorage) 68/55/s 67/54/c 艾什维尔 (Asheville) 85/66/t 87/65/s 阿斯彭 (Aspen) 88/55/t 86/54/t 亚特兰大 (Atlanta) 90/74/t 94/73/pc 大西洋城 (Atlantic City) 79/67/s 82/72/t 奥斯汀 (Austin) 98/75/pc 99/76/s 巴尔的摩 (Baltimore) 84/66/t 88/70/t 比林格斯 (Billings) 95/69/t 95/68/s 伯明翰 (Birmingham) 91/74/t 94/74/pc 俾斯麦 (Bismarck) 105/65/s 98/66/s 博伊西 (Boise) 96/63/s 96/63/s 波士顿 (Boston) 73/59/s 77/64/s 布朗兹维尔 (Brownsville) 97/79/s 100/82/s 布法罗 (Buffalo) 81/67/t 82/68/c 伯灵顿, VT (Burlington, VT) 88/66/s 87/68/t 查尔斯顿, SC (Charleston, SC) 86/74/t 91/76/t 查尔斯顿, WV (Charleston, WV) 85/67/t 89/71/t 夏洛特 (Charlotte) 87/72/t 93/73/s 查塔努加 (Chattanooga) 92/74/t 95/73/pc 夏延 (Cheyenne) 96/68/t 91/63/t 辛辛那提 (Cincinnati) 87/72/t 89/73/t 克利夫兰 (Cleveland) 82/68/t 86/70/t 科罗拉多斯普林斯 (Colorado Spgs) 96/70/pc 94/66/t 哥伦比亚, MO (Columbia, MO) 97/76/s 98/76/s 哥伦比亚, SC (Columbia, SC) 88/74/t 93/72/s 哥伦布, OH (Columbus, OH) 86/69/t 87/72/t 康科德 (Concord) 82/51/s 86/56/s 科珀斯克里斯蒂 (Corpus Christi) 94/77/s 96/78/s 达拉斯 (Dallas) 101/80/s 102/80/pc 代托纳海滩 (Daytona Beach) 94/76/t 91/74/t 丹佛 (Denver) 101/73/t 96/67/t 杜鲁斯 (Duluth) 89/64/t 82/60/pc 埃尔帕索 (El Paso) 103/80/pc 106/79/pc
天气(W)：s-晴, pc-部分多云, c-多云, sh-阵雨, t-雷暴, r-雨, sf-小雪, sn-雪, i-冰。POP：降水概率。
新
潮湿； 有部分阳光。今晚多云， 温暖且潮湿， 伴有雷暴； 市区部分多云。 风暴可能带来 导致洪水的暴雨 以及局部破坏性 强风。
夜晚
夜晚
夜晚
夜晚
夜晚
夜晚
潮湿并伴有部分 阳光
风速：西南 6-12 mph
POP：0%
101/76
显示的是周日的天气。温度为周日最高温和周日夜间最低温，下方显示最高和最低体感温度。
显示当日的降水区域和最高气温。
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温哥华 (Vancouver) 66
西雅图 (Seattle) 71
p S k 4 p
斯波坎 (Spokane) 84 比斯马克 (Bismarck) 105
波特兰 (Portland)
波特兰 (Portland) 80
B 96 96
雷诺 (Reno) 95
p 费城 (Phil d l hi) 95
旧金山 (San Francisco) 70
e City ke ke C ke k 盐湖城 (Salt La) L 10
盐湖城 (Salt Lake City) 103
0 70 70
弗雷斯诺 (Fresno) 100
s s 拉斯维加斯 (Las V) L
拉斯维加斯 (Las Vegas) 112
00 100
12 1 1 2
洛杉矶 (Los A)
洛杉矶 (Los Angeles) 88
P x h
凤凰城 (Phoenix) 110
0 1 1 0
圣迭戈 (an Die) n Die n S 7 D 101 卢博克 (Lubbock) 101 01
圣迭戈 (San Diego) 78 达拉斯 (Dallas) 101 卢博克 (Lubbock) 101
T 104
图森 (Tucson) 104
8月12日 (Aug 12)
8月19日 (Aug 19)
埃莫西约 (Hermosillo) 106 洛斯莫奇斯 (Los Mochis) 99
h h h Ch 100 06 0 1 6 06
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92/76
102/81
a 10
法戈 (Fargo) 103
明尼阿波利斯 (Minneapolis) 98
奥马哈 (Omaha) 103
堪萨斯城 (Kansas City) 99
俄克拉荷马城 (Oklahoma City) 103
杰克逊维尔 (Jacksonville) 96
新奥尔良 (New Orleans) 95
t 97
休斯顿 (Houston) 97
迈阿密 (Miami) 92
费尔班克斯 (Fairbanks) 71/53/pc 63/47/c 法戈 (Fargo) 103/69/t 97/65/s 弗拉格斯塔夫 (Flagstaff) 80/59/t 81/57/t 迈尔斯堡 (Fort Myers) 89/78/t 91/79/t 史密斯堡 (Fort Smith) 102/78/t 103/79/pc 弗雷斯诺 (Fresno) 100/67/s 99/67/s 大峡谷 junctions (Grand Junction) 101/72/t 100/74/t 大跌水 (Great Falls) 95/58/s 94/58/s 哈里斯堡 (Harrisburg) 83/65/t 86/69/t 哈特福德 (Hartford) 84/58/s 86/64/s 海伦娜，蒙大拿州 (Helena, MT) 95/61/s 95/62/s 檀香山 (Honolulu) 88/75/sh 88/77/pc 休斯顿 (Houston) 97/78/pc 97/79/s 国际 Falls (Int’l Falls) 88/63/t 84/58/pc 杰克逊，密西西比州 (Jackson, MS) 95/75/pc 98/78/pc 杰克逊维尔 (Jacksonville) 96/75/t 92/76/t 朱诺 (Juneau) 62/51/r 64/48/r 堪萨斯城 (Kansas City) 99/78/s 99/76/s 拉斯维加斯 (Las Vegas) 112/91/s 112/90/pc 列克星敦 (Lexington) 88/71/pc 90/73/t 林肯 (Lincoln) 101/76/s 102/73/s 小岩城 (Little Rock) 100/79/t 102/81/s 洛杉矶 (Los Angeles) 88/68/s 89/69/s 路易维尔 (Louisville) 90/74/pc 92/78/pc 梅孔 (Macon) 91/72/t 96/71/pc 孟菲斯 (Memphis) 96/79/t 99/81/pc 迈阿密 (Miami) 92/78/t 92/79/t 明尼阿波利斯 (Minneapolis) 98/77/pc 99/72/s 莫比尔 (Mobile) 96/76/t 96/77/s 蒙哥马利 (Montgomery) 93/74/t 98/75/s 纳什维尔 (Nashville) 93/74/t 95/77/s 新奥尔良 (New Orleans) 95/79/pc 96/80/s 纽约市 (New York City) 83/67/s 82/69/t 诺福克 (Norfolk) 81/68/pc 84/70/t 俄克拉荷马城 (Oklahoma City) 103/75/s 103/76/s 奥马哈 (Omaha) 103/79/s 103/73/s 奥兰多 (Orlando) 96/79/t 94/77/t
局部晴；有雷阵雨， 有风且炎热
基本晴， 不那么炎热
风速：西西南风 10-20 mph 降水概率 (POP)：55%
风速：北东北风 8-16 mph 降水概率 (POP)：10%
P 10
沃基根 (Waukegan) 安提奥克 (Antioch)
100/73 101/72
阿灵顿高地 (Arlington Heights)
100/81
莫门斯 (Momence) 布雷德伍德 (Braidwood)
88/71 89/73
100/72 104/74
ary 卡尔加里 (Calgary) C
卡尔加里 (Calgary) 83
R i 0 90 90
里贾纳 (Regina) 90 魁北克 (Quebec) 83
p W i 90 90 der Bay r T B h d 76 76
温尼伯 (Winnipeg) 90 桑德贝 (Thunder Bay) 76
g 比林格斯 (Billings) 95
p M 9
y d Cit p R id Cit d 104 04 0
快速城 (Rapid City) 104
per 2 1 2 0
卡斯珀 (Casper) 102
x F 9 99
苏福尔斯 (Sioux Falls) 99
eye e 夏延 (Cheyenne) h 96
h O 10
r 0 101
y 堪萨斯城 (ansas City) as y 99
路易维尔 (Louisville) 90 90 W h
路易维尔 (Louisville) 90 威奇托 (Wichita) 102
科罗拉多斯普林斯 (lorado Springs) d S i C 96 96 96
科罗拉多斯普林斯 (Colorado Springs) 96
2 102 0
q q A b 96 96
y 奥克拉荷马城 (ma Cit) ahoma Cit Okl 10
圣安东尼奥 (an Antonio) A t 96
圣安东尼奥 (San Antonio) 96
奇瓦瓦 (Chihuahua) 100
errey rrey M 94
蒙特雷 (Monterrey) 94
洛斯 s M h 99
费城 (Philadelphia) 88
圣路易斯 (St. Louis) 96
坦帕 (Tampa) 93
帕尔姆比奇 (Palm Beach) 93/77/t 94/77/t 棕榈泉 (Palm Springs) 113/90/s 114/89/pc 费城 (Philadelphia) 88/68/s 85/71/t 凤凰城 (Phoenix) 110/92/t 112/91/t 匹兹堡 (Pittsburgh) 83/66/t 85/70/t 波特兰，缅州 (Portland, ME) 73/51/s 76/57/s 波特兰，俄州 (Portland, OR) 80/59/c 81/61/pc 普罗维登斯 (Providence) 80/55/s 80/64/s 罗利 (Raleigh) 86/70/t 90/73/pc 快速城 (Rapid City) 104/70/s 98/69/t 雷诺 (Reno) 95/60/s 95/60/s 里士满 (Richmond) 85/66/t 87/69/t 罗切斯特 (Rochester) 82/64/t 82/67/sh 萨克拉门托 (Sacramento) 92/57/s 94/60/s 圣路易斯 (St. Louis) 96/80/pc 100/79/pc 塞勒姆，俄州 (Salem, OR) 80/54/pc 82/55/s 盐湖城 (Salt Lake City) 103/81/s 103/78/s 圣安东尼奥 (San Antonio) 96/76/pc 98/77/s 圣迭戈 (San Diego) 78/70/pc 79/72/pc 旧金山 (San Francisco) 70/58/pc 71/57/pc 圣胡安 (San Juan) 90/79/r 91/79/t 圣菲 (Santa Fe) 94/65/t 95/65/t 萨凡纳 (Savannah) 92/74/t 93/75/t 西雅图 (Seattle) 71/57/c 76/59/pc 什里夫波特 (Shreveport) 98/76/s 100/77/s 苏福尔斯 (Sioux Falls) 99/73/pc 98/68/s 斯波坎 (Spokane) 84/59/s 85/58/s 锡拉丘兹 (Syracuse) 82/64/t 83/66/t 塔拉哈西 (Tallahassee) 97/75/t 97/74/t 坦帕 (Tampa) 93/82/t 91/81/t 托皮卡 (Topeka) 100/78/s 103/74/s 图森 (Tucson) 104/81/t 102/80/t 塔尔萨 (Tulsa) 103/80/s 105/81/s 华盛顿特区 (Washington, DC) 85/69/t 87/73/t 威奇托 (Wichita) 102/78/pc 106/77/s 威尔克斯-巴雷 (Wilkes-Barre) 84/62/t 83/67/t 尤马 (Yuma) 111/89/pc 111/87/pc
大部分时间晴朗，低湿度
风速：北北东 7-14 mph 降水概率 (POP)：10%
103/72
芝加哥-市区 (Chicago-downtown)
89/72
多伦多 82
底特律 85
芝加哥 92
h 92 9
d 2
p 印第安纳波利斯 (Indianapo) d 7
印第安纳波利斯 (Indianapolis) 87
g W hi t h 5
华盛顿 85
. . 圣路易斯 (St. Lou) 96 96 96 96
h l tt h
N h 9 p 孟菲斯 (Mem) M hi h 96 96
纳什维尔 93 孟菲斯 96
亚特兰大 A 90
查尔斯顿 86
h 91 9
k 96 96 96
新奥尔良 (New O) N O 95
Mi 92 92 9
p T 9
阿卡普尔科 92/76/pc 90/77/t 阿尔及尔 91/73/pc 89/67/sh 阿姆斯特丹 73/61/sh 70/60/s 安卡拉 75/51/pc 83/57/s 雅典 86/68/s 90/73/s 奥克兰 51/38/r 56/39/s 巴格达 110/89/s 109/90/pc 曼谷 93/81/r 93/81/r 巴巴多斯 88/80/t 87/80/sh 巴塞罗那 83/72/t 84/73/pc 北京 91/76/sh 93/76/t 贝鲁特 87/76/s 88/77/s 柏林 81/60/sh 73/55/sh 百慕大 86/80/sh 87/80/t 波哥大 66/51/sh 65/49/pc 布鲁塞尔 75/60/r 75/58/sh 布加勒斯特 85/59/s 87/63/s 布达佩斯 90/63/pc 87/61/sh 布宜诺斯艾利斯 62/54/c 62/55/c 开罗 93/76/s 94/74/s 坎昆 93/74/sh 93/73/pc 加拉加斯 88/77/t 90/76/t 卡萨布兰卡 88/63/s 92/68/s 哥本哈根 67/58/c 67/55/sh 都柏林 68/54/sh 71/63/sh 埃德蒙顿 77/56/t 76/53/t 法兰克福 86/62/pc 81/56/sh 日内瓦 78/62/sh 82/58/r 瓜达拉哈拉 85/60/pc 83/62/t 哈瓦那 90/74/t 89/74/sh 赫尔辛基 66/59/sh 67/57/sh 香港 86/80/t 88/81/sh 伊斯坦布尔 80/70/sh 88/73/s 耶路撒冷 84/68/s 86/69/s 约翰内斯堡 68/41/pc 69/40/pc 喀布尔 86/69/pc 93/68/pc 金斯顿 93/80/pc 92/80/s
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局部晴朗，伴有几次雷阵雨 注意下午强雷阵雨
风速：东北 6-12 mph 风速：西西南 6-12 mph 降水概率 (POP)：65% 降水概率 (POP)：85%
密歇根市
弗朗西斯维尔
Q b Q
M t 3
蒙特利尔 83
alifax 70
哈利法克斯 70
73 73
w Y N 纽约 (York) N w k 3
纽约 83
天气历史 1872, 7月26日，匹兹堡北区一场30分钟的暴雨导致 Butcher’s Run 和 Wood’s Run 沿线发生山洪，造成 133 人溺亡。
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伊利诺伊州 卡本代尔 93/77/pc 98/76/pc 香槟 90/75/pc 94/73/t 迪凯特 91/76/pc 96/74/pc 莫林 93/76/s 97/71/pc 皮奥里亚 94/76/s 97/75/pc 昆西 95/76/pc 96/74/s 罗克福德 91/74/pc 95/71/t 斯普林菲尔德 92/76/pc 95/76/pc 斯特林 92/75/pc 96/71/t 印第安纳州 布卢明顿 88/70/pc 92/75/t 埃文斯维尔 92/75/pc 94/77/s 韦恩堡 86/69/t 88/72/t 印第安纳波利斯 87/72/pc 90/74/t 拉斐特 87/71/pc 91/72/t 南本德 87/71/pc 89/70/t 威斯康星州 格林湾 91/70/t 89/65/t 基诺沙 90/71/pc 90/69/t 拉跨罗斯 93/76/t 96/70/t 麦迪逊 91/73/t 92/69/t 密尔沃基 89/73/t 92/71/t 沃索 92/69/t 88/62/t 密歇根州 底特律 85/69/t 86/71/t 大急流城 88/69/t 85/68/t 马凯特 85/63/t 77/57/r 圣玛丽湖 83/63/t 79/61/r 特拉弗斯城 85/69/t 85/64/t 爱荷华州 艾姆斯 98/73/pc 98/70/s ซีดาร์拉皮兹 94/73/t 96/70/s 德梅因 99/77/pc 99/74/s 都波克 90/74/t 94/71/t
基辅 81/61/s 87/63/s 利马 77/70/s 76/68/pc 里斯本 85/66/s 94/66/s 伦敦 81/57/c 83/62/pc 马德里 90/62/s 96/65/s 马尼拉 91/79/t 91/79/r 墨西哥城 76/55/sh 75/57/sh 蒙特雷 94/67/s 98/69/s 蒙特利尔 83/66/pc 82/67/sh 莫斯科 70/58/pc 69/58/r 慕尼黑 80/62/sh 80/56/sh 内罗比 74/57/c 74/56/c 拿骚 89/79/t 89/79/t 新德里 95/84/sh 95/81/sh 奥斯陆 72/49/pc 72/50/r 渥太华 81/64/sh 82/63/r 巴拿马城 90/75/r 86/75/r 巴黎 76/60/c 82/60/s 布拉格 89/64/pc 75/55/sh 里约热内卢 75/66/s 78/68/s 利雅得 109/85/s 107/84/pc 罗马 87/73/t 88/70/s 圣地亚哥 66/49/pc 61/49/sh 首尔 91/77/sh 89/77/sh 新加坡 86/80/t 88/79/t 索菲亚 88/57/s 87/61/sh 斯德哥尔摩 68/51/sh 66/51/sh 悉尼 66/47/pc 66/48/s 台北 97/80/t 95/80/sh 德黑兰 107/87/pc 107/78/pc 东京 89/76/t 88/75/t 多伦多 82/65/t 81/69/pc 特立尼达 88/78/pc 87/77/t 温哥华 66/60/r 71/61/pc 维也纳 90/72/pc 84/62/s 华沙 87/65/pc 70/54/sh 温尼伯 90/65/t 84/63/pc
1916年为 6 个
创立于 1847年6月10日
芝加哥目前有两项所谓的“租客保护条例”在流传，一项来自市长布兰登·约翰逊（被称为《保护租客条例》，简称 PRO），另一项来自一组市议员（被称为《公平且负责的伊利诺伊州租赁条例》，简称 FAIR）。在我们看来，这两项条例都称不上理想，不过前者明显比较为可取的后者更糟糕。
这并非我们首次涉足此议题，但这一次，我们不打算陷入细节，而是阐明一些原则。
我们认为，芝加哥——具体指芝加哥——严重缺乏住房，无论是租赁住房还是购买住房。这种卖方（或房东）市场推高了全市的价格，且在某些社区，使得今年夏天寻找住所的人面临近乎难以忍受的局面。我们认为这一点没有讨论的余地，数据是压倒性的。
为了改变这种局面，我们需要鼓励（无论是大型还是小型）建筑商和房东增加住宅和公寓：新建筑、奶奶房（附属住宅单元）、旧办公室改造、零售与公寓综合体，无论什么都行。我们支持关注社区的历史特性，并不主张像德克萨斯州那样毫无节制的开发。但如果一个寻求租房的人有 10 个同类建筑可供选择，而不是（比如说）只有两个，那么租金将受到竞争力量的影响而下降。这是经济学 101。
如果芝加哥租客的命运与供应量本质上相关，那么这里关键的问题是：是什么阻碍了建筑工程？除了无数的官僚障碍（这些障碍需要尽可能地简化，尽管要兼顾安全）
大多数人都熟悉 CAPTCHA，其全称是“全自动区分计算机和人类的图灵测试”。当你注册（或登录）某个账号时，你会遇到奇怪的字母、数字或其他谜题，要求你将一张图片滑动到另一张图片之上。
CAPTCHA 一词首次出现于 2003, 尽管其他防止机器人模仿人类的尝试有着更悠久的传承。现在出现的一个始料未及的问题是，人工智能的兴起使得机器能够通过这些测试。如果机器能通过测试，一个看似逻辑合理的解决方案就是让测试
本周语录
“作为立法者，我们有责任保护被骚扰的对象免受持续的虐待和可能的报复。我们对选民也负有职责，要确保透明度和问责制，包括对任何滥用职权去骚扰那些仅仅是试图履行职责并服务于伊利诺伊州人民的男女领导者追究后果。”
——杰西卡·迪克森·海特曼 (JESSICA DIXON HEITMAN)，她于周一被任命接替民主党州代表哈里·本顿 (HARRY BENTON)，后者在陷入性骚扰指控后辞职
“我们可以正式宣布：‘欢迎来到 Chillinois —— 全球构建量子经济最酷的地方。’”
——州代表 坎·巴克纳 (KAM BUCKNER)，民主党-芝加哥，在关于芝加哥南区一项新低温学研究设施的公告中表示
“如果我们无法支付工资，最终将影响我们为学生提供的服务。”
——芝加哥公立学校 (CPS) 首席执行官 麦奎琳·金 (MACQULINE KING) 谈及本月通过一项负责任预算的必要性
“我可以为此死磕到底，坚持认为混凝土海滩是最棒的海滩。”
托德·帕纳戈普洛斯 (Todd Panagopoulos)，视觉设计 帕尔·里德 (Par Ridder)，出版人 米奇·普 (Mitch Pugh)，执行编辑
2025年11月16日，芝加哥北劳恩代尔社区的住宅建筑。BRIAN CASSELLA/TRIBUNE
在不妥协的情况下，问题在于开发商及其出资者需要看到一条能够获得合理利润，且在投资不成功时能够迅速出售建筑的途径。
在我们看来，这意味着他们必须能够：(a) 收取足够的租金以覆盖其预计成本，并获得少许额外收益作为风险回报；(b) 能够清除那些蓄意不付租金、破坏公寓或以某种方式伤害邻居的租客；以及 (c) 能够在公开市场上地不受过度阻碍地出售其建筑。
这就是房东应得的。那么租客呢？
他们理应获得一个安全、干净且维护良好的公寓，并且房东在租赁合同中承诺的所有服务在城市的强制执行下必须切实提供。他们需要完整的持久
更困难的是：遗憾的是，这可能会将至少一部分人群拒之门外，因为这些人可能不够聪明，无法破解这一密码。
这一具有前瞻性的议题隐藏在最近一篇必须阅读的《自由出版社》(Free Press) 文章中，作者是尼尔·弗格森 (Niall Ferguson) 和约翰-克拉克·莱文 (John-Clark Levin)，文中哀悼了在机器人和算法放大面前，传统历史学家的日益无能。作者们对反犹主义的兴起感到痛心，并认为这在很大程度上是因为在反击“否认大屠杀”行为时，“传统”工具失效了，而这在目前某些极右翼和极左翼的网络圈子中已成为常规做法。弗格森和莱文认为，机器人已经将那些
应当被遵守。他们理应确保自己的押金不被窃取，且租赁过程不受歧视、偏袒或欺诈的影响，而应反映出一个向所有合格者开放的自由市场。此外，由于公寓是人们的家，当任何情况发生变化时，他们需要合理的通知：例如租金上涨，或建筑被出售。什么是合理的通知？对于前者，我们认为 90 天是公平的；对于后者，也许需要 180 天。这样一来，在租约结束时就可以制定计划。
租户不能合理地期望在长期内免受社区变得更热门、更受欢迎从而导致价格上涨的影响，这一过程通常被称为“士绅化”，但也可以被视为经济增长。
正是在这时，房屋所有权变得更具吸引力，并受到一座健康城市的鼓励。
许多经济能力有限的芝加哥年轻人通过储蓄支付首付款，为公寓或单层小房申请抵押贷款，随后能够享受 Bucktown、Bronzeville 或 Logan Square 等地的资产增值。如果你拥有自己的房产，你就在面对物业价值上涨时获得了一种保险，因为你财产的价值也会随之上升。如果你不想套现，你就可以继续住在那里。财产税、保险和维护费用仍可能上涨，但业主获得了租房者所不具备的稳定性和资产净值。
我们要指出，芝加哥在这一点上与纽约有几点不同。在曼哈顿（五个区中人口最稠密的地区），士绅化并不是一个问题，因为整个岛屿已经完成了士绅化。而且，纽约的房屋所有权传统较少。
大多数曼哈顿人已经用拥有自己住房的优势，换取了在一家伟大城市生活的生活方式。从历史上看，芝加哥并不要求这种权衡，而是两者兼而有之。
你可以先租房，直到攒够钱买一套公寓，然后随着家庭成员的增加，也许可以买一套小房子。或者，你可以利用两层小楼中一套公寓的租金来支付抵押贷款，而自己住在楼上。
你可以说，这是我们相对于纽约等城市的巨大优势。
曾经是某些地下狂热者的工作，并使其足够主流化，以至于在年轻活动分子中获得了惊人的认同感，而这些人与大屠杀本身在时间上相隔越来越远。
Ferguson 和 Levin 认为，那些无处不在的 CAPTCHA 验证码测试在短短五年内就将变得毫无用处，这意味着如果机器人不劫持一切，人类将不得不通过其他方式证明自己的身份。
但怎么证明？某种指纹？当我们的 MacBook 启动时输入护照号码？一个与社会安全号码关联的数字 REAL ID，或者某种其他的数字身份证？
社论漫画
Chris Jones, 社论页编辑
Stacy St. Clair, 执行编辑
当然，上述所有情况都带来了隐私担忧。我们大多数人都不希望政府或私人实体追踪我们的每一次在线活动（尽管其中一部分已经在发生）。举例来说，看看民主党长期以来对强制选民出示身份证件才能投票的厌恶。如果一名（人类）选举裁判员直接看着一名选民（人类）的面孔，这可能是合理的；但如果主要选举转移到网上，或者自动化的投票形式淹没了这些保障措施，那么这种方式就很难行得通。
在我们看来，一个运作良好的民主制度将要求我们能够确认自己是在与一个人类交谈。
内容总监 Amanda Kaschube, 体育与受众
然而，为了让这一切发挥作用， 必须有足够的供应。 目前供应不足， 这导致租房者的负担能力 低得惊人（在芝加哥历史上 并非如此，与纽约不同）， 从而引发恐慌，并导致 所有这些要求加强监管的呼吁。 这些监管不仅无法解决任何问题， 反而会让情况变得更糟。 问题在于，我们有建设空间： 许多地块是空置的，或者受限于 NIMBY（不要在我家后院）监管， 或者仅仅需要一些健康的开发。
当然，你可以通过图表和表格 等方式来展示这一切，但实际上， 这一切并不复杂。 逻辑上，我们的租客保护措施 应该支持增加供应。
无论是谁起草了相关条例都 对我们不重要，因为 我们还没有看到任何反驳 上述简单事实的论据。 我们也认为大房东与 家庭式经营者之间并没有 太大的根本区别，尽管我们明白 业主认为强调后者的困境 具有政治优势。 事实上，两类我们都需要。 因为我们需要更多的供应。 这是在不扼杀健康城市所需 增长的情况下，降低租金的唯一方法。
无论是否如此。就此为止。 或许在处理旅行问题等 琐碎互动时不需要这样做—— 现在，在网上聊天时 已经很难确定身份了—— 但当涉及到我们人类自身 的历史时，这肯定是一回事。 肯定如此。
也许未来会开发出 无需具体身份识别即可 验证人类身份的改良方法， 从而缓解这一问题。
我们需要更多地思考 如何开发此类保障措施， 而且要尽快。 然后，我们必须相信 那些日益崛起、掌控我们 宇宙的 AI 主宰们， 不会创造出同样能够 颠覆该措施的机器人。 最终，人类可能 必须投入更多精力在 阻止他们上面。
访问以色列以争取极左翼选民
作者：Aaron Kaplowitz 《芝加哥论坛报》特约记者
半个世纪以来，通往白宫的道路总是绕道耶路撒冷。其仪式从未改变：在雅德·瓦舍姆纪念馆献花圈，与总理握手，并引用一段关于不可逾越之纽带的措辞。2008年，巴拉克·奥巴马站在以色列被火箭弹轰炸得伤痕累累的斯德罗特，谈论保护他的女儿们。2012, 米特·罗姆尼在西墙放置了一张手写便条。
这次行程向国内的犹太选民和福音派选民传递了一个信号：我支持以色列，我也支持你们。它还允许那些没有外交政策记录的当地政治家扮演国务活动家的角色。1998, 时任德克萨斯州州长乔治·W·布什乘直升机飞越以色列，回国时看起来具有总统风范。以色列曾是地球上最安全的危险之地：一场真实的冲突，一个真实的盟友，且几乎没有丢脸的可能。
这里曾有一个警示故事。1979, 杰西·杰克逊牧师在黎巴嫩面对镜头拥抱了亚西尔·阿拉法特。美国犹太人从未忘记那张照片。它使他的两次总统竞选都蒙上了阴影，并在“海米镇 (Hymietown)”这一侮辱性词汇彻底终结其前途的数年前，就让犹太民主党人对他产生了反感。
那个警示故事现在正变成一种操作手册。
7月 8, 正当伊朗导弹袭击美国在科威特和巴林的军事基地时，拉姆·埃马纽尔站在特拉维夫大学，向听众宣讲称他们的政府已使以色列成为了一个“领土上的贱民”。
同一天，美国众议员罗·康纳进入了西岸的一个封闭军事区，他在那里声称被定居者扣留。他等了三天才宣布这一事件。也许他不想在头条新闻上与埃马纽尔竞争，或者也许这场戏需要准备：在事件发生后不久，他就准备好了襟前麦克风、新闻摄影师和一封筹款电子邮件。康纳表示这次行程与美国大使馆进行了协调，但美国大使对此予以否认。他在西岸度过了全部三天。没有去耶路撒冷，也没有去斯德罗特。他回国后顺势表示，这次经历使他对竞选总统更感兴趣。
而以下情况让这场戏更难以让人接受。三月，在汗—
作者：Ciera Bates-Chamberlain, Otis Moss III, Michael Pfleger 以及 Seth Limmer 芝加哥论坛报
这是我们专栏的四周年纪念。
当我们四个人——两名牧师、一名神父和一名拉比（这听起来像是个笑话的开头，但实际上是一段深厚的友谊）——在 2022 年夏天首次代表我们的信仰领袖联盟共同撰写此页时，我们只有一个焦点：解决芝加哥枪支暴力流行病的方案之广度与深度。我们写到了那些熟悉每个名字和每个街角的社区外展工作者。我们写到了那些库存枪支跨越州界充斥我们街道的枪贩。
我们写道——正如我们在专栏开始前就一直主张的那样——宵禁和镇压无法拯救我们的年轻人，而就业、导师和投资才可以。我们写到了我们每个夏天地下的孩子们，我们拒绝将他们的死亡仅仅视为转瞬即逝的天气，而应将其视为导致我们走到这一步的政策失败的结果。
在第一个夏天之后，我们发现我们的担忧不能仅停留在城市界限内。塑造芝加哥暴力现象的力量——监禁政策、贫困、饥饿、仇恨——受斯普林菲尔德（Springfield）发生的影响，正如它们受市政厅影响一样确定。因此，我们将写作范围扩大到包括影响该州的问题：我们为曾被监禁者争取第二次机会，并主张伊利诺伊州枪支持有判刑人数的爆炸式增长只是在填满监狱，而没有让任何一个街区变得更安全。
不久后，整个国家也要求我们关注。我们写到了随着联邦安全网的崩溃，饥饿如何在我们的社区中蔓延。我们写到了当联邦部队出现在我们的街道上时，我们与移民邻居站在一起。我们点名指出了白人基督
[[IMG_XXXX]] 众议员罗·康那 (Ro Khanna)，加州民主党人，于 7 月 8 日访问了位于以色列占领的西岸村庄 Umm al-Khair 的 Al-Hathali 家族。康那表示，他在西岸的观察将影响他的政治立场，或许还会影响他竞选总统，如果他发起竞选，巴勒斯坦人的权利将是一个关键焦点。SAMAR HAZBOUN/纽约时报
民族主义的本质——它不仅仅是一场政治运动，而是一种神学异端，是一种与创造之宗教相对立的帝国宗教。
（在）康那的选区，两名以色列裔美国人在一家餐厅外被袭击，袭击者在听到他们说希伯来语后将其殴打。运营“犹太硅谷” (Jewish Silicon Valley) 的 Daniel Klein 称此次袭击是康那所放大之言论的“自然成熟”。来自 StandWithUs 北加州的 Oleg Ivanov 表示，康那对反犹太主义声音的辩护“积极地危及了他选区内犹太人的生命”，该选区的反犹太主义事件激增。
而且，这是一个以色列人一直对其友好的选区。根据最近的一份报告，以色列创办的公司在康那的选区支持了近 1,200 个就业岗位，平均收入在 $215,000 以上。一个在后花园拥有这一切的国会议员，可能会在三天时间内找到比在希伯伦山地寻找路障更好的用途。
埃马纽埃尔 (Emanuel) 的演讲虽然尖刻，但演讲者是一位父亲曾参加过以色列独立战争的人。如果说埃马纽埃尔是那个给予“强硬之爱”的家庭成员，那么康那则是
[[IMG_XXXX]] 在活动人士、社区领袖和民选官员的簇拥下，市长布兰登·约翰逊 (Brandon Johnson) 于 6 月 25 日在市政厅持有签署的一份行政命令，旨在成立一个枪支暴力削减办公室。ANTONIO PEREZ/论坛报
四年时间足以让我们诚实地面对账单。我们在专栏中提出的一些希望尚未实现。但我们也看到了坚韧的坚持能带来什么。我们最值得庆祝的是：伊利诺伊州通过了《清洁记录法》（Clean Slate Act），这是一次重大的立法胜利，它将自动封存旧有记录，使数百万邻里能够重新工作、租房并重建生活。正如我们当时所写，这部法律不仅关乎救赎，更关乎恢复工作权和生存自由。我们在文章中播种了这一希望。伊利诺伊州的人民通过其立法者将其变成了现实。
一个没人记得邀请过、却强行挤进每张照片的远房表亲。尽管如此，两名男子飞抵此处的原因相同：民主党初选选民现在青睐于“距离感”。
在 2020 年，没有主要的民主党竞争者进行此次行程。随后，Oct. 7, 2023，使以色列成为民主党政治中最具争议的问题。共和党也有自己的以色列怀疑派，在播客工作室中声音最大。下一批共和党候选人是否会追随这些点击诱饵评论员，将告诉我们这种反转是民主党的顽疾还是美国整体的病症。
埃马纽埃尔（Emanuel）和卡纳（Khanna）都没有会见以色列政府成员。或者至少没有会见拥有实质权力而非仅具有礼节性权力的人。当一名政治家飞行 6,000 英里却不要求政府会谈时，显而易见，以色列只是为了向国内观众展示的背景板。
以色列已成为唯一一个让野心勃勃的民主党人可以在不冒犯美国犹太人的情况下，争取极左翼选民的舞台。这种谴责在远隔重洋之处发出，是为了面对国内的摄像机。如果说以色列曾经是磨练外交政策资历最安全的地方，那么现在它是润色左翼资历最安全的地方。
但批评以色列并不需要登机牌。美国官员每天都在委员会会议室和有线电视演播室里这么做。这没有问题。盟友之间会有争论。但不应该将以色列当作一个布景。在以色列主要依靠美国武器和外交掩护进行的三年多线战争中，这一联盟一直维持着，因为它具有双向价值。美国在战略地区得到了一个坚定不移的盟友：一个与西方的敌人作战、共享情报、预置美国飞机并创造美国就业机会的盟友。
以“铁穹”系统为例，由美国出资，以色列发明。上个月，关岛的海军陆战队利用铁穹技术拦截了一枚导弹。据报道，在伊朗战争期间，以色列派遣了一组铁穹电池去保护埃米
自从本专栏创刊以来，我们一直与幸存者、外展组织和市领导在连续三任市长任期内共同努力，旨在建立一个永久的枪支暴力削减部门：在市政府中设立一个统一的机构，负责预防工作，而这些工作已帮助将谋杀案数量降低至六十年来的最低水平。在 June 25，市长布兰登·约翰逊（Brandon Johnson）签署了一项行政命令，设立枪支暴力削减办公室，配备一名执行主任、一项五年计划、每月向公众报告以及一个主要由承受最沉重负担的社区组成的咨询委员会。
我们庆祝这次签署。然而，我们必须坦率地说：无论行政命令多么受欢迎，它仍将这项救命的工作停留在市长个人意愿的层面。一个签名所创建的，另一个签名便可撤销。我们目睹了副市长的更迭；我们目睹了计划在半途被中断；我们意识到，社区无法与一个明年可能就不存在的办公室建立信任。
这就是为什么本月如此重要。在 July 15，市议会成员提出了一项条例，旨在永久建立该办公室——将枪支暴力预防从一个随风而动的政治优先级，转变为一个受法律保护、资金投入与人类生命周期而非选举周期相匹配的持久公民机构。
该部门是对一个根本性问题的回答：这座城市是否应该设立一个独立于执法部门之外、专门处理并协调应对枪支暴力问题的部门？我们认为答案是：肯定的。该办公室将解决此前导致城市难以维持长期战略的动荡不安和高流动率问题。这并非如某些人所声称的那样，是为了雇佣更多街道外展工作人员而进行的资金攫取。
这是一个通过条例将透明度和效率植入运行机制的办公室。我们的提案从预算中立开始，以便可持续的城市资金和协调工作能成为创建安全和平芝加哥的长期、全面、协调方案的一部分。
八年的组织和倡导终于迎来转机。但转机并非终点。该条例必须经过听证会，在艰难的预算季中生存下来，并在仍有怀疑者存在的市议会中赢得多数支持——而这一切都发生在选举临近的背景下。我们所有人都必须努力将其落实：神职人员和信徒、议员和组织者，以及每一位曾在守夜仪式上低语“永不再现”的芝加哥人。
如果说在共同写作的这四年里我们希望学到什么，那就是马丁·路德·金牧师说的是事实：道德宇宙的弧线虽长，但它向正义弯曲。金在呼应西奥多·帕克，一位在奴隶制看似永恒时说出这些话的废奴主义传教士；这提醒我们，这条弧线永远比一个人的寿命更长，且它从未自动弯曲。
它之所以弯曲，是因为像我们这样的人将其引向正义。
请与我们一起弯曲那道弧线，建立枪支暴力削减部门。坚持要求市议会完成这八年努力所开启的事业。
请与我们一起弯曲那道弧线——让我们加快一个更公正世界的到来。
芝加哥信仰领袖塞思·利默（Seth Limmer）拉比、奥蒂斯·莫斯三世（Otis Moss III）牧师、西埃拉·贝茨-钱伯伦（Ciera Bates-Chamberlain）牧师和迈克尔·普莱格（Michael Pfleger）牧师于 2022 年夏季加入《芝加哥论坛报》评论版，就芝加哥长期枪支暴力问题的潜在解决方案撰写了一系列专栏。该专栏目前不定期延续。
美国对以色列安全的投资现在保护了美国军队及其盟友。
这样的联盟能够承受批评。而腐蚀它的是政治表演。
因此，我给两党 2028 年的候选人们一个建议。去以色列，去巴勒斯坦社区。去海法大学，那里 40% 以上的学生是阿拉伯人。参观哈达萨医疗中心，那里犹太护士和穆斯林医生共同协作救人。在 EasTech 结识巴勒斯坦创业者，这是一个主要由耶路撒冷市政府和本雅明·内塔尼亚胡政府资助的高科技孵化器。
当你访问这些地方时，请放下麦克风，放下为遥远的选民基础而写的演讲稿，去做一件在本月行程中没有人优先考虑的事情：倾听。
亚伦·卡普洛维茨（Aaron Kaplowitz）是美国-以色列商业联盟主席。
作者：Amy Elik 《论坛报》特约撰稿人
在过去的两周里，两名伊利诺伊州众议院民主党人因涉嫌滥用职权、从事应受谴责的行为以及滥用公众对其作为州代表的信任而曝光。
几个月前，时任平原区 (Plainfield) 州代表的哈里·本顿 (Harry Benton) 在未获得解释的情况下，被悄悄地从众议院民主党党团中除名，并被剥夺了其委员会职务。传闻在议会大厦中流传，而且这件事涉及骚扰指控的情况变得越来越清晰。立法监察长开展了调查，并在本月将调查结果提交给了议长埃马纽埃尔·“克里斯”·韦尔奇 (Emanuel “Chris” Welch)。
韦尔奇并没有公开这些结果，而是要求本顿辞职，否则将面临众议院同事的驱逐。本顿最终辞职了，但伊利诺伊州的人民理应获得透明度。他们有权知道发生了什么，谁知情，以及这些指控被允许持续了多久。相反，韦尔奇让他留在岗位上的时间足够长，以便其为其臃肿的预算方案投票，然后希望此事会随之消失。
随后，我们得知厄巴纳 (Urbana) 州代表卡罗尔·阿蒙斯 (Carol Ammons) 被联邦大陪审团起诉，指控包括电信欺诈、提供虚假陈述和妨碍司法。检察官指称，她将竞选捐款用于个人目的，为家庭成员提供利益，提交虚假的竞选财务报告，并利用其职位帮助一些后来雇佣其女儿的组织获得州政府拨款。
这些指控代表了那种破坏了伊利诺伊州数十年名声的“权钱交易”政治。每一次新的丑闻都强化了这样一种信念：权势显赫的政治家有一套规则，而其他人则适用另一套规则。这种认知损害了公众信心，并削弱了许多忠实服务于社区的诚实公职人员的工作。
我的众议院共和党同事和我已经提出了
关于测试睾酮水平
我对国防部长皮特·海格塞斯 (Pete Hegseth) 想要测量服役人员睾酮水平的愿望感到困惑和失望。
我的意思是，为什么？在第二次世界大战近四年的冲突中，美国损失了超过 400,000 名部队。近 300,000 人死于敌方敌对行动。
这意味着平均每周约有 1,400 名服役人员在战斗中阵亡。没有人要求检查他们的睾酮水平。没有人质疑过他们的勇敢，或者他们的勇气。
显然没有这个必要。 — 斯科特·W·彼得森 (Scott W. Petersen)，威尔梅特 (Wilmette)
“高T”国防部？
国防部长皮特·海格塞斯 (Pete Hegseth) 宣布国防部是一个“高T” (high-T) 部门。我从未听说过这样的部门，并且强烈反对。
我从 1966 年到 1971 年在陆军担任步兵军官和直升机飞行员，在全美四个陆军基地接受训练并服役，在越南为第一步兵师驾驶休伊直升机，并在德国法兰克福的美国欧洲陆军第五军担任参谋官。我唯一一次体验到“高茶” (high tea) 是在柏林的英国军官俱乐部。 — 威廉·克拉格 (William Cragg)，橡树公园 (Oak Park)
进步派议员的拒绝
十二名进步派议员拒绝接受他们认为支持美国移民和海关执法局 (ICE) 执法行动的公司提供的竞选捐款，并且他们正在开展一项活动，说服市议会的其他成员采取同样行动。
这些公司包括摩托罗拉方案 (Motorola Solutions)、废物管理公司 (Waste Management)、塔吉特 (Target)、戴尔 (Dell) 和微软 (Microsoft)，仅举几例。
第 35 区议员安东尼·克萨达 (Anthony Quezada) 认为，“许多芝加哥人将期待他们的代表拒绝那些支持或从 ICE 和边境巡逻队行动中获利的公司的捐款。”
[[IMG_XXXX]] 州代表卡罗尔·阿蒙斯 (Carol Ammons)（中）及其丈夫、香槟县书记员亚伦·阿蒙斯 (Aaron Ammons) 在 7 月 16 日于厄巴纳的美国地方法院外听取媒体提问，此前两人就电汇欺诈和其他指控否认有罪。ANTONIO PEREZ/芝加哥论坛报
[[IMG_XXXX]] 国防部长皮特·海格塞斯 (Pete Hegseth) 周二在华盛顿国会山参加参议院拨款委员会听证会作证。JACQUELYN MARTIN/AP
旨在为州政府带来实质性伦理改革，并改变斯普林菲尔德的办事方式。
我们的提案包括：禁止竞选资金用于与渎职相关的刑事辩护 (HB1554)；暂停被指控犯罪的公职人员的养老金待遇，并永久撤销被定罪者的待遇 (HB1727)；以及加强立法监察专员调查和铲除国会山腐败的权力 (HB1382)。我们还呼吁更严格的透明度要求以及
寻求与联邦政府合作的共同点，而不是使情况更加对立。
许多芝加哥人同意温和派的看法。ICE 和边境巡逻队是在执行联邦层面通过的法律。议员是地方选举产生的官员，应当关注并解决我们这座伟大城市面临的无数问题。
虽然进步派议员用实际行动践行其主张这一点可以说是令人钦佩的，但我希望他们能坚持立场，即使不能说服市议会的其他成员效仿，也要拒绝捐款。希望这将导致更多温和派议员当选。
这是我的愿望清单之一。 — 凯瑟琳·拜利纳 (Cathleen Bylina)，芝加哥
给我们的边境沙皇的建议
我们显赫的边境沙皇汤姆·霍曼 (Tom Homan) 找了各种理由，解释为什么在他掌控下的移民和海关执法局 (ICE) 代理人没有佩戴执法记录仪——这些记录仪有助于在搜捕人员时核实事实。我想补充一点，这些人最终可能会死掉。我们的政府正处于一个骗局中——
更快地披露调查结果，以便在政治领导人在闭门会议中决定如何应对时，公众不会被蒙在鼓里。
这些是常识性的改革，将恢复问责制并重建对政府的信心。然而，众议院民主党人并没有与我们合作通过这些改革，而是继续保护现状。
伊利诺伊州人对他们选出的官员失去信心并不令人惊讶。一种秘密与腐败的文化会带来真实的后果。它使人们不愿与政府接触，并阻碍了正直的
个人挺身而出竞选公职。公民永远不应质疑他们的当选官员是在服务公众利益，还是在保护政治内部人士。
公职人员应被要求遵守更高的标准。不幸的是，伊利诺伊州一再未能满足这一预期。由于一个过于频繁地允许权势人物逃避问责的制度，我们州赢得了腐败的声名。
从前州长罗德·布拉戈耶维奇 (Rod Blagojevich) 到前议长迈克尔·马迪根 (Michael Madigan)，现在又是针对本顿 (Benton) 和阿蒙斯 (Ammons) 的这些指控，伊利诺伊州有太多
领导者滥用公共信任职位的例子。
刑事定罪可能会带来公正，但它们无法修复公众对政府信心的损害。恢复这种信任的唯一途径是通过有意义的伦理改革、透明度和问责制。
伊利诺伊州人值得更好的对待，他们需要愿意站出来并要求改进的领导者。现在就是时候了。
来自奥尔顿 (Alton) 的州代表艾米·埃利克 (Amy Elik) 是一名会计师，在州审计委员会任职，且在众议院共和党党团中担任助理少数党领袖。
且法律在各个方面被破坏，以造福权势显赫且关系广泛的人。我建议霍曼 (Homan) 忽视所有围绕 ICE 摄像头到货延迟和亚马逊订单的繁文缛节。
它们第二天就会送到！ — 邦妮·史密斯 (Bonnie Smith)，大岩石 (Big Rock)
强迫孩子翻译
关于 7 月 22 日的报道《ICE 在签到时拘留 CPS 管理员》：移民与海关执法局要求一名 13 岁孩子向他的母亲翻译全家被拘留的消息，这有多残酷？
简直是彻头彻尾的愤慨！ — 帕特里夏·本能森 (Patricia Benenson)，海兰公园 (Highland Park)
将社会主义与共产主义挂钩
我对《论坛报》评论版重点展示的一幅社论漫画感到非常失望，该漫画将身为社会主义者的民主党人与共产主义错误地联系在一起（7 月 15 日）。这正是唐纳德·特朗普总统所使用的同样的谎言；我原希望编辑委员会不会选择一幅与那位只会侮辱他人并
引导我们将国家带入愚蠢战争的总统使用相同谎言的漫画。 — 苏珊·埃莱特里奥 (Susan Eleuterio)，印第安纳州海兰 (Highland, Indiana)
“全民医保”是愚蠢的
“全民医保” (Medicare for All) 既愚蠢且不可行。随便问问任何一名参加医保 (Medicare) 的老年人就知道了。
民主党人和美国民主社会党等左翼分子利用这一点来赢得选举。不知情的人认为这是全民医疗保险的解决方案。
事实并非如此。针对老年人的医保覆盖范围并非涵盖所有医疗费用。问问老年人关于补充保险的额外费用，那是为了支付医保不覆盖的部分而购买的。此外，问问老年人就诊时所需的共付额。
《华尔街日报》的一位专栏作家最近写道：“全民医保将极其昂贵。它将需要对中产阶级征收沉重的税收。” 本月国家债务总额达到了 $39.68 万亿美元。
大多数老年人很高兴在退休年限内拥有医保覆盖，并接受补充保险的额外费用，但让许多人感到恐惧的是：全民医保是否会击垮我们的医疗体系？
如果政府继续在国家债务中增加数万亿美元，还会有美国吗？ — 罗伯特·米尔 (Robert Meale)，水晶湖 (Crystal Lake)
特朗普对加拿大的指责
唐纳德·特朗普总统将山火归咎于加拿大，这多么令人尴尬且荒谬。他没有提供帮助，反而向一个已经遭受巨大损失的国家征收关税。
他是否认为加拿大人真的想失去他们的森林？他是否认为他们喜欢呼吸烟雾弥漫的空气？他是否认为他们拥有巨大的风扇将烟雾送往美国？
罪魁祸首是气候变化，而非加拿大政府。特朗普为了取消环保措施而采取的许多行动无疑没有改善这种情况。
我们必须竭尽全力限制全球气候变化的影响。而且每个人都必须发声，反对特朗普对邻国的霸凌。 — 乔伊斯·波特 (Joyce Porter)，橡树公园 (Oak Park)
规避《战争权力决议》
看来国会不需要宣战，就可以允许总统唐纳德·特朗普继续对伊朗发动战争。它只需要无视正在发生的事情，从而让战争发生即可。
当战争于 2 月 28 日开始时，特朗普有 60 天的时间可以在没有国会批准的情况下发动战争。在 60 天期限届满之前，特朗普宣布已实施停火；因此，伊朗境内并没有正在进行的活跃战争。国会似乎认可这一理由，因为它没有采取任何行动来宣战或停止战争。1973 年的《战争权力决议》难道真的是为了在短暂停火后重置，然后给总统另 60 天时间来打仗而设计的吗？ — 多德·莫尔 (Dodd Mohr)，巴灵顿 (Barrington)
祝巴迪·盖 (Buddy Guy) 90 岁生日快乐
作者：Kori Rumore 芝加哥论坛报
传奇的芝加哥蓝调吉他手 George “Buddy” Guy 两年前告诉《论坛报》，他将从巡演中退休。但显然，他无法就此远离。
这位来自路易斯安那州莱茨沃思 (Lettsworth) 的音乐家将在 7 月 30 日迎来 90 岁生日，但他的巡演日程中仍包含数十场演出，将带他在秋季前走遍全国。这展现了 Guy 自离开南方全职追求音乐以来的近七十年里，一直保持着惊人的职业操守。
这位 2005 年入选摇滚名人堂的音乐家是同类中的最后一人。他的同辈和榜样——包括 Muddy Waters、B.B. King、Koko Taylor、Otis Rush、John Lee Hooker、Bo Diddley、Willie Dixon、Howlin’ Wolf、Lefty Dizz、Luther Allison 以及 Buddy 的弟弟 Phil Guy——均已离世，留下他来将年轻一代与这座城市的现代电蓝调 (electric blues) 联系起来。
Guy 那时而凌乱但总深受喜爱的演奏风格依然大受欢迎。他在 7 月 25 日于芝加哥剧院 (Chicago Theatre) 的演出已售罄，并于 7 月 11 日作为惊喜嘉宾出现在本土喜剧演员 John Mulaney 在瑞格利球场 (Wrigley Field) 的演出中。当晚，Guy 与 David Letterman 共同站在中外野舞台上。而在 37 年前，Letterman 在芝加哥剧院录制其“深夜秀” (Late Night) 访谈节目时向观众介绍了 Guy。两人于 2012 年共同获得肯尼迪中心荣誉奖。
感怀之情——包括他为了向母亲致敬而穿着的波点衣服和使用的吉他——以及长期的友谊让 Guy 始终坚守初心。以下回顾他在芝加哥的关键岁月。
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在 1960 年代，GUY 曾在 CHESS RECORDS 担任驻场吉他手，与 MUDDY WATERS 共同演出。
当 Guy 还是个穷困潦倒的艺术家时，芝加哥蓝调音乐家 McKinley Morganfield（更广为人知的名字是 Muddy Waters）的父亲给了他一点吃的——一个萨拉米三明治。后来，这些音乐家在位于南密歇根大道 2120 号的 Chess Records 成为了队友。在为期七年的时间里，Guy 与当地电蓝调领域最顶尖的音乐家们共同演出。
“如果你能找到比同时期 Muddy Waters、Howlin’ Wolf、Little Walter 和 Sonny Boy Williamson 更伟大的蓝调，请告诉我那是哪里，”他在 1989 年告诉《论坛报》。“毫无疑问，就蓝调而言，那是我见过的最强的四人组。即使我处于能赚到一百万美元的地位，我认为那一百万美元带给我的内心感受，也比不上坐在 Muddy Waters、Wolf 或 Little Walter 身边时的感受。”
在没有录音会议的时候，Guy 经常开着拖车去维持生计。或者在蓝色火焰俱乐部 (Blue Flame Club) 的“吉他之战”中竞争奖品——一瓶威士忌。他也是在那家俱乐部遇到了他最好的朋友和长期合作伙伴。
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他长期的舞台搭档是 JUNIOR WELLS。
《论坛报》首次提到 Guy 是在他到达芝加哥 9 年之后，指出他当时在为口琴演奏者 Junior Wells 伴奏。评论家 Pat Dickelman 写道，他们“还需要更多小时的练习”。
这对组合多年来形影不离，但 Wells 才是明星。
“他们自信且有才华，在台上会争吵。但没人能介入他们之间，”蓝调吉他手 Ronnie Brooks（已故的 Lonnie Brooks 之子，Guy 的老友）在 2024 年告诉《论坛报》。“伙计，他们就像真正的‘蓝调兄弟’ (Blues Brothers)，你能感受到那种氛围。”
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GUY 早期的录音影响了来自全球的一代音乐家。
Guy 在 1970 年代经常在欧洲、日本和澳大利亚巡演。他的专辑《Stone Crazy!》于 1979 年在法国图卢兹录制，但直到 1981 年才在美国发行。
“那张专辑比我之前做的任何一张都更能代表我。我一直听 Chess 录音室里人们的议论，当我调大吉他音量演奏时，他们总会对我说：‘谁会听那种垃圾，全是噪音，’ ” Guy 在 1989 年说道。“突然之间，它在纽约和英国爆红了。然后他们又给我打电话说：‘你想怎么做都行。’ 但随后，如果我那样做了，大家又会说：‘哦，他在模仿 (Jimi) Hendrix、Eric Clapton 和 Cream。’ 而这些人却说他们是从我这儿学到的，因为他们亲眼看到我这么演过。”
Clapton，AC/DC 以及 Rolling Stones —— 他们经常选择 Guy 作为开场演出嘉宾 —— 都曾从 Guy 的作品中寻求灵感。 4
Buddy Guy 于 1974 年 9 月 9 日在芝加哥 Bronzeville 社区的 Checkerboard Lounge 演出。JACK DYKINGA/TRIBUNE
在他被直升机失事杀掉之前，他曾与 STEVIE RAY VAUGHN 同台演出。 Eric Clapton, Robert Cray, Stevie Ray Vaughn 以及 Vaughn 的兄弟 Jimmie 于 1990 年 8 月 26 日在威斯康星州东特洛伊附近的 Alpine Valley Music Theatre 同台演出，他们在返场环节共同演奏了长版本的 “Sweet Home Chicago”。
随后他们各自登上了飞往芝加哥中途岛国际机场的直升机。搭载 Stevie Ray Vaughn 的直升机在剧院东南约半英里处撞上了一个滑雪坡。他和其他 4 人丧生。浓雾被认为是导致此次坠机的一个因素。 6
当他的其中一张专辑首次进入公告牌 200 强时，GUY 55 岁。 “在 60 年代为 Chess Records 录制了几首激烈的曲目之后，Guy 的录制生涯经历了一系列的起步失败和错失机会，” 芝加哥论坛报 评论员 Greg Kot 写道。
记录在册的包括 Clapton, Jeff Beck 和 Mark Knopfler。
“我从未有过像这张专辑这样获得这么多宣传和曝光的专辑，但在我真正兴奋起来之前，我想让美国的公众告诉我它有多好，” Guy 当时说道。“如果他们喜欢，那我就买一瓶六连装啤酒回家，躺在地板上，可能会掉几颗眼泪，想着就像 John Lee Hooker 一样，我等了很久，但最终我获得了一部佳作。”
他确实做到了。就像 Hooker 1987 年的热门歌曲 “The Healer” 将这位资深布鲁斯音乐人与年轻观众联系在一起一样，Guy 也经历了同样的事情。唱片公司争先恐后地重新发行他的早期作品 —— 包括 Guy 和 Wells 1977 年在蒙特勒爵士音乐节上的专辑。Guy 晚年绽放的成功使他深受年轻艺术家的喜爱，包括 Red Hot Chili Peppers 的 Anthony Kiedis。 7
他赢得了 9 项格莱美奖，并获得 16 次提名。
Guy 凭借其 1991 年的专辑赢得了职业生涯的首个格莱美最佳当代布鲁斯专辑奖。两年后，他凭借 “Feels Like Rain” 再次赢得同一类别奖项。2009 年，他首次在电视转播的颁奖礼上进行现场即兴演奏，与 B.B. King, John Mayer 和 Keith Urban 共同表演了 “Bo Diddley”。Guy 在 2015 年被授予录音学院终身成就奖。
无论是否出名，人们从世界各地来到 GUY 的俱乐部。
大牌艺人和普通人都直奔 Guy 的场所 —— 首先是原位于 E. 23rd St. 423 号的 Checkerboard Lounge，然后是位于 卢普区 (芝加哥市中心) S. Wabash Ave. 700 号的 Buddy Guy’s Legends。Legends 门前的街道被 honorary 命名为他的名字。
G.E. Smith 和 Saturday Night Live 乐队在 1994 年 5 月的两场售罄演出中陪伴在 Guy 身边，这两场演出由 Silvertone Records 录制成专辑。Clapton 是同年在该俱乐部进行为期三晚驻演的明星。Rolling Stones 在近几十年间访问过多次。
Guy 自己的冬季驻演演出总是售罄，这是一个持续数十年的传统。 9
他在《罪人》中有一个虽小但令人动容的客串。
2025 年的电影《罪人》(Sinners) 获得了 4 项奥斯卡奖，包括最佳配乐。Guy 在今年的奥斯卡金像奖上表演了电影中的 “I Lied to You”。
伊朗称经历“和平之夜”，表示美国未发动新空袭
作者：Samy Magdy 与 Giovanna Dell’Orto 美联社 (ASSOCIATED PRESS)
美联社 (ASSOCIATED PRESS)
开罗 —— 也门受伊朗支持的胡塞武装周六表示，为了回应沙特对红海战略城市荷代达的空袭，他们向沙特阿拉伯发射了导弹和无人机。在中东关键航道问题上，局势进一步升级，与此同时，美国和伊朗正竞相争夺对霍尔木兹海峡的控制权。
胡塞武装军事发言人 Yahya Saree 准将在一份预录声明中表示，此次袭击的目标是红海城市延布 (Yanbu) 和吉赞 (Jizan) 境内属于全球最大石油公司阿美 (Aramco) 的设施。
沙特阿拉伯民防部门表示，周六两座城市的警报多次响起，但该王国未作进一步评论。
伊朗境内一夜之间没有报告遭到袭击，这显然打破了近两周以来美国连续每晚发动攻击的局面。
胡塞武装表示，为了报复该王国对也门的封锁以及最近对也门反政府武装控制的首都萨那国际机场的袭击，他们将关闭曼德海峡 (Bab el-Mandeb Strait)，禁止与沙特相关的船只通过。
“除非结束侵略并解除封锁，否则一切都是幻想和蜃景，”领导也门反政府武装控制地区的胡塞武装最高政治委员会负责人 Mahdi al-Mashat 在谈到胡塞武装停止封锁曼德海峡的条件时说道。
民主党代表选出前州议员作为新的参议院提名人
作者：Patrick Whittle 与 Kimberlee Kruesi 美联社 (ASSOCIATED PRESS)
缅因州班戈 —— 前州议员兼伐木工特罗伊·杰克逊 (Troy Jackson) 周六获得了缅因州美国参议员的民主党提名，并将于 11 月与长期担任共和党参议员的苏珊·柯林斯 (Susan Collins) 展开竞争。这场竞选可能会决定哪个政党控制该议院。
杰克逊接替了格雷厄姆·普拉特纳 (Graham Platner)。普拉特纳在 6 月赢得了民主党初选，但本月由于一项性骚扰指控而退出竞选，普拉特纳对此指控予以否认。
缅因州民主党人周六开会选出新的参议院提名人以挑战柯林斯。
支持票最终集中在杰克逊身上。他曾任缅因州参议院议长，是来自缅因州北部农村地区的第五代伐木工；在一次失败的州长竞选期间，他曾与普拉特纳并肩作战，且在进步派人士中备受青睐。
7月20日，胡塞武装的支持者在也门萨那举行集会，反对由沙特阿拉伯领导的联军时，烟花绽放。OSAMAH ABDULRAHMAN/AP
该海峡位于阿拉伯半岛南端，是连接红海与亚丁湾的关键航运咽喉。全球约 12% 的贸易（包括四分之一的集装箱运输量）通过该狭窄水域。
胡塞武装上周在红海袭击了两艘沙特石油油轮。
作为回应，沙特阿拉伯袭击了荷代达。反对反政府武装的沙特领导的联军在周六表示。胡塞武装管理的卫生部发言人 Anees al-Asbahi 表示，周五晚间的袭击击中了港口和国家运营的电信公司，导致两人受伤。
沙特领导的联军
取代她。
“当掌权者拒绝倾听时，你必须组织起来，必须团结一致。你必须让他们倾听，”杰克逊（Jackson）在最后时刻的提名大会演讲中说道。
民主党将缅因州视为今年夺取参议院席位的最佳机会，因为在该州，唐纳德·特朗普总统在 2024 年失去了支持。
但击败柯林斯（Collins）将并非易事。
这位五届连任的现任者拥有筹款优势，而杰克逊在向选民推销自己的时间不足四个月。
共和党立即发起了针对杰克逊的广告攻势，指责他脾气暴躁，并将其与普拉特纳（Platner）联系起来。共和党的超级政治行动委员会 (super PAC) “参议院领导基金”（Senate Leadership Fund）表示，承诺将花费超过 $42 百万来对抗杰克逊。
58, 岁的杰克逊需要说服该州庞大的独立投票群体，现在是时候更换 73 岁的柯林斯了。
共和党称杰克逊对缅因州选民来说过于极端，而柯林斯
表示袭击并未击中港口，而是击中了荷代达省内“与红海商业船舶威胁相关”的“合法军事目标”。
伊朗外交部长阿巴斯·阿拉格奇（Abbas Araghchi）在周六由国家运营的《伊朗》报发表的一次采访中，呼吁通过“外交和对话”来解决也门冲突，避免“军事对抗”。伊朗卫生部发言人 Hossein Kermanpour 在 X 上发布称：“伊朗度过了一个平静的夜晚。”
美国中央司令部未回应置评请求。与之前的 13 个夜晚不同，它没有宣布新的袭击。
表示她很了解杰克逊，且他的立场“显然”与社会主义一致。
“特洛伊·杰克逊（Troy Jackson）将试图向缅因州人推销一个价值数万亿美元的假方案，基于那些让一切听起来都像免费的措辞，但实际上将由中低收入工人买单，”柯林斯的竞选发言人肖恩·罗德里克（Shawn Roderick）说道。
杰克逊和柯林斯都来自缅因州北部，那里如马铃薯种植和木材采伐等传统产业是经济的重要组成部分。在接下来的几个月里，两人都将证明自己是保护这些产业以及龙虾捕捞和旅游业的合适领导者。
柯林斯指出，杰克逊曾在缅因州负责美国参议员伯尼·桑德斯（Bernie Sanders）的首次总统竞选，并补充道：“他是个‘伯尼兄弟’（Bernie Bro）。”
当记者问及这一描述时，杰克逊说：“我并不在意。我就是一个来自缅因州北部的伐木工。”
他说，他将针对柯林斯在支持富人减税方面的记录对其发起攻击。
纳布卢斯，西岸 — 以色列军方表示，在周五夜间及周六，他们在被占领的西岸地区拘留了 70 多名嫌疑人。此前一天，在导致两名以色列士兵和四名巴勒斯坦村民死亡的暴力事件发生后，部队在整个该地区部署。
但伊朗外交部谴责了其所谓的周六乌克兰对里海的一艘伊朗商船的袭击，称一名人员死亡，另一名人员受伤，并称其为侵略行径。
在另一份声明中，阿拉格奇表示，他就此事与欧盟外交政策负责人卡亚·卡拉斯进行了沟通，且德黑兰要求给予回应。
乌克兰总统弗拉基米尔·泽连斯基早些时候在 X 上表示，乌克兰“在里海的远程打击中取得了非常强有力的结果——包括涉及伊朗的军用货物运输船只”。
在调解努力持续进行的同时，以色列总理本雅明·内塔尼亚胡计划于周二前往美国华盛顿会见总统唐纳德·特朗普，其办公室周五表示。两人上次在华盛顿会面是在二月，即他们发动战争前几周。
一项中断了数周主要行动的脆弱停火协议似乎在本月瓦解。美国指责伊朗袭击了霍尔穆兹海峡的三艘船只，并以打击伊朗境内数十个目标作为回应，而伊朗则通过向美国盟友的波斯湾阿拉伯国家开火进行报复。
美国军方已重启对伊朗港口的封锁。伊朗革命卫队已建议邻国居民远离驻有美国军队的基地。
[[IMG_XXXX]] Troy Jackson reacts Saturday after being picked as the Democratic Senate candidate during a state party convention in Bangor, Maine. SOPHIE PARK/THE NEW YORK TIMES
民主党现任议员正在退休。
缅因州的民主党初选是早期竞争之一，进步派在其中挑战由建制派支持的民主党人。虽然普拉特纳在竞选期间面临了几次争议，但他轻松地在州长珍妮特·米尔斯中胜出，后者得到了民主党参议院领袖查克·舒默的支持，但在 6 月 9 日初选前退出。
普拉特纳曾获得桑德斯以及亚利桑那州参议员鲁本·加列戈和马萨诸塞州参议员伊丽莎白·沃伦的支持。在本月出现性侵指控后，这些支持分崩离析。
杰克逊周六告诉记者，他一直没有与普拉特纳联系，并且未能保护医疗保健。
此次行动包括对纳布卢斯市一家医院的袭击，该市是该地区最暴力地带之一。
由于以色列由定居者领导者和支持者主导的强硬政府在过去四年中监督了定居点建设的激增，西岸的巴勒斯坦人面临着暴力。国际社会认为以色列的定居点建设是非法的，且是和平的障碍。
“士兵和军官冲进医院，恐吓了患者，”纳布卢斯专科医院院长加桑·巴尔卡特告诉记者。他表示，士兵在周五拘留、捆绑并侮辱了工作人员和患者，搜查了医院科室，并逮捕了一名重伤男子阿里·胡赛因·阿里·拉马丹。
杰克逊需要努力弥补与现任者之间的募款差距，后者已经筹款数月。联邦文件显示，她已筹集了 $16 百万美元以上。杰克逊的竞选团队表示，自从他加入参议院竞选以来，他筹集了 $1 百万美元以上。
民主党在 11 月夺回参议院的路径十分狭窄，而且如果不在缅因州获胜，他们极不可能实现这一目标。
此外，他们需要在阿拉斯加、北卡罗来纳州和俄亥俄州的竞争激烈的选举中获胜，并且需要保住他们已经拥有的席位。这包括在密歇根州和明尼苏达州空缺的参议院席位，在那里民主党现任议员正在退休。
据伊朗卫生部称，这场战争已造成伊朗 3,400 人的死亡。据报道，整个地区内有 18 名美国军人、24 名以色列平民以及少数量的包括外国工人和海员在内的平民被杀。
在黎巴嫩，自战争爆发两天后，由伊朗支持的真主党武装人员为支持伊斯兰共和国向以色列开火，且以色列随后以袭击和地面部队予以回应，已有 4,000 多人丧生。此外，38 名以色列士兵也已阵亡。
与此同时，据参与评估简报的官员称，美国情报机构认为，伊朗新任最高领袖阿亚图拉·穆吉塔巴·哈梅内比比他的父亲及前任更感兴趣于追求核武器。
哈梅内比的父亲在战争初期死于一次由美国情报部门协助的以色列袭击，他此前曾誓言放弃开发核武器。尽管美国官员长期断言伊朗希望具备制造核武器的能力，但许多人认为老哈梅内比的犹豫是真诚的。如果美以战争使得德黑兰追求核武器的可能性增加而非减少，那么这将成为最高领袖被杀以及特朗普政府最初追求的政权更迭步骤所带来的又一个严重后果。
《纽约时报》亦有贡献。
建立一场新的运动。他在周六对民主党代表发表的两次演讲中没有在台上提到普拉特纳，但表示这次活动“比任何一个人都更重要”。
缅因州法律赋予了该州政党选择接替者的权力，并要求在 11 月 3 日选举前的 101 天（即周一前）命名一名新被提名人。
缅因州民主党此次采用了前所未有的新被提名人投票程序，数百名代表聚集在波特兰以北 130 英里的班戈市。
这些代表是在本月的县党会议上选出的，杰克逊在一名对手的竞争中轻松获胜。
医院，但该机构称搜查了 300 多个地点，并拘留了其描述为哈马斯武装组织附属成员、武器贩子、“恐怖分子”及其他人。
周六，以色列军方表示，在西岸村庄苏西亚的一次冲突中，以色列平民和巴勒斯坦人投掷了石头。
许多人对孩子在“白人空间”中的 安全性表示焦虑
作者：Clyde McGrady 《纽约时报》
LaTonya Davis 表示，她一直在“TikTok 上密切关注”Nolan Wells 的死亡事件，并想到了她 21 岁的侄子 Jayden Holmes。在 Holmes 的父母去世后，Davis 在他 11 岁时便接管了他的法律监护权，因此她一直称他为自己的“侄子兼儿子 (neph-son)”。
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Wells 是一名来自密西西比州海洋之泉 (Ocean Springs) 的 18 岁黑人社区学院运动员。他在 7 月 4 日与白人朋友乘船前往密西西比州的一个barrier island（屏障岛），随后失踪。此事在社交媒体及其他平台引发了巨大关注。
这同时也激起了像 Davis 这样的父母的愤怒和深切焦虑。他们表示，长期以来一直担心自己的黑人孩子在白人占主导的环境中处境如何。
“就像是我一直担心的事情之一变成了现实，”58 岁的 Davis 说道。她将 Holmes 从佛罗里达州的奥兰多迁至迈阿密海滩抚养长大。
密西西比州的当地当局表示，他们认为这次死亡是一起意外溺水事件。杰克逊县警长办公室在 7 月 6 日（Wells 遗体被发现当天）发布声明称，“不怀疑有任何犯罪行为”。
警方表示，他们认为 Wells 在某个时间点离开了他的朋友去加入另一个小组，并可能登上了另一艘船。到目前为止，还没有出现具体的证据反驳这一点。
即便如此，网络侦探和黑人活动人士分析了调查细节，并声称这些细节暗示存在渎职行为。许多黑人父母表示，他们认为该案件的处理方式存在双重标准。他们认为，如果情况不同，当局不会就这样排除掉……
加拿大实习生在北约总部 被拘，涉嫌从事间谍活动
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布鲁塞尔 —— 比利时当局周六表示，一名在北约（NATO）军事联盟作战总部担任实习生的加拿大籍女性被逮捕并被指控从事间谍活动。
比利时联邦检察官办公室表示，在北约安全部门向比利时军事情报部门提供线索后，该办公室启动了间谍调查。当局随后于周五拘留了一名“中国血统的加拿大公民”，此前一天，当局已对其位于北约庞大指挥中心内的住所和工作场所进行了搜查。
检察官在的一份声明中表示：“她被怀疑代表第三国进行间谍活动，并且是一个犯罪组织的成员。”
盟军最高司令部（SHAPE）这一战略总部位于比利时南部靠近法国边境的蒙斯市。
SHAPE 的军事官员负责规划并指挥联合战略、战术和行动。该联盟的政治总部位于布鲁塞尔，成员国大使在此会面，讨论国防开支、无人机入侵和网络威胁。北约网络安全中心就设在 SHAPE。
SHAPE 发言人马丁·L·奥唐奈（Martin L. O’Donnell）上校表示：“目前没有迹象表明北约或 SHAPE 的作战准备、指挥控制安排或正在执行的任务受到了不利影响。SHAPE 将继续毫无中断地履行其职责。”
[[IMG_XXXX]] 律师本·克朗普（Ben Crump，左）和阿尔·沙普顿（Al Sharpton）牧师陪伴在埃尔莫·旺斯利（Elmore Wonsley）身边，后者在 7 月 20 日于密西西比州海洋之滨（Ocean Springs）举行的追思会上谈到他的儿子诺兰·威尔斯（Nolan Wells）。当局认为 18 岁的威尔斯溺水身亡。GERALD HERBERT/AP
如果一名白人青年在一个以黑人为主的派对上死亡，那么对他是否存在被蓄意谋杀的可能性，调查速度会有如此之快吗。
在本案中，代表威尔斯家族的民权律师本杰明·克朗普在最近的一次新闻发布会上断言，“那些黑人青年”本会被“在法律允许的最高限度内受到审讯”。
尽管官方有任何关于违规行为的暗示，但网络上的激烈审视经常将怀疑指向与威尔斯一同前往该岛的朋友群体。这些评论有时会陷入阴谋论和误导性信息，从而引发了针对威尔斯朋友们的另一波愤怒。
但这种关注也为黑人社交媒体用户提供了一个扩音器，让他们描述自己的经历和恐惧。
这种担忧根源于
北约领导人表示，中国正致力于破坏全球秩序，不透明地发展军队，并开展具有破坏性的虚假信息活动。他们表示，北京的目标和“强势行为给基于规则的国际秩序以及与联盟安全相关的领域带来了系统性挑战”。
中国政府谴责了该声明，并表示其军事建设是防御性的。
埃博拉医疗工作者罢工：刚果（金）东部一家埃博拉治疗中心的医疗工作者周六举行罢工，要求发放工资。这次停工中断了该国快速增长的疫情震中地带的患者护理。
根据周五公布的政府数据，刚果（金）埃博拉确诊病例数已达到 2,973 例，其中死亡 1,309 例。当局称这是记录以来增长最快的疫情。
位于伊图里省布尼亚的 Elikya 埃博拉治疗中心在医生、护士和安保人员停工后陷入停滞。
约 100 名医疗工作者周六在治疗中心外举行抗议。他们表示，未支付的奖金正在破坏士气并干扰患者护理，并呼吁刚果当局解决欠薪问题，以便他们恢复工作。
埃博拉应对行动运营经理阿德拉德·卢丰古拉（Adelard Lufungula）博士周六表示，支付问题“正在解决”，目前工作人员通过移动支付而非现金领取工资，且欠款“应在未来几天内结清”。
美国长期且暴力的人种隔离历史，以及在现代社会中融合与同化究竟是什么样子。一些社交媒体用户暗示，黑人父母不应允许他们的孩子成为“白人空间”中唯一的黑人。
“根据你所处的位置，对于你想让他们接触的事物来说，这并不总是可行的，”来自密西西比州格林纳达的黑人母亲兼律师 Tangala Hollis-Palmer 说道。
当她得知 Wells 的死讯时，她的思绪转向了她的孩子们，他们在深南部地区也处于类似的纯白人环境中。
她没有告诉她的儿子（他是其棒球队中唯一的黑人孩子）要怀疑白人，但她确实告诉他，必须意识到可能由于“你是那里唯一的一个”而遭受不公正对待。
担忧不仅在于身体伤害，还在于社会疏离感，无论这种疏离是有意还是无意的。
Hollis-Palmer 表示，当她的女儿想参加一支要求拉直头发的舞蹈队时，她犹豫了，担心这会传达出她不够优秀的信号。但她最终同意了。
她回忆起当时告诉女儿：“你的头发同样美丽。”
这次死亡事件还引发了黑人父母之间关于种族、特权以及为什么他们觉得孩子在寻求公正时更为困难的讨论。Wells 的家人甚至因为质疑关于其儿子死亡的初步报告而遭到谴责，Nolan 的母亲 Christine Wells-Wonsley，
[[IMG_XXXX]] 法国山火：周六，一架法国空军 A400M 军用运输机在法国拉卡诺附近与肆虐的山火作战时，首次进行了灭火剂投放。法国削减了环法自行车赛的最后一赛段，以便将安保人员重新部署到迫使数万人逃离家园的火灾现场。ABDUL SABOOR/GETTY-AFP
密西西比州种族暴力和被否认的正义历史也成为了这种怀疑的因素。
去年 9 月，一名名为 Demartravion “Trey” Reed 的 21 岁黑人学生被发现死在密西西比州西北部一所小型大学的校园里，身体悬挂在树上。该死讯被判定为自杀，目前尚未出现其他证据表明情况并非如此，但 Crump 正在代表 Reed 的家人处理此案，并委托进行了独立的尸检。该报告尚未公布。
……接受了其所有要求，此前该国教育部长因涉嫌考卷泄露和教育系统违规而辞职。
Dharmendra Pradhan 在 X 平台的一篇帖子中宣布辞职，这使得引领全国性示威、静坐和绝食抗议的青年运动取得了胜利。他的辞职标志着纳伦德拉·莫迪总理政府在面对近年来最显眼的公众不满浪潮时，首次做出重大让步。
在莫迪执政的 12 年多时间里，政府很少向持久的公众压力屈服。最著名的例外发生在 2021 年，当时在经历了为期一年的农民抗议后，政府被迫撤回了具有争议的农业法。
该运动最初是要求教育改革，但后来演变为一场关于失业、政府问责和经济机会的更广泛抗议。学生、专业人士、家庭和活动人士参加了在新德里及印度其他城市的集会。
叙利亚相撞事故导致 35 人死亡：据国家媒体报道，周六，两辆巴士在连接叙利亚首都与东部代尔祖尔省的高速公路上相撞，造成至少 35 人死亡，数十人受伤。
SANA 通讯社援引卫生部官员的话称，在这场发生在沙漠公路上的平民巴士与内政部巴士的碰撞中，约 30 人受伤。
据报道，叙利亚军方直升机参与了现场的救援行动。
还有 Damien Cameron 的案例，一名 29 岁的黑人男性，在与警长副手发生冲突后，其遗体于 2021 年 8 月被送抵密西西比州法医办公室时，面部血迹斑斑且严重肿胀。
当局表示，另有 16 人受伤。警方称，这次正面碰撞发生在靠近智利边境的塔克纳镇（Tacna）南泛美公路沿线。
塔克纳 Hipólito Unanue 医院院长 Eddy Vicente 告诉记者，大多数伤者情况稳定，而一名 24 岁的男子因多处骨折病情严重。
目前尚不清楚导致车祸的具体原因。
台风逼近中国：台风“诺欧”（Noul）在周末给包括香港在内的中国南部地区带来强风和暴雨，导致广东省数十万人紧急撤离，该地区处于高度警戒状态，至少有数十架航班取消。
他的死因被判定为不确定，但三名应《纽约时报》和《密西西比今日报》要求检查 Cameron 尸检报告的病理学家表示，他的死亡应被判定为他杀。同一名州法医目前也在对 Wells 进行尸检。
随着黑人家庭在更加融合的美国白色世界中前行，Wells 死亡的情况在密西西比州及其历史的特殊性之外引起了共鸣。
Davis 的侄子 Holmes 发现自己经常处于像 Wells 那样作为唯一黑人的境地。
“这不一定是让我紧张的事情，”他说，“但它始终是我关注的重点。我总是假设自己正被审视。”
南中国海并向广东省海岸线靠近。
该市天文台预报，诺欧可能会在周日于中国南部城市惠州和汕尾附近地区登陆，随后向内陆移动，给该地区部分地区带来强风和阵雨。中国天气中心预计诺欧将在周日早些时候登陆。
新联合国教科文组织遗址：佐治亚州的奥基弗诺基沼泽（Okefenokee Swamp）、泰国一座华丽的 13 世纪佛教寺庙以及韩国西部的滩涂，是在周六于韩国举行的联合国委员会会议上被列入《世界遗产名录》的几个地点之一。
在釜山举行的联合国教科文组织会议将持续到下周三，正在审核数十项其他提名，包括法国的诺曼底登陆海滩、希腊的奥林匹斯山以及日本古代都城飞浓（Asuka-Fujiwara）。
自食其果 影响多个关键州的 中期选举努力
作者：吉尔·科尔文 (Jill Colvin) 美联社 (ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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纽约 —— 当中期选举竞选开始时，每个主要政党都有一个清晰的作战计划。
共和党将强调边境安全，以及终于摆脱多年高通胀的经济。民主党则将注意力集中在极不受欢迎的唐纳德·特朗普总统身上，以激励其选民。
但情况并非如此发展。
在距离选举还剩三个多月的时间里，两党都在应对自食其果的伤痛和混乱的失误，这些因素使得他们在关键赛道上的获胜之路变得复杂。
特朗普引导国家陷入了一场看不到尽头的反伊朗战争，扰乱了全球石油流动，并导致加油站油价飙升。他仍然执迷于清除党内的异见者，并重新诉讼六年前的选举失败。
在议会的另一边，民主党正处于温和派与进步派之间激烈的内部内战中，民主社会主义者成功地将现任者赶下台。一些候选人以极其惨烈的方式崩溃，危及了该党原以为能获胜的选区。
随着每个政党都面临清算的时刻，这场戏剧已经演变成了关乎生存的危机。
“……言。”
民主党仍被特朗普再次当选地深深震撼，并正拼命寻找重返权力中心的道路。共和党即使在总统对该党保持铁腕控制的情况下，也开始思考后特朗普时代。
资深民调专家法兰克·伦茨 (Frank Luntz) 表示，这一年都被“一种混乱和迷茫感”所吞噬。
“我们真的不知道……”
一名士兵周五在乌克兰扎波里亚地区的一个训练场练习军事技能。 ANDRIY ANDRIYENKO/乌克兰第65机械化旅
官员称乌方造成15人死亡
由莫斯科安装的官员表示，周六乌克兰对部分被俄罗斯占领的扎波罗热地区度假营地的袭击造成12人死亡；而乌克兰东北部苏梅地区的当局则表示，俄罗斯的一次无人机袭击在该地造成3人死亡。
在此次袭击之前，俄罗斯周五在基辅附近发动袭击，造成至少10人死亡，约100人受伤。这是一系列无休止的以牙还牙式攻击的一部分，这使得通过外交手段结束俄罗斯对其邻国持续4年以上的入侵之可能性变得渺茫。
此次交锋发生之际，乌克兰成功的无人机袭击已通过基辅在俄罗斯境内扩大规模的行动，遏制了俄军的推进。该行动一直打击高调目标，导致燃料短缺，并给俄罗斯领导人弗拉基米尔·普京带来了压力。
克里姆林宫安装的地区负责人叶夫根尼·巴利茨基表示，在对扎波罗热度假胜地的袭击中，12名遇难者中有4名儿童，并补充说另有19人受伤。
[[IMG_XXXX]] 7月9日，前参议员候选人格雷厄姆·普拉特纳的竞选传单散布在他位于缅因州的总部。ROBERT F. BUKATY/AP
“11月将会发生什么，”他说。
民主党最新的动荡发生在威斯康星州，这是竞争最为激烈的摇摆州之一。
州副州长萨拉·罗德里格斯在竞选资金丑闻后放弃了州长竞选，而就在此前她似乎正在巩固支持。现在党内建制派担心，她的退出将提升弗朗西斯卡·洪的地位，后者是一名民主社会主义者，党内领导层认为她面对可能的共和党提名人——美国众议员汤姆·蒂法尼时，可能是一个弱势对手。
“如果我们输了，特朗普在国会中最忠实的走狗将控制威斯康星州，这让常规的民主党焦虑变成了冷汗淋漓，”资深的威斯康星州自由派活动人士斯科特·罗斯说道。
此外还有缅因州，该党正急于击败共和党参议员苏珊·柯林斯，作为一项旨在重新夺回议院控制权的全国性行动的一部分。
在俄罗斯无人机袭击一处“民用设施”引发大火后，有3人死亡；并补充说，遇难者是乌克兰私人邮政和快递服务公司Nova Poshta的司机。
俄罗斯国防部表示，其袭击了苏梅地区的一个乌克兰无人机“储存和发射点”。
地区负责人伊万·费多罗夫表示，在乌克兰东南部的扎波罗热，俄罗斯无人机在周五晚间袭击了一家购物中心，引发火灾并造成多人受伤。
乌克兰总统弗拉基米尔·泽连斯基在周五的晚间演讲中警告称，情报评估显示俄罗斯正在准备导弹进行大规模攻击，并表示有迹象表明这可能会在接下来的48小时内发生。
秋Мен管区州长亚历山大·穆尔周六表示，一次乌克兰无人机袭击在西伯利亚西部的秋Мен炼油厂厂区内引发火灾。
格雷厄姆·普拉特纳是一名牡蛎养殖户和政治局外人，他凭借基层能量的浪潮获得了民主党提名，但随后因一项性侵指控而退出，他对此予以否认。
支持者曾希望普拉特纳能成为那种能将白人工薪阶层选民赢回该党的候选人，尽管他身上存在争议，包括一个被广泛认为是纳粹符号的纹身，以及发布煽动性社交媒体帖子的历史。
民主党民意调查员兼顾问塞琳达·莱克表示，活动人士和选民在支持局外人出任公职时，一直愿意忽视潜在的弱点。
“空气中有些东西让这些候选人变得极其鲁莽，认为他们可以侥幸过关，”她说道，并将总统视为一个潜在的解释。“我认为特朗普在某种程度上创造了一个高风险的环境”
无人机技术在战争期间不断演进，给俄罗斯带来了难题，因为其巨大的领土难以得到全面保护。基辅的部队将目标对准了俄罗斯的石油设施，导致了燃料短缺，并让总统弗拉基米尔·普京尴尬不已。
同样在周六，罗马尼亚国防部表示，其军队已在靠近乌克兰边界的“无人居住区”内，“安全击落”了一架侵入其领空的无人机。总统尼库肖尔·丹（Nicușor Dan）在社交媒体帖子中表示，该无人机是“由一名驾驶 F-16 飞机的罗马尼亚飞行员击落的”。
周六的这次拦截发生在周五，当时一架无人机在罗马尼亚首都布加勒斯特东北部的帕迪纳（Padina）附近被击落。
自莫斯科在 2022 年 2 月发起对乌克兰的全规模入侵以来，俄罗斯和乌克兰的一系列无人机入侵事件已波及罗马尼亚及其他北约成员国。
与此同时，白宫一名官员周六表示，唐纳德·特朗普总统和泽连斯基计划于周二在华盛顿会面。
特朗普首任副总统迈克·彭斯（Mike Pence）的前幕僚长马克·肖特（Marc Short）表示，目前的动态让人想起 2010 年，当时“茶党”引导了一波未经审核的共和党候选人浪潮，这些人虽然在初选中击败了建制派人物而名声大噪，但在 11 月的选举中失利，导致共和党失去了参议院，尽管他们在众议院中取得了进展。
其他选战则迫使民主党正视其内部一些最深刻的分歧。
在密歇根州，参议员候选人及进步派宠儿阿卜杜勒·埃尔-赛义德（Abdul El-Sayed）令党内领导人（如参议院民主党领袖查克·舒默）感到担忧，他们担心他过于左倾，无法在该席位上获胜，而民主党如果想在今年有机会赢得多数席位，就必须保住这个席位。
这次初选还突显了在以色列问题上的分裂。
埃尔-赛义德将以色列在加沙的军事行动描述为种族灭绝，这一指控...
作者：Jocelyn Noveck 美联社 (ASSOCIATED PRESS)
唐纳德·特朗普总统于周五晚上出席了重新安排的白宫记者协会晚宴。他发表了一场冗长、长达一小时的演讲，在赞扬部分记者的同时，也攻击了其他人，拿公众人物的体重和智力开玩笑，并就第三个总统任期发表了俏皮话。
不过，他向在场的记者们保证，他已经删掉了演说中最刻薄的部分。
“那将会是一场大戏，”特朗普在谈到他原计划于 4 月发表的演讲时说道。此前，一名枪击者破坏了原定的晚宴，迫使其推迟。
“正如我三个月前所说，演出必须继续，”总统表示。
他提到了 4 月那天晚上可能发生的“企图大规模谋杀”事件，但随后大部分时间都转向了幽默——以及日益增加的侮辱。
特朗普重返记者晚宴——以及他承诺明年也将回来——代表了他与新闻媒体关系中的一个显著时刻。自从去年年初开始第二个任期以来，他一直攻击、起诉并对媒体采取行政行动。
特朗普这篇有时并不文雅的演讲中充满了针对各种个人的攻击——从布鲁斯·斯普林斯汀 (Bruce Springsteen) 到“巴拉克·胡赛因·奥巴马 (Barack Hussein Obama)”，再到熟面孔目标，如 CNN 记者凯特兰·柯林斯 (Kaitlan Collins)。柯林斯是当晚的主要奖项获得者之一，特朗普再次指责她笑容不足。
观众起初以友好的笑声回应，但随着侮辱接踵而至，现场逐渐安静下来，只剩下零星的窃笑。
sation rejected by Israel and the White House. (被以色列和白宫拒绝的对话/协商)
作为回应，美国以色列公共事务委员会 (AIPAC) 及其附属团体花费了近 $30 million 支持其主要竞争对手海莉·史蒂文斯 (Haley Stevens)。
进步变革竞选委员会 (Progressive Change Campaign Committee) 联合创始人亚当·格林 (Adam Green) 表示，很明显，全国的选民都在反抗一个他们认为被操纵的政治体制，并渴望能够代表他们战斗的候选人。
他表示，像埃尔-赛义德 (El-Sayed) 这样的候选人将为 2028 年之前的概念验证提供证据，证明在紫色州（摇摆州）和红色州中，“大胆、震撼体制的经济战士”比“陈腐、维持现状且与企业结盟的民主党人”更具竞争力。
在华盛顿，康涅狄格州民主党参议员克里斯·墨菲 (Chris Murphy) 淡化了意识形态分歧会危及民主党人的观点。
“一个健康的政党是一个有争论的政党，”他说道。
[[IMG_XXXX]] 唐纳德·特朗普总统周五晚上在华盛顿举行的白宫记者协会晚宴上，开玩笑说要竞选第三任期。图片来源：MARK SCHIEFELBEIN/AP
加文·纽森 (Gavin Newsom) 州长；前新泽西州州长克里斯·克里斯蒂 (Chris Christie)；甚至特朗普自己的演讲撰稿人。
“当一个笑话没响起来时，他说：‘这实际上是我认为他们写的这整篇该死的愚蠢演讲中唯一不错的部分。’”
在某个时刻，特朗普大声质疑自己的角色。“这应该是好玩的吗？”他问，“我应该是个喜剧演员吗？”
在表达对华尔道夫酒店 (Waldorf Astoria) 宴会厅（原特朗普国际酒店）及其吊灯的自豪感时，他显得更为自在。“能回到一个我非常熟悉的地方真是太好了，因为是我建的，”他说。
他还痛苦地提及了当晚的新闻奖项，其中许多奖项是授予挑战他及其政府的报道——包括一份授予《华尔街日报》报道他与定罪性犯罪者杰弗里·爱泼斯坦 (Jeffrey Epstein) 之间关系的奖项。“我对那些奖项有发言权吗？”他问。
他简短地提到了伊朗战争，并谈到了他正在白宫建造的宴会厅。他还利用这个机会开玩笑说关于第三任期的可能性——这被美国宪法第二十二修正案所禁止。
“我认为我们的政党应该讨论想法。我们应该进行激烈的初选。”
共和党在试图打破历史先例并维持国会控制权时，也面临着自己的挑战。
特朗普通过边缘化一些共和党现任议员并起用忠实支持者来取代他们，重塑了今年的参议院版图。这包括在德克萨斯州，他罢免了长期担任参议员的约翰·科宁 (John Cornyn)，并支持肯·帕克斯顿 (Ken Paxton)，后者是一位有着贪腐指控历史的激进保守派。
共和党领导层曾警告称，他的提名将使该州陷入竞争状态，并迫使党内花费数百万美元来捍卫一个原本应该是安全席位的席位。
长期担任共和党民调专家和战略家的惠特·艾尔斯 (Whit Ayres) 表示，由于封闭式初选，政治文化催生了党派两端更极端的候选人，而特朗普“加剧了这个问题”。
历史上，当特朗普不在选票上时，共和党往往举步维艰。但他也面临着给候选人带来沉重负担的风险。
根据最近的 AP-NORC 民调，仅有 37% 的美国成年人对他处理总统职责的方式表示认可，该民调显示出人们对他处理经济及其他问题的深层不满。
但特朗普并没有专注于降低物价，而是继续轰炸伊朗，以争夺对霍尔穆兹海峡（全球石油供应的关键水道）的控制权。他还发表了一次黄金时段演讲，在演讲中他继续对 2020 年的失败提出质疑，并呼吁采取更严格的投票法。
“特朗普是我们最大的盟友，”民主党民调专家兼顾问莱克 (Lake) 说道。“他是民主党目前拥有的最有利因素。而且，这是一份持续不断的礼物。”
他打趣道：“而且第三次会更好。”
他补充道：“我只是在开玩笑。”
然后，在最后，他戴上一顶写着“Trump 2028”的红色帽子，并抛出“独家消息”，称他将再次参选。
特朗普在礼貌的掌声中进入宴会厅，并得到了即将离任的白宫记者协会主席、来自 CBS 新闻的江伟嘉 (Weijia Jiang) 对其支持的感谢。晚餐后，他耐心地听了一个多小时的颁奖环节，并与每位获奖者握手。
其中一位获奖者是《纽约时报》的泰勒·佩格 (Tyler Pager)，由于他报道了特朗普获卡塔尔赠送的“空军一号”喷气式飞机，他曾被特朗普领导的司法部传唤。这些传票于周四在纽约的一个法庭上被撤销——而这仅仅是总统试图控制他不喜欢的内容报道的众多战场之一。
周五同样获得奖项的是维克多·冈萨雷斯 (Victor Gonzales)，他是一名特勤局特工，曾在 4 月份在安全检查站值班时被击中防护背心。
金裕美（Kim Yu-mi，右）与她的孩子和母亲（全部为朝鲜脱北者）相拥，迎接新生活——6月21日于韩国首尔。WOOHAE CHO/THE NEW YORK TIMES PHOTOS
作者：Choe Sang-Hun | 纽约时报
大雨猛烈地拍打着一艘简陋的木船，船在波涛汹涌的大海中颠簸，发动机在汹涌的波浪中沉重地运转。三年前的一个暴风雨之夜，这艘船正试图逃离朝鲜。
船上有九个人，包括两个幼童和一名怀孕六个月的女性。他们避开了巡逻船，疾速穿过世界上戒备最严密的海上边界。
在他们的船驶入韩国海域后不久，一艘韩国海军的高速军舰向其逼近，在海面上激起愤怒的圆形水花。船上的狙击手将激光瞄准镜对准了木船上三名成年男子的胸口。
扩音器里传出一个轰鸣的声音：“你们迷路了吗？发动机出故障了？” 朝鲜人大喊道：“请帮帮我们。我们要脱北。”
红点依然顽固地锁定在他们的胸口。绝望之中，男人们向船上狭小的货舱大喊，让其他乘客出来，以证明他们是平民。首先被拉上来的是两个孩子，一个 5 岁的小女孩和一个 3 岁的小男孩。只有在此时，红点才消失。
这群朝鲜人由金一赫 (Kim Il-hyeok) 和他的弟弟李赫 (Yi-hyeok) 带领，他们由血缘和婚姻联系在一起。这两兄弟当时都 30 多岁，随行人员包括他们的母亲及其家属：一赫怀孕的伴侣，以及李赫的妻子、他们的两个孩子、他的岳母和内兄。
这个在 2023 年脱北的家庭，是少数在朝鲜领导人金正恩在冠状病毒疫情期间实施严酷封锁后仍设法逃离朝鲜的人之一。他们到达这个收养他们的国家时，对这个与外界隔绝的国家有着罕见的见解。
“那天晚上，”李赫的妻子裕美 (Yu-mi) 说，“我们从一片黑暗之海跨越到了自由之海。”
在韩国进行数月的采访中，一赫说话时带着一种他在朝鲜自称“麻烦制造者”时养成的自信。裕美则比较内敛。她的母亲要求不透露姓名，但同意被拍照。他们都坚定地讲述了为什么要离开朝鲜。（家庭其他成员拒绝接受采访。）
无法养活人民
这两兄弟来自朝鲜西南部的壁山郡 (Pyoksong)。
在 20 世纪 90 年代末的饥荒期间，他们的父亲——一名铁路安全官员——带回了来自受灾最严重省份的阴森描述：在火车站外发现的儿童瘦骨嶙峋的尸体被冻得僵硬，在被扔上开往墓地的卡车时，像冻鱼一样发出沉闷的响声。他是家中第一个对那个无法养活人民的统治阶级失去信心的人。
裕美住在附近的沿海城镇江龙 (Kangryong)。在那里，她可以看到飞机在阳光下闪烁，从就隔海相望的仁川国际机场起飞——那是可能性之光在闪烁，但对于被禁止旅行且被切断互联网连接的朝鲜人来说，那是不可触及的。
“我们的国家感觉就像一座没有栏杆的监狱，”她说。
兄弟们关于脱北的想法让他们感到危险。他们的父亲利用关系将最小的儿子李赫调到江龙，在那里他学习航海，绘制哨所地图，并与官员建立联系。李赫成了一名潜水员，在海底采集海鲜，通过地表软管呼吸新鲜空气。他最终遇到了裕美。
一赫在朝鲜的影子经济中工作，通过贿赂来获取机会并摆脱麻烦。他为餐厅屠宰动物，经营一个小金矿，并购买从国家粮仓偷来的大米并加价转卖。他也对他所钻营的体制感到幻灭。
然后，在 2014, 年，他们的父亲意外去世。韩国梦似乎随之而逝。
哥哥 Il-hyeok 性格躁动，而 Yi-hyeok 则十分稳重。他于 2017 年与 Yu-mi 结婚，不久后两人有了两个孩子。他加入了一家军方经营的水产公司，操作三艘船只。尽管联合国下达了禁令，但中国买家在 Kangryong 公然活动，在行情好的日子里，Yi-hyeok 的收入能超过一名普通工人一年的工资。
疫情颠覆了一切。
朝鲜实施了全球最严厉的封锁措施之一。
在 Kangryong，通往大海的道路被铁丝网和武装卫兵封死。Yi-hyeok 的船只锈迹斑斑，债务不断增加。官员们声称韩国正将受感染的尸体和废物倾倒在边界海域。然而，向社会顶层供应海鲜的船只依然在继续捕鱼。
[[IMG_XXXX]] 脱北者 Kim Il-hyeok 6 月 24 日在首尔的一处游乐场享受时光。他是 9 名试图脱北者的船只逃亡行动的一员——也是 2023 年少数成功逃离的人之一。
[[IMG_XXXX]] 脱北者 Kim Il-hyeok 在首尔向他现在的妻子展示一张婚礼照片，他们在逃亡时，妻子已怀孕六个月。
诸如韩国电视剧等“非社会主义”内容。包括这对兄弟在内的数千人被强迫观看，枪声在行刑场上响起。人群在沉默中散去。
“目的是为了 instill 恐惧，”Il-hyeok 说道。“为了抹除对外界的所有幻想。”
自由之赌
到 2023, 年初，朝鲜开始放宽疫情限制。Yi-hyeok 的船只属于首批获准重返大海的船只。
兄弟俩在电话中用暗语交流。“好天气”意味着暴风雨即将来临，会迫使巡逻艇返回港口。“我们捕获了很多鱼——快到这里来”意味着 Il-hyeok 应该把他们的母亲和他的女友带到 Kangryong。
2023 年 6, 2023 日那个夜晚，天气和渔获都非常理想。
Yi-hyeok 的姐夫（也是他的捕鱼伙伴）悄悄乘船离开并在离岸地等待。家里的其余成员跨过布满地雷的山丘，到达一片僻静的海滩。为了更方便地携带 Yi-hyeok 的两个年幼孩子，兄弟俩将他们密封在粗麻袋里，扛在肩上。
晚上 10 点左右，这艘 30 英尺长的船只驶离，试图悄悄向 9 英里外的韩国延坪岛（Yeonpyeong Island）靠近。
在甲板下方，Yu-mi 突然感觉到发动机全速轰鸣，黑色废气充斥着货舱，令妇女和儿童们晕船。她最小的孩子眼睛翻白。她抱着孩子上到甲板呼吸新鲜空气——发现甲板上的男人正陷入恐慌。
“那时我看到一束来自朝鲜巡逻艇的探照灯光在我们身后的波涛中扫过，”她说。“我的心沉到了底。”
兄弟俩此前已经约定，如果无法摆脱安保船只，就给妇女和儿童系上救生衣并携带手电筒，将他们送入大海，信任洋流会将他们带向南方。男人则会驾驶船只反方向行驶以起到诱饵作用。为了减轻船身重量，Il-hyeok 将所有沉重物品抛入海中——斧头、扳手、渔网，以及他兄弟用于头盔潜水的空气压缩机。
随后，全部 9 名家庭成员都被接上了船。
一名军官迎接他们：“欢迎来到天堂。”
正确的选择
在韩国，Yu-mi 学习并获得了会计文员证书，并在一家学校找到了工作。她的哥哥进入大学就读，而 Yi-hyeok 则重新从事海鲜头盔潜水工作。
Il-hyeok 的女友在韩国产下了他们的第一个孩子。这对夫妇于 2024 年结婚，不久后又迎来了一个女儿。Il-hyeok 正在努力适应韩国的资本主义经济，尝试在餐厅做兼职，并操作叉车和挖掘机。
投身于韩国嘈杂的民主社会令人感到不知所措。接着，选举开始了。
在北方，人们穿着正装排队领取只有一名候选人的选票。他们用双手将选票投入“赞成”箱，并向金氏的父亲和祖父（在他之前的统治者）的画像深深鞠躬。没有人敢靠近“反对”箱。当日赫和他的妻子在六月以韩国公民身份投票时，选票上是一份令人眼花缭乱的名单。
然而，韩国并非天堂。在南方生活 19 个月后，义赫在 2024 年末的一场潜水事故中去世。兄弟们的母亲和日赫的妻子被诊断出患有癌症。
日赫对首尔飞涨的房价感到沮丧。他正省下每一分钱，试图将家人从拥挤的政府补贴租赁公寓中搬出去。尽管如此，他坚称脱北是 “100%” 正确的选择。义赫的女儿现在就读于韩国学校的二年级，而他的儿子在读幼儿园。
消息人士称，总统对其在会面时的沉着表现印象深刻
作者：Emily Davies 《纽约时报》
南卡罗来纳州，哥伦比亚 —— 在共和党参议员林赛·格雷厄姆（Lindsey Graham，南卡罗来纳州）去世后的第二天，唐纳德·特朗普总统提出了他认为可以接替其剩余任期的人选：一名他视为忠实 MAGA 基层士兵的、名不见经传的众议员。
特朗普一直很赏识这位众议员——众议员罗素·弗赖（Russell Fry），因为弗赖在竞选中击败了一位曾投票弹劾他的国会议员。据三名熟悉该对话的人士透露，特朗普在周日早晨的一次通话中，将这一想法转达给了州长亨利·麦克马斯特（Henry McMaster），后者拥有任命临时参议员的权力。
国会。
麦克马斯特心中另有他人选：达琳·格雷厄姆（Darline Graham），已故参议员的妹妹，也是哥伦比亚郊区的一位残疾人权利倡导者。似乎没有人对她了解太多。
特朗普与麦克马斯特之间的这次沟通，开启了南卡罗来纳州政治史上赌注最高的一周，并塑造了该州二十多年来首次针对参议院席位的共和党公开初选。这场博弈在特朗普给予达琳·格雷厄姆支持时达到顶峰——不仅是让她作为其兄长席位的短期看管人，更是支持她竞选极具吸引力的六年任期。
关于特朗普如何决定支持格雷厄姆的叙述，基于对 10 位熟悉特朗普决策前相关事件的人士的采访。它记录了麦克马斯特一段动荡的时光，以及总统极其焦虑的一周；数名人士描述称，特朗普对他朋友的去世表现出不寻常的情绪化。
“这令人难以置信，”曾担任林赛·格雷厄姆通讯主任 27 年的凯文·毕晓普（Kevin Bishop）说道。“悲痛、竞选、葬礼行列——顺便说一句，在那之后的两周还有一场选举。”
特朗普选择一名政治素人是一个重大赌注，此时正处于两院控制权都面临风险的关键时刻。
本月进行的民调显示，众议院自由党团（House Freedom Caucus）成员拉尔夫·诺曼（Ralph Norman）众议员在所有候选人中领先。
同样参选的弗赖也被广泛认为是一名竞争者，前南卡罗来纳州州长兼国会议员马克·桑福德（Mark Sanford）也是如此，后者的政治生涯曾因一场高调的绯闻而受损。
儿科医生安妮·安德鲁斯（Annie Andrews）是这个深红州该席位的民主党提名人。
如果在 8 月 11 日没有候选人获得多数票，两周后将进行决选。
麦克马斯特是 2016 年首位在全州范围内当选并支持特朗普的官员，在得知林赛·格雷厄姆去世后的那个夜晚，他与工作人员一起在州长官邸度过。首先，他们将死讯传达给格雷厄姆广泛的政治网络。然后，他们转向讨论谁应该接替他。
到了第二天早晨，麦克马斯特已下定决心。
“州长得出的结论是，达琳将是完美的看管人，”一名熟悉其想法的人士表示。“这非常契合林赛·格雷厄姆的人设。”
在格雷厄姆 22 岁、妹妹 13 岁时，他们在 15 个月的时间里失去了双亲，这使得兄妹俩形成了极其紧密的情感纽带。格雷厄姆后来成为了他妹妹的法定监护人。
[[IMG_XXXX]] 达琳·格雷厄姆在 7 月 14 日于华盛顿特区由参议员查克·格拉斯利（Chuck Grassley）主持宣誓就职后，与丈夫拉里·诺登（Larry Nordone）站在一起。ALEX KENT/《纽约时报》
麦克马斯特给总统打了电话，并提议由达琳·格雷厄姆 (Darline Graham) 出任，讨论了她与已故参议员关系的亲近程度。据三名知情人士称，总统表示他认为这是一个极好的主意。
随后，州长给达琳·格雷厄姆打了电话，后者在泪光中同意完成她哥哥的任期。三名熟悉该对话的人士表示，当时并未讨论永久接替他职位的方案。
在那一刻，特朗普和白宫工作人员似乎仍将弗莱 (Fry) 视为初选的目标人选。
但关于弗莱参选的担忧正在增加——即如果他赢得了参议院席位，可能会在众议院造成一个关键的空缺。特别选举在 2027, 年初之前不会举行，这意味着共和党在进入新的一届时将少一票。
达琳·格雷厄姆在椭圆形办公室与总统会面，副总统 JD 范斯、国务卿马可·鲁比奥和幕僚长苏西·威尔斯等人陪同在侧。
这次晨会开始于国家最有权势的人们分享关于林赛·格雷厄姆 (Lindsey Graham) 的往事。据两人称，向来不以流露情感著著称的特朗普似乎对这次损失感到难过。
随后，他的助手递给他一份接替已故参议员的人选名单。名单中包括特雷·高迪 (Trey Gowdy) ——这位前国会议员兼福克斯新闻主持人此前已向多人表示他不想要这份工作；以及曾在 2024, 年支持妮基·黑莉 (Nikki Haley) 竞选总统的诺曼 (Norman)，特朗普迅速将其排除。名单中还包括受到总统称赞的弗莱。达琳·格雷厄姆也在名单之列。
据两人称，她开口询问总统，对于她竞选该席位有何看法。
据三人称，这个想法是她在本周早些时候产生的，此前包括亲密朋友和全国知名政治人物在内的多人曾联系她，鼓励她正式发起竞选。
62, 岁的达琳·格雷厄姆因在帮助残疾人就业方面的工作而广受尊敬，最近担任州内盲人居民机构的专员。一些接近林赛·格雷厄姆的人认为，她的参选将最能体现他的愿望。
特朗普似乎很中意这个想法。据两人称，他也对她的沉稳印象深刻。据两人称，他告诉在场的人，名单上有些他讨厌，有些他喜欢，但只有一名候选人是他深爱的，那就是达琳·格雷厄姆。
他次日公开表示支持她。
延长
如果你觉得找工作花的时间很长，你可能是对的。根据劳工统计局的数据，失业者寻找工作所需的时间比过去四年中的任何时间点都长。预计平均求职时间将持续 11 周，且超过四分之一（26%）的劳动者已寻找工作超过 6 个月。虽然失业率仍保持在相对较低的水平，但就业专家一致认为，对于那些试图进入职场的人来说，就业市场非常艰难。新增岗位的数量有所下降，因此新职位的竞争变得激烈。更多的求职者为雇主提供了更大的筛选池——同时也意味着申请者之间的竞争更加激烈。Caroline Castrillon 在为《福布斯》撰写的一篇文章中写道：“一些公司正在增加审批步骤，或在流程中引入更多利益相关者，这可能会进一步延迟决定。”她写道，“随着雇主在招聘时变得更加审慎，候选人可能会发现自己在每次对话之间要等待数周，且对自己所处的位置缺乏清晰的了解。”经济增长放缓也意味着公司通常不那么急于招聘。他们希望在业务好转时做好准备，但招聘延迟并不会产生巨大的影响。因此，招聘经理通常可以从容地花时间筛选。根据咨询公司 Career Agents 的一份报告，公司平均每雇用一名员工需进行 20 场面试，而 2021. 年这一数字为每人 14 场。那么，对于一个急于找工作的人来说，这一切意味着什么？“虽然你无法控制劳动力市场的状况，但你可以控制求职的方法，”Castrillon 写道。“在一个增长缓慢且竞争激烈的市场中，有针对性的策略通常比提交尽可能多的申请能产生更好的结果。”
做好准备 对于失业者，职业专家建议在面对新职位时，首先尽可能地采取主动。尽早申请。最先被阅读的简历通常能获得最多的关注。
高级内部审计师 – 首席 ESG 专家
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成本估算师
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RIDER LEVETT BUCKNALL LTD. 在伊利诺伊州芝加哥，Rider Levett Bucknall Ltd. 正在招聘一名成本估算师，负责所有独立的建筑成本控制职能，以审查建筑项目的变更单，包括完整的估算、价值分析、价值表、对比分析，协助可行性研究以及历史成本报告。要求：建筑管理、工程量测量或相关领域的学士学位；在电气和机械成本策略方面具有经验和专业知识；在商业、机构和工业领域的成本控制经验，并专注于垂直建筑；具有概念性和详细测量及定价的经验；熟悉施工经理/总承包商 (CMGC) 和总承包商/施工经理 (GCCM) 流程；且要求具备估算软件系统、屏幕量算软件和建筑信息模型 (BIM) 的经验。 薪资范围为每年 $78,000.00 到 $98,500.00。请将简历发送至人力资源主管 Melanie Saunders，邮箱：recruit@us.rlb.com，并注明参考代码“70-N”。
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BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP, INC. 招聘一名位于伊利诺伊州芝加哥的 Vantage 运营经理，负责协调研究、分析和开发知识产权及知识资产，旨在优化制造和供应链，以支持 BCG 的运营实践领域。要求：商业管理、经济学、工业与系统工程、机械工程或相关领域学士学位或同等外国学历，且具有 4 年分析师或相关职业经验，负责提供基于数据和研究的运营业务战略建议，其中必须包括至少 1 年为制造和供应链公司开发战略与变革管理领域解决方案之知识产权的经验。或者，BCG 接受上述专业的硕士学位以及 2 年分析师或相关职业经验，负责提供基于数据和研究的运营业务战略建议，其中必须包括至少 1 年为制造和供应链公司开发战略与变革管理领域解决方案之知识产权的经验。可部分远程办公。根据客户/公司需求，需进行国内/国际出差（最高 25%）。薪资：每年 $141,000-$146,000。福利信息请参阅：https://careers.bcg.com/employee-benefits。请将简历发送至 GlobalSpecialtyBusiness@bcg.com。职位参考编号：28-2026 / 357.1337.7. 设有多个岗位。
系统开发工程师 II - 多个岗位
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AMAZON WEB SERVICES, INC. 在伊利诺伊州芝加哥寻求以下候选人（设有多个岗位）。请申请地址：https://www.amazon.jobs/en/，并注明职位 ID AMZ27600.1：系统开发工程师 II (职位 ID: AMZ27600.1)。构建能够自动化并简化流程的工具，以提高车队运营效率。应对涉及这些车队的大规模事件。该职位在伊利诺伊州芝加哥的薪资范围为 $129200 - $174800 (年薪)；然而，提供的基本工资可能会根据与工作相关的知识、技能和经验而有所不同。除全套医疗、金融和/或其他福利外，还可能根据所提供职位的具体情况提供签约奖金和受限股票单位作为薪酬方案的一部分。此信息由《伊利诺伊州同酬法》提供。基本工资信息基于市场所在地。申请人应通过亚马逊的内部或外部招聘网站申请。
工作与就业
高级制造工程师
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XYLEM SERVICES USA LLC. 的伊利诺伊州莫顿格罗夫办公室寻求一名高级制造工程师，负责领导制造工艺的开发与优化，管理资本投资，并实施旨在提高生产力、质量和安全性的高效系统。需要最高 20% 的区域性和国内出差。员工预计薪资为 $106,891。额外补偿可能包括奖金或佣金（如适用）。其他福利包括医疗保健、视力、牙科、退休金、带薪年假 (PTO)、病假等。申请地址：https://www.xylem.com/en-us/careers/.
工程师，高级质量规划
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MOLEX LLC 领导持续改进项目/计划，以减少废料，提高吞吐量，并改进公司的方法和系统。需要最高 10% 的国际出差；需要最高 5% 的国内出差。提供薪资：每年 $120,370.00。欲了解可用福利的完整列表，请访问 [https://www.kochbenefits.com/index.html]。申请请将简历发送至 mlxjobs@kochind.com。请在邮件主题中注明职位编号 191183。
商业战略与运营 高级助理
GOOGLE LLC 商业战略与运营高级助理 (Req# 1525233)；伊利诺伊州，芝加哥；Google LLC；通过对市场趋势和竞争格局进行深入分析来定义全面的业务战略，以解决复杂挑战并推动增长。该职位向 Google 芝加哥（伊利诺伊州）办公室汇报，并可根据 Google 政策采用混合办公时间表。该全职职位的美国基本薪资范围为 $153,000 - $222,000 + 15% 奖金目标 + 根据角色、级别和地点确定的股权 + 福利。个人薪资由其他因素决定，包括与工作相关的技能、经验以及相关的教育或培训。 欲了解更多关于 Google 福利的信息，请访问 careers.google.com/benefits。 请在 https://goo.gle/4biYTWy 在线申请。
产品培训与支持专员
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C&C NORTH AMERICA, INC. (COSENTINO NORTH AMERICA) 在伊利诺伊州埃尔克格罗夫村招聘一名产品培训与支持专员。开发并主导关于 Cosentino 产品的制造、安装、使用和维护的产品培训演示。凭借技术专长和对公司产品的了解，为客户服务和外勤人员提供支持。及时了解所有行业变化和制造设备。提供具体的培训计划以帮助工人维持或提高工作技能。通过调查、员工访谈、焦点小组或与管理层、讲师或客户代表协商来评估培训需求。监控、评估或记录培训活动或计划的有效性。如果未达到预期改进，则开发替代培训方法。收集客户反馈以改进产品或服务。要求具有 2 年开发和主导关于石材制造设备及产品制造、安装、使用和维护的产品培训演示经验。其中至少 1 年的经验必须包括石材制造和石材制造机械使用的经验。要求大量出差——最高可达时间的 85%——前往美国西北部和东海岸的客户及公司站点。薪资范围从 $56,930/年 到 $56,930/年。我们提供给全职员工的标准福利（包括医疗、人寿保险、401(k)、伤残保险、带薪病假、带薪法定节假日和带薪假期）。 请访问 https://jobs.cosentino.com/ 在线申请，或将简历和求职信发送至 Daissy Nepa (talentacquisition@cosentino.com)。
高级专员-IC 市场风险 监督与治理 I
蒙特利尔银行 (BANK OF MONTREAL) 在伊利诺伊州芝加哥招聘一名高级专员-IC 市场风险监督与治理 I。为指定组合提供市场风险监督、监测和报告。薪资为 $138,632-247,000/年。有关福利，请访问：https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards。请将简历发送至 BMO.US@BMO.com，并注明参考号：1142065。
数据分析师
一旦流程开始，请花必要的时间来证明你拥有超出该职位要求之上的技能。学会“讲述你的故事”，阐述是什么让你成为一名优秀的员工。这意味着不仅要展示简历上的资格证书，还要展示越来越多雇主所看重的软技能——良好的沟通能力、独立性、创造性思维和管理能力。
当你获得面试机会时，请充分利用。准备好你的工作案例，突出为什么你是一个合适的人选。思考在回答面试预期问题之外，你还能做些什么。为了证明你对整体职业生涯以及这个特定职位的投入，你可以提前准备什么？
最后，保持耐心。要意识到，现在的招聘决定比过去花费的时间更长。要坚持但保持专业。不要仅仅因为一段时间没有收到回复就放弃某些职位。当被要求进行第三次或第四次面试时，不要生气。对于需要尽快返回工作岗位的人来说，这说起来容易做起来难，但必须理解，这现在已成为标准做法。
Specialist III-IC 数据科学
BMO BANK N.A. 正在芝加哥，伊利诺伊州招聘一名 Specialist III-IC 数据科学人员。挖掘并分析大规模结构化和非结构化数据集以获取洞察。薪资 $142,210-165,600/年。 福利详情请访问：https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards。请将简历发送至 bmobankn.a@bmo.com 并注明参考编号 # 1616002。
EY Parthenon - 交易 - 交易分析
ERNST & YOUNG U.S. LLP EY Parthenon - 交易 - 交易分析 (经理) (多个职位) (1722452)，ERNST & YOUNG U.S. LLP，芝加哥，伊利诺伊州。提供数据分析驱动的解决方案，以增强客户的决策能力，包括买方和卖方的财务尽职调查。为了满足客户需求，要求国内出差比例高达 50%。雇主将接受教育、培训或经验的任何合适组合。 年薪 $142,860.00。如需完整职位描述、要求列表及在线申请，请访问：ey.com/en_us/careers 并点击 "Careers - Job Search"，“See All”，然后点击 “Experienced Professionals” (职位编号 - 1722452)。
交易运营专员
DRW HOLDINGS LLC 在芝加哥，伊利诺伊州有空缺职位：交易运营专员 (职位代码 W102)：为农产品和能源交易台提供运营和交易员助理功能支持。允许每周最多 1 天远程办公。要求金融、经济、会计或相关量化领域学士学位及 2 年经验。薪资 $150,000 至 $160,000。合格者请申请至 apply@drw.com，联系人：M. CARTER。必须注明职位 ID。机会均等雇主 (EOE)。
人力资源协调员
伊利诺伊州，德普莱恩斯 (Des Plaines)，通过电子邮件申请
NOMIS ENTERPRISES, INC. - 全职，竞争性薪资，2年经验；人力资源协调员，伊利诺伊州，德普莱恩斯。远程职位。为一家住宅和商业清洁服务公司协调人力资源运营、入职引导、日程安排、人事档案和员工沟通。要求人力资源或相关领域学士学位，必须会罗马尼亚语。请将简历发送至：humanresourcesgirlfriday@gmail.com
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应用开发高级顾问
CIGNA-EVERNORTH SRVCS INC. 为 Cigna-Evernorth Srvcs Inc. (芝加哥，伊利诺伊州) 招聘应用开发高级顾问，负责开发和支持呼叫流程。要求计算机科学或相关专业硕士学位 + 3 年对话式 AI 开发/IVR 应用开发经验。接受学士学位 + 5 年经验。薪资范围：$153,317-$203,600。 混合办公时间表。请在 https://jobs.thecignagroup.com 申请，职位编号 26008876。 https://jobs.thecignagroup.com/us/en/benefits
SPINS, LLC 在芝加哥，伊利诺伊州招聘数据分析师：内容开发；协作开发宣传材料和品牌定位工具；研究与数据创建；与内部团队的主要联络；以及社交媒体。允许远程办公。 要求 20% 国内出差。 福利：医疗/牙科/视力保险，自愿性福利，公司支付的寿险，公司向 HSA 和 401(k) 缴款，带薪休假 (PTO) 以及年度冬季假期。年薪 $96,928/年 - $107,000/年。申请请访问 www.jobpostingtoday.com 参考编号 # 50961
数据科学家主管 [多个职位空缺]
摩根大通 (JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.) 为商业银行贷款组合制定并执行全面的分析策略，将数据科学计划与业务目标相结合，以实现有效的组合监控并支持增长计划。年薪范围：$135,874 - $200,000。 欲了解要求及申请方式，请访问 https://careers.jpmorgan.com 并申请职位编号：210764689。 平等就业机会 (EOE)，积极行动平等就业 (AAE)，男性/女性/残疾人/退伍军人 (M/F/D/V)。摩根大通公司版权所有。www.jpmorganchase.com。我们提供具有竞争力的综合薪酬方案，包括根据角色、经验、技能组合和地点确定的基本工资。对于符合条件的职位，可能会根据个人成就和贡献授予酌情激励补偿。我们还提供一系列福利计划以满足员工需求（基于资格）。这些福利包括全面的医疗保健覆盖、现场健康与健身中心、退休储蓄计划、备用儿童看护、学费报销、心理健康支持、财务指导等。关于综合薪酬和福利的更多细节将在招聘过程中提供。此外，请访问：https://careers.jpmorgan.com/us/en/about-us。
许多行业。
为意外做准备 有工作的人也应该采取措施为最坏的情况做准备。即使你具有较高的职业安全感，在意外失业时，你仍应让自己处于有利地位。 失业时长在不同行业之间差异很大，但 Career Agents 的报告发现，信息部门（包括科技、媒体和其他通信行业）的失业时间最长，为 6.6 个月。如果你半年领不到薪水，你会怎么做？ 接下来，即使你没有在找工作，也要继续维护你的专业人脉网络。与他人联系以保持这些关系的活跃度，并了解更多关于你所在行业动态的信息。你可能不需要走到更新简历这一步，但如果已经过了很长时间，至少浏览一遍并思考一下如果需要快速准备好简历需要做些什么，这可能是一个好主意。
硬件工程师
JUMP OPERATIONS, LLC 招聘硬件工程师（伊利诺伊州，芝加哥），负责收集最终用户需求并将业务需求映射到硬件技术规范。要求：电气工程、电子工程、计算机科学或相关专业的学士学位或同等外国学位 + 4 年硬件经验或相关职业。替代要求：电气工程、电子工程、计算机科学或相关专业的硕士学位或同等外国学位 + 2 年硬件经验或相关职业。无远程办公。薪资范围 (ROP)：每年 $250k-$300k。 请将完整简历发送至：hrapply@jumptrading.com，参考编号 HE-HFCHI。 平等就业机会 (EOE)。 福利详情：www.jumptrading.com/us-benefits/。
Java 开发人员
马里兰州盖瑟斯堡 (Gaithersburg, MD)， 通过电子邮件申请
COMPUTER PACKAGES, INC. Computer Packages Inc. 是一家专注于知识产权软件的全球公司，现招聘具有至少三年实践经验的 Java 开发人员。你将负责基于 Java 的应用程序的设计、开发和管理。具备 Jasper、SpringBoot 和/或 Angular 的知识者优先。除 Java 经验外，我们还在寻找具备扎实数据库结构知识和分析能力的人才。CPI 提供内部和外部培训。计算机科学或其他技术专业学士学位优先。鼓励近期或即将毕业的学生申请。
起薪：每年 $70,000 - $90,000+，与经验相称。 卓越的福利，包括学费报销、全额付费医疗保险、401k、搬迁协助和签证赞助。请将简历发送至 cpijobs@computerpackages.com
模型/分析/验证高级分析师
伊利诺伊州肖姆堡 (Schaumburg, IL) 在线申请
CITIBANK, N.A. 模型/分析/验证高级分析师 针对 Citibank, N.A. (伊利诺伊州 肖姆堡) 设计并实施量身定制于花旗信用卡投资组合的机器学习模型 (XGBoost, LightGBM, 神经网络) 以优化信用决策。根据花旗银行的政策和协议，在通勤距离内可能允许远程办公/混合办公计划。要求：信息技术与管理、统计学、数学、数据科学或相关领域的硕士学位（或同等外国学位），以及 3 年作为风险政策高级分析师、数据服务分析师、数据分析师或相关职位的经验，利用定量和分析技能得出数据模式、趋势和洞察。或者，雇主将接受上述领域的学士学位及 5 年循序渐进的负责任的大学后经验。3 年经验必须包括：识别风险的数据分析；数据挖掘；使用 Python 和 SQL 进行数据驱动分析；在大型数据集中实施强大的数据质量检查和对账流程以确保准确性和一致性；以及与包括业务部门在内的跨职能业务合作伙伴协作，将模型投入生产部署。薪资范围：每年 $142,210 至 $142,210；每周 40 小时。申请人请在 https://jobs.citi.com/ 提交简历。请引用职位 ID #26971143。花旗银行提供的待遇可能包括针对符合条件员工的酌情激励奖金和留任奖金。花旗银行还提供具有竞争力的福利。详见 citibenefits.com。机会均等雇主。
多个空缺职位
伊利诺伊州 埃文斯顿 在线申请或发送电子邮件
ZS ASSOCIATES, INC. 在伊利诺伊州 埃文斯顿以及美国境内多个不可预见的工作地点有以下多个职位空缺。工程师专员 - 架构与工程 (Engineer Specialist - Architecture & Engineering)，开发并部署满足客户目标的复杂技术解决方案，重点关注 AI 和 ML。(参考代码 62233: $158000-$185000)；首席体验战略师/体验战略负责人 (Lead Experience Strategist/ Experience Strategy Lead) (参考代码 62232: $154500-$180000)，旨在设计并交付旨在解决客户问题、提升品牌价值并激励人们的新服务、产品和品牌体验。该职位可能需要最高 25% 的国内差旅。首席软件工程师 - ZAIDYN 商业 - 平台开发 (Lead Software Engineer- ZAIDYN Commercial - Platform Dev.) (参考代码: 62231: $153317-$170000)，负责研究、设计和开发计算机和/或网络软件或专门的实用程序。
所有职位均要求相关学位和/或经验和/或技能。福利：ZS 提供全面的总报酬方案，包括健康与福祉、财务规划、年假、个人成长和职业发展。我们强大的技能开发计划、多种职业晋升选择、内部流动路径以及协作文化，将助力您作为个人和全球团队成员取得成功。更多详情及在线申请，请访问 https://jobs.zs.com 或通过 careers@zs.com 联系 ZS。必须输入上述参考代码。
Dreamstime
– Jeff Banowetz
每位申请工作的人都被要求提供工作推荐人。但由于推荐人是由申请人提供的，因此人们预期推荐人会对该申请者给出正面评价。那么，除了确认你的工作经历外，选择什么样的推荐人是否会有影响？
确实有影响。由合适的人提供的极高评价可以成为你的巨大优势，并可能成为你与另一名申请者之间的决定性差异。
以下是一些技巧，帮助你在招聘过程中正确选择推荐人。
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嘉信理财 (Charles Schwab & Company, Inc.) 招聘多个职位
多个职位
伊利诺伊州 芝加哥 在线申请
伊利诺伊州 芝加哥 在线申请
伊利诺伊州 芝加哥 在线申请
嘉信理财 (CHARLES SCHWAB & COMPANY, INC.) 在伊利诺伊州 芝加哥有以下职位需求。
软件开发与工程经理 (Manager, Software Development & Engineering)，负责测试自动化的规划、准备和执行。(参考代码 2026-124188: $121389 - $187100)
风险分析/建模高级经理 (Sr Manager, Risk Analytics/Modeling)，使用包括 C#、Python、SQL、持续集成软件在内的各种 IT 解决方案，开发并维护定量风险工具。(参考代码 2026-124178: $138632 - $215000))。
起薪视经验而定 (DOE)。上述金额不含年度奖金及其他收益。福利：401(k) 公司匹配；员工股票计划；符合条件的职位在服务 5 年后可享受假期、志愿者活动和学术休假；父母假和家庭建设福利；学费报销；医疗、牙科和视力保险；符合条件的职位可提供混合/远程工作时间表（取决于内部政策）。
请访问 www.SchwabJobs.com 在线申请，并根据上述参考代码进行搜索。
伊利诺伊州 橡树布鲁克 通过电子邮件申请
ASPIRE SYSTEMS DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION, INC 招聘：计算机系统分析师 1 (COMP SYS AN 1)：与主题专家 (SMEs)/利益相关者一起收集并分析业务需求，定义业务目标，领导技术方案设计、架构、系统建模、框架开发和技术文档编写。为开发团队提供技术领导，与利益相关者协调审核需求/交付物，进行方案和代码评审，执行根因分析 (RCA) 和缺陷预防，并制定编码标准和最佳实践，以确保交付可扩展、优化且高质量的软件。年薪 $117,957。计算机系统分析师 2 (COMP SYS AN 2)：负责促成与客户及业务用户的沟通，收集新需求，编写设计文档，对现有产品进行更改，为新模块开发新代码，进行演示及实施后支持。客户沟通；需求分析；设计；开发编程，单元测试。年薪 $118,968。计算机系统 (COMP SYS)
AN 3: 理解业务需求和功能规范，与利益相关者协作以收集需求并定义项目范围，规划增强与优化，客户协调与沟通，设计并定制数据库和应用程序，需求分析，开发可重复使用的软件组件，应用程序开发，离岸协调，执行测试，发布与部署，支持与维护，构建自动化，负责开发、测试、部署、交付及维护。年薪 $153,317。SEN BUS AN：引导、分析、记录和验证业务/系统需求，维护产品积压工作（backlog），记录功能性和非功能性需求，并向非技术利益相关者翻译技术概念。评估新集成和增强功能的可行性，进行风险分析与缓解，定义业务需求和解决方案约束，支持企业级解决方案架构，并分析大型数据集以提供与业务目标一致的可扩展、有效的技术解决方案。年薪 $134,400。要求：计算机科学、工程、信息技术、管理、工商管理、商业或相关专业的学士或硕士学位，且具有 2-5 年该领域经验，并具备多种编程语言、工具及计算机技能。提供医疗与人寿保险、401K、FSA/HSA、员工援助计划、专业发展、休假福利、奖励/认可计划。需要出差。请将简历发送至 careers.us@Aspiresys.com。
首席顾问 (Principal Consultant)
伊利诺伊州芝加哥 通过电子邮件申请
伊利诺伊州芝加哥 通过电子邮件申请
伊利诺伊州芝加哥 通过电子邮件申请
伊利诺伊州芝加哥 通过电子邮件申请
伊利诺伊州芝加哥 通过电子邮件申请
伊利诺伊州芝加哥 通过电子邮件申请
IT SOFT USA, INC. DBA: ENGINEERING USA 招聘一名首席顾问 (Principal Consultant)，工作地点为伊利诺伊州芝加哥，负责领导实施带有插件的 Infor M3 CE 项目。领导 Infor M3 财务和会计模块的端到端实施，包括领导业务研究与分析。要求：工业工程或相关专业的学士学位（或同等国外学历）+ 5 年首席顾问或相关职业经验，且具备 Infor M3 CE 财务与管理 (FAM) 咨询的实际操作经验。出差：最高 75%。可在美国境内多个地点工作。向公司芝加哥总部汇报。可在美国境内任何家庭办公室工作。请将简历提交至 Katie Mazuc, Katie.Mazuc@indx.com。年薪：$201,006。参考编号：22221.5.2
软件工程师 (Software Engineer)
项目交付专家 (Project Delivery Specialist)
HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATIO 寻求项目交付专家（Project Delivery Specialist）（伊利诺伊州，芝加哥），负责审查并调查所有生产、系统和/或开发需求，以评估需求并制定业务交付计划。要求：学士学位 + 3 年经验。允许 100% 远程办公/在家工作，地点可为美国境内各地的不可预见地点。薪资：每年 $66,706 - $136,100。 福利： https://careers.hcsc.com/totalrewards。请将简历发送至 hrciapp@bcbsil.com，参考编号 R0051068
高级数据科学家 伊利诺伊州，尚堡 通过电子邮件申请
PAYLOCITY CO P. 寻求一名高级数据科学家，该职位向位于伊利诺伊州尚堡的 Paylocity 总部汇报。申请人可在美国境内任何家庭办公室工作。选择特征，使用机器学习技术（如时间序列方法、回归、随机森林、梯度提升和神经网络）构建并优化模型。提供薪资 每年 $142,210.00。 申请请将简历发送至 AskHR@Paylocity.com，并注明职位编号 22219.12.7
专业人员 III-IC 流动性与资金 (Specialist III-IC Liquidity & Funding)
BMO BANK N.A. 在伊利诺伊州芝加哥寻求一名专业人员 III-IC 流动性与资金。支持流动性与资金风险管理策略的制定。薪资每年 $138,632-165,600。每周 4 天在办公室工作。 有关福利，请访问：https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards。请将简历发送至 bmobankn.a@bmo.com 并注明参考编号 1591996。
BMO BANK N.A. 在伊利诺伊州芝加哥寻求一名专业人员 III-IC 市场研究 (Specialist III-IC Marketing Research)。制定并执行市场研究计划与策略。薪资每年 $99,341-138,000。需在芝加哥可通勤距离内。每周 4 天在办公室工作。有关福利，请访问：https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards。请将简历发送至 bmobankn.a@bmo.com 并注明参考编号 1615997。
高级机器人流程自动化 (RPA) 开发人员
伊利诺伊州芝加哥 通过邮件或电子邮件申请
ASHLING PARTNERS LLC (100% 远程办公/居家办公)；开发机器人自动化项目计划，并为面向客户的系统建立关键治理和生产支持模型；设计功能架构，根据特定领域需求制定机器人自动化流程的最佳策略；设计并定制实时仪表板，以跟踪利用率、队列量和人力效率；理解基于工作流的逻辑，能够通过工作流图理解业务流程的当前状态，并在自动化解决方案中构思其未来状态；领导 RPA 技术开发和规划活动；与关键客户利益相关者及 Ashling Partners 领导层密切合作，定义客户的战略以及实现该战略所需的工作流；与业务分析师协作分析业务需求，确定工作流优先级，协助设计 RPA 战略路线图，进行开发，执行
系统集成、测试并支持开发内容移交至生产环境；在安全性、性能、可扩展性、可用性、可维护性、灾难恢复和运行时间的设计考虑方面提供技术指导；对 RPA 交付方法论提供领导监督，以识别、评估并优先处理实施增强功能的机遇；在 Ashling Partners 的自动化卓越中心代表开发团队；针对机器人流程自动化和智能流程自动化革命的新兴趋势提供思想领导力；出差频率较低（约 10%），且包含不可预见的全国客户现场出差。要求：软件工程、计算机科学 (CS)、计算机工程、信息技术 (IT) 或同等学历硕士学位 + 12 个月相关专业经验，且必须包括：开发机器人自动化项目计划，并为面向客户的系统建立关键治理和生产支持模型；根据特定领域需求设计功能架构，制定机器人自动化流程的最佳策略；设计并定制实时仪表板，以跟踪利用率、队列量和人力效率。薪资范围 $98k–135k。请将简历及代码 1010 发送至：Robin Worthing Moon, Ashling Partners, LLC, 1 E Wacker Dr, Suite 3500, Chicago, IL 60601 或 careers@ashlingpartners.com。请勿电话/传真/通过代理申请。机会均等雇主 (EOE)
技术风险与控制 [多个职位空缺]
摩根大通公司 (JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.)。此职位要求最高 10% 的国内出差。在创建跨技术领域的风险聚焦指标方面提供指导，用于管理交互式和 App2App 特权账户、内部及第三方系统访问、云数据加密服务以及技术资产生命周期管理。薪资范围：每年 $184,700 - $184,700。 有关要求及申请方式，请访问 https://careers.jpmorgan.com 并申请职位编号：210768738。 机会均等雇主 (EOE), 少数族裔/女性/残障人士/退伍军人机会均等 (AAE, M/F/D/V)。摩根大通公司保留所有权利。www.jpmorganchase.com。我们提供具有竞争力的综合奖励方案，包括根据角色、经验、技能组和地点确定的基本工资。对于符合条件的职位，可能会根据个人成就和贡献授予酌情激励补偿。我们还提供一系列旨在满足员工需求的福利和计划（基于适用资格）。这些福利包括全面的医疗保健覆盖、现场健康与健身中心、退休储蓄计划、备份育儿服务、学费报销、心理健康支持、财务指导等。关于总薪酬和福利的更多详情将在招聘过程中提供。此外，请访问：https://careers.jpmorgan.com/us/en/about-us。
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专家 III-IC 市场研究
律师助理 (Associate)
伊利诺伊州，芝加哥 在线申请或通过电子邮件申请
FRAGOMEN, DEL REY, BERNSEN & LOEWY, LLP 招聘律师助理（伊利诺伊州，芝加哥），旨在深化对客户群、相关行业以及事务所执业领域/服务的理解。要求具备 JD 或 LLM 学位；要求 3 年律师执业经验。必须为美国州/华盛顿特区律师协会成员。经验必须包括：研究复杂的移民技术问题并制定解决方案，包括完成相应的证明文件；利用法律先例（包括 BALCA 裁决、USCIS 政策备忘录和 DOL 政策备忘录）来处理特定的客户状况或请求并开发解决方案；为助理及支持人员提供指导、培训和绩效管理反馈；从商业角度理解移民法要求，包括计费目标、公司政策的执行以及人力资源 (HR) 要求；起草并审查应对政府请求的复杂法律分析；起草并审查复杂的移民申请，包括 O-1, TN, H-1B, L-1, EB-1 (a) (b) & (c) 包括杰出能力、跨国公司经理、国家利益以及杰出研究人员的 I-140 申请，以及 EB-2 & EB-3 PERM 申请。薪资范围：$142,000.00 - $178,000. 福利包括：27 天带薪休假 (PTO) 及联邦法定节假日；医疗、牙科和视力计划以及 FSA 和 HSA 计划；401K 计划及公司匹配。申请请访问 https://www.fragomen.com/careers 并输入 REQ-026876，或者发送电子邮件至 careers@fragomen.com。
公司法律助手及总法律顾问执行助理 (Corporate Paralegal & Executive Assistant to the General Counsel)
伊利诺伊州，诺斯布鲁克 在线申请
HILCO GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, LLC（伊利诺伊州，诺斯布鲁克）招聘公司法律助手及总法律顾问执行助理，负责起草、审查、编辑和谈判协议与合同，包括保密协议和服务协议。要求：法律助手研究、政治学或相关领域的学士学位或国外同等学历 + 10 年公司法律助手或相关职业经验。薪资标准：$84,053/年。福利：年度全额酌情奖金；医疗；牙科；视力；人寿保险；短期残疾险；长期残疾险；自愿关键疾病及意外险；医疗保险支持；育儿津贴；带薪休假 (PTO)；专业发展报销及健康计划。申请请访问 https://hilcoglobal.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Hilco_Global_Careers/job/Northbrook-IL/Corporate-Paralegal---Executive-Assistant-to-the-General-Counsel_R-100724。
商业智能经理 (Business Intelligence Manager)
伊利诺伊州，帕克里奇 在线申请
KOCH MEAT CO., INC. D/B/A KOCH FOODS, INC. 位于伊利诺伊州帕克里奇的 Koch Meat Co., Inc. (以 Koch Foods, Inc. 名义经营) 招聘商业智能经理，旨在开发引导战略决策的优化工具，并通过供应链分析、运输、库存和运营管理（利用与优化相关的软件，如 Excel Solver, Power BI）提升供应链和销售效率。必须具备数据分析、数据科学、供应链管理或相关领域的硕士学位或国外同等学历，以及 12 个月在该岗位或相关职业的经验。工作经验必须包括：使用商业智能工具（包括 Power BI, Tableau 和 Excel）的经验；食品和农业领域的供应链经验。国内出差至其他设施的频率最高可达 20%。薪资 $140 - $170。申请请至 https://myjobs.adp.com/kochfoods/cx
开发经理
REACTIVATE DEVCO, LLC 开发经理 (Reactivate DevCo, LLC/伊利诺伊州 芝加哥, 多个名额) 该职位负责开发和管理与土地所有者、社区利益相关者及监管机构的关系，以促进项目审批，并管理涉及许可和土地收购过程的第三方顾问、律师和供应商。该职位要求至少具备商业、环境科学、工程、城市规划或相关领域的学士学位（或同等外国学位），以及在所提供职位或相关职业中具有两 (2) 年经验。该职位还要求具备：土地利用法规、环境许可流程和分区法的经验；评估土地和公用事业分配网络以优化可再生能源项目选址的经验；与当地政府、公职人员和社区团体沟通以了解清洁能源项目优先事项的经验；以及了解影响可再生能源项目的监管和政策变化的知识。这些经验可通过就业、实习或研究员经历获得。该职位在任何美国州均可 100% 远程办公。该职位的年薪为 $120,000 - $135,000。Reactivate DevCo, LLC 从入职第一天起提供卓越的福利方案。除了医疗福利、401(k) 选项、专业发展机会和极具竞争力的带薪休假政策外，我们还提供灵活的工作方式，以有助于实现宝贵的工作与生活平衡。感兴趣的人员应阅读完整的职位描述，并通过 https://www.reactivate.com/careers 搜索“Development Manager”进行申请。
地面运营经理
伊利诺伊州 德普莱恩 在线申请
位于伊利诺伊州 德普莱恩的 CEVA FREIGHT LLC 正在寻找一名地面运营经理，作为关键领导者，指导并管理公司地面国内团队的进出口物流运营。接受供应链管理、物流工程、工业工程或相关研究领域的学士学位，以及 24 个月在地面运营领导力、损益 (P&L) 管理、供应链管理、客户服务、合同谈判、持续改进、新客户引导、独立承包商和司机关系方面的经验。 提供薪资：$124,322.00。 请在 www.cevalogistics.com/careers 申请。必须在简历和求职信中注明需求编号 583377。
项目负责人/首席
波士顿咨询公司 (BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP, INC.) 管理长期商业战略的设计和开发，包括管理案例团队的职责；监督业务发展、客户关系、项目规划以及产出物的准备。要求具备工商管理、管理科学或与 BCG 客户行业相关的量化领域的硕士学位（接受同等外国学历），以及 3 年作为管理顾问、商业分析师或量化分析师的经验，其中必须包含至少 1 年的管理战略经验。或者，接受工商管理、管理科学或与 BCG 客户行业相关的量化领域的学士学位（接受同等外国学历），以及 5 年作为管理顾问、商业分析师或量化分析师的经验，其中必须包含至少 1 年的管理战略经验。提供部分远程办公福利。根据公司/客户需求，需要进行国内/国际出差（最高 80%）。薪资：$225,400 - $268,400。福利信息请参阅：https://careers.bcg.com/employee-benefits。请将简历发送至 BCGPLP@bcg.com。参考职位编号：PLCHI-F26。有多个名额。
战略关系副总裁
MOLSON COORS BEVERAGE COMPANY USA LLC 位于伊利诺伊州芝加哥的 Molson Coors Beverage Company USA LLC 招聘战略关系副总裁（设有多个职位）。该职位将管理与外部投资银行、私募股权基金、风险投资基金、交易咨询团队及战略合作伙伴的所有关系，旨在为本公司及代表本公司制定非有机增长战略。每周最多可远程办公 2 天。需承担 15-25% 的国内及国际差旅，前往 Molson Coors 的其他地点。薪资：每年 $221,312 - $296,800。福利：医疗保险、牙科保险、人寿保险、带薪休假 (PTO)、退休计划、伤残保险、401K。要求：拥有经济学、金融学或相关领域的学士学位，以及在全球组织中拥有 7 年的专业商业领导经验。雇主也将接受在全球组织中拥有 9 年专业商业领导经验的申请人。请将简历发送至 leslie.ward@molsoncoors.com 并注明职位代码 2438。
运营与销售副总裁 伊利诺伊州，伯温 (Berwyn, IL) 通过电子邮件申请
WINDY CITY PUBLIC ADJUSTERS 正在招聘一名位于伊利诺伊州伯温的运营与销售副总裁，负责分析市场趋势并设定销售目标。薪资：每年至少 $175,000。
可远程办公。要求 10% 的国内差旅。如有意向，请将简历发送至：careers@windycityadjusters.com，邮件主题：Ref# VPOS1
办公桌前吃 午餐了
你可能认为在办公桌前独自吃午餐是一种节省时间并提高效率的方法。但大多数研究表明，这样做不仅通常会降低你的生产力（我们都需要休息来清醒头脑），而且对你的整体健康不利。这是一种双输局面。好消息是，这件事很容易改变：坚持每天与另一个人一起吃午餐。坏消息是，这样做的人越来越少。根据牛津大学发布的 2025 年《世界幸福报告》，18-24 岁的美国人中，有四分之一的人在前一天三餐全部独自进食，这一比例是 20 年前的两倍。事实证明，花费这么多时间独处对你的心理健康不利。在手机上刷社交媒体无法提供让你获得幸福所需的人际连接。根据这份幸福报告，你与他人共同进餐的频率，与你的收入或是否有工作一样，都是预测幸福感的准确指标。但独自在办公桌前用餐不仅对你个人的心理健康不利，对办公室的士气以及在工作中建立稳固的关系也产生负面影响。人们倾向于自我隔离的公司，通常无法建立起能够吸引并留住员工的企业文化。看到员工在办公桌前用餐的经理应该努力创造机会，让员工一起共进午餐。这可能意味着组织集体午餐、提供一个诱人的用餐空间，或鼓励员工邀请其他部门的同事一起吃午餐。根据哈佛大学的一项研究，快乐的员工比不快乐的员工生产力高出 10 百分比，因此，营造一个人们能够建立关系的氛围是聪明的商业策略。虽然有些人可能对与新认识的人聊天感到不安，但这种焦虑是不必要的。根据芝加哥大学的一项研究，即使是与陌生人进行尴尬的闲聊，往往也能增加一个人的整体幸福感。仅仅与他人互动就能在改善心理健康方面产生奇效。所以，放下手机。邀请一两位同事一起去休息室或三明治店。邀请客户去餐厅。与他人共度午餐休息时间，你会发现工作变成了一次更好的体验。
东欧料理首席专职厨师
伊利诺伊州 尼尔斯 (Niles, IL) 传真申请
东欧料理 指导他人并参与东欧料理的准备工作，包括沙拉、汤品、热主菜（如波兰饺子 pierogi、红菜汤 borsh、斯特罗加诺夫牛肉、乌克兰土豆沙拉、卷心菜卷、饺子、鸭肝酱）。监督厨房工作人员，制定员工排班表，创建新食谱，设定菜单价格，更改季节性菜单，执行质量控制，订购产品及用品。 要求：高中学历，在获得高中学历后，在所提供的职位上具有 3 年全职经验。每周工作 40 小时，9-5 点。工作地点在伊利诺伊州 尼尔斯 (Niles, IL)。申请人必须出示在美国合法工作的证明。请将简历传真至 Grand Golf, LLC，电话 224-470-2055。雇主付费广告
业务发展专员
伊利诺伊州 马克汉姆 (Markham, IL) 邮寄申请
伊利诺伊州 马克汉姆 (Markham, IL) 邮寄申请
伊利诺伊州 马克汉姆 (Markham, IL) 邮寄申请
GREEN LINE LOGISTICS, INC. 伊利诺伊州 马克汉姆 (Markham, IL)：需要一名业务发展专员，分析物流与运输部门的市场状况、客户需求及行业趋势，以识别新的商业机会。制定并实施扩大公司客户群的策略，包括识别潜在客户和新的货运线路机会。年薪 $106,434.00。全职。最低要求：市场营销、工商管理、物流、供应链管理或相关专业的学士学位（学士学位或美国认可的国外学位等同学历）及 1 年经验。机会均等雇主 (EOE)。请将简历邮寄至 Green Line Logistics Inc. Attn: Alina Predolyak, CAO. 2202 W. 166 Street Markham, IL 60428.
GREEN LINE LOGISTICS, INC. 伊利诺伊州 马克汉姆 (Markham, IL)：需要一名车队经理，管理并监督日常车队运营，包括调度协调、车辆利用率和交付调度。制定并实施运输策略，以确保货物的有效移动和车队的最优性能。监测并分析车队性能指标，包括燃油使用情况、路线效率、维护成本及交付时间线。年薪 $132,933.00。全职。最低要求：物流、交通、工商管理或相关专业的学士学位，或该领域美国认可的国外学位等同学历及 1 年经验，或 3 年经验。机会均等雇主 (EOE)。请将简历邮寄至 Green Line Logistics Inc. Attn: Alina Predolyak, CAO. 2202 W. 166 Street Markham, IL 60428.
GREEN LINE LOGISTICS, INC. 伊利诺伊州 马克汉姆 (Markham, IL)：需要一名物流专员，分析并协调公司卡车运输业务中与货运和材料的运输、分销及交付相关的物流操作。规划并管理供应链和运输流程，包括载荷调度、路线协调和交付时间线。年薪 $69,326.00。全职。最低要求：工商管理、供应链管理、财务或相关专业的学士学位，或美国认可的国外学位等同学历及 1 年经验，或 3 年经验。机会均等雇主 (EOE)。请将简历邮寄至 Green Line Logistics, Inc. Attn: Alina Predolyak, CAO. 2202 W. 166 Street Markham, IL 60428.
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何时退休对于许多人来说可能是一个难题。判断生活需要多少钱可能很困难，且许多人担心自己的存款无法维持到去世。根据 AARP 最近的一项调查，关于何时退休的决定正变得不再那么永久。
在 AARP 今年早些时候公布的调查结果中，7% 的退休人员已经“取消退休”，这意味着他们在之前决定离开劳动力市场后，又重新进入了劳动力市场。
对于 48% 的重返职场人员来说，最主要的原因是为了赚更多的钱。
“基本开支是老年人继续工作或寻找工作的首要原因，”AARP 财务韧性计划副总裁 Carly Roszkowski 在随报告发布的声明中表示，“由于生活成本依然高企，且许多人担心自己的退休储蓄不足，老年人延长工作时间的趋势可能会继续。”
该调查针对 50 岁及以上成年人进行。在受访者中，41% 的继续工作或正在找工作的人表示，这样做是为了支付日常生活成本。
调查还发现： • 约四分之一 (24%) 的年长工作者担心在未来一年内失业。 • 三分之二 (67%) 的年长工作者认为很难找到新工作。 • 年长工作者认为年龄歧视是他们无法找到工作的原因之一，35% 的受访者认为这是找工作最大的障碍。
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其实并没有什么疑问。 但在这座城市 5 年内第 2 次在这个周末主办 WNBA 全明星赛后，情况比以往任何时候都更清晰： 人们对女子篮球的热爱在
关注 左截锋 (LT) 位置之争
作者：Sean Hammond 芝加哥论坛报 (CHICAGO TRIBUNE)
当熊队训练营在周二开始时，一些职位将出现竞争机会。好吧，至少有几个是这样。
几年前，当熊队处于阵容大修之中时，感觉处处都是位置之争。现在呢？没那么多了。
这是一支距离 NFC 冠军赛仅差一场加时赛失利之遥的熊队。在许多位置上，回归的首发球员已赢得了信任。
芝加哥充满活力。
在所有关键方面，这个周末对于 WNBA 和这座城市来说都是一次巨大的成功。联盟预测周六在联合中心 (United Center) 举行的全明星赛将售罄，这意味着有超过 20,000 人涌向市中心参加活动。这座城市现在拥有三家女性体育酒吧——Whiskey Girl Tavern、Babe’s Sports Bar 和 Level Sporting Club——它们这一周一直在举办由耐克 (Nike) 等联盟合作伙伴赞助的盛大派对。
[[IMG_XXXX]] 熊队进攻截锋 Braxton Jones 在 2026 年 6 月 3 日于莱克福雷斯特 (Lake Forest) 的哈拉斯大厅 (Halas Hall) 进行有组织的团队活动时在做伸展运动。 CHRIS SWEDA/芝加哥论坛报 (CHICAGO TRIBUNE)
进攻线教练 Dan Roushar 今年春天表示，熊队对待左截锋位置就像对待一张白纸一样。
芝加哥对此并不陌生。这座城市曾在 2022 年举办过全明星赛。但四年前，WNBA 仍处于大规模人气爆发的早期阶段——那时一切都不同。派对和企业活动依然稀少。比赛在 Wintrust Arena 举行，以适应较少的人群。像 Kahleah Copper 这样的球员在媒体日开玩笑说，那时候更容易抽出时间放松，或者花一个下午在密歇根湖上乘船游览。
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距离熊队资深球员周二在哈拉斯大厅 (Halas Hall) 报到参加训练营还有 2 天。新秀已于周六报到。
现在，天平已大幅向相反方向倾斜。球员们在全明星周末忙于穿梭于各项活动之间。球迷们必须在散布于城市西区和南区的长长的一串派对、小组讨论会和快闪店之间做出选择。从巴拉克·奥巴马 (Barack Obama) 到德韦恩·韦德 (Dwyane Wade)，再到杰森·塔图姆 (Jayson Tatum)，众多名人们在周五的活动中现身。
但在整个旨在芝加哥庆祝的周末里，有一个缺席是不可否认且不可原谅的——那就是天空队 (the Sky)。
这个周末，天空队没有一名球员代表参加任何 WNBA 的官方活动。他们甚至无法在自己的训练设施中举办活动，因为该设施在经过一年的建设延迟后，在 2026 年仍无法启用。
据一名消息人士透露，天空队确实拒绝了联盟关于特定球员参加周五活动的邀请。
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在经理的术语中，“把它刷掉 (flush it)”这个词通常出现在一次特别惨痛的失利之后。
棒球几乎是每日进行的运动，向前看比沉溺于过去更好。
白袜队经理 Will Venable 通常遵循这一剧本，但周六下午他承认，周五 9-5 输给休斯顿太空人队 (Houston Astros) 的那场比赛比大多数比赛都“更难释怀”。在 Davis Martin 在第六局崩溃之前，白袜队持有 5-0 的领先优势，而 Bryan Hudson 在一个失 8 分的局中火上浇油，导致局面完全反转。
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他最终总结道，“我们在正确的位置上安排了正确的人”。没有明显的失误或低级错误可以指责——这仅仅是一个非常糟糕的局。
“作为一个倾向于寻找事情进展不顺原因的人，(周五) 晚上并没有什么真正突出的问题，”他说。“所以比较难翻篇。”
白袜队周六回归，由他们最稳定的先发投手 Sean Burke 坐镇，并有机会扳平系列赛。他们依然在美联中区排名第一，依然是棒球界最精彩的故事之一，且整体表现依然出色。
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Gordon在训练营开营时被列入PUP名单
作者：Brad Biggs 芝加哥论坛报 (CHICAGO TRIBUNE)
在上赛季仅参加了三场常规赛，随后又缺席了球队几乎整个休赛期计划之后，芝加哥熊队的第五后卫 (nickel cornerback) Kyler Gordon 在周六被列入了身体无法参赛 (physically unable to perform, PUP) 名单。
新秀、四分卫以及在训练营开营前向 Halas Hall 报告伤情并正在康复的球员均在列，而 Gordon 被列入 PUP 名单对俱乐部来说，与其说是令人惊讶，不如说更令人失望。
进攻截锋 Ozzy Trapilo、防守端锋 Shemar Turner、线卫 Noah Sewell 和线卫 Keyshaun Elliott 同时也与 Gordon 一起被列入了活跃/PUP 名单。名单上的球员在通过体检后即可恢复到 90 人的活跃名单中。因此从理论上讲，Gordon 可能在周三第一次训练前准备就绪（老将于周二报到参加训练营），但显然这是总经理 Ryan Poles 和教练 Ben Johnson 需要处理的情况。
熊队还宣布，线卫 T.J. Edwards 被列入活跃/非足球相关伤害名单。他在对阵格林湾包装工的季后赛外卡赛胜利中左侧腓骨骨折。Edwards 在休赛期计划结束前已能回到训练场，因此不被认为是非常严重的情况。
如果说这次发布有任何好消息，那就是在上赛季中期遭遇跟腱断裂的防守端锋 Dayo Odeyingbo 已获准复出并准备就绪。熊队在一年前的自由球员市场上与他签署了一份为期三年、$48 million 的合同，他在 8 场比赛中贡献了一次擒杀、四次击中四分卫和 21 次擒抱。球队对 Odeyingbo 和 Turner 能够帮助提升一个在休赛期一直被讨论的话题——冲传 (pass rush) 表示信心。
Trapilo 在季后赛外卡赛中遭遇髌韧带断裂。熊队表示，如果他能在本赛季回归，那也将是在年底。Turner 正在从第 8 周遭遇的 ACL 断裂中恢复。Elliott 是来自亚利桑那州立大学的第五轮新秀选秀球员，目前正在处理背部伤势。
Gordon 的情况对于 Poles 来说一定很令人恼火，因为他 15 个月前为 Gordon 签署了第五后卫中最高额的合同；对于教练组来说，他们至今还未见过他完全健康的状态。腿筋、小腿和腹股沟伤势让 Gordon 在上赛季缺阵，并迫使他两次进入伤员预备名单。他在季后赛回归并提供了
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一份为期一年的合同，并在今年春季与第一阵容进攻组共度了大量时间。
上赛季，琼斯在 2024 赛季末期接受脚踝手术并回归后，在约翰逊接手之前首发参加了前四场比赛。
或许健康的基兰·阿梅加吉 (Kiran Amegadjie) 能给琼斯带来压力，或者潜在的资深签约球员杰德里克·威尔斯二世 (Jedrick Wills Jr.) 也能。阿梅加吉今年春季在第二阵容进攻组担任左截锋，有时也会与首发球员一起练习。
职业生涯第三年的西奥·贝内迪特 (Theo Benedet) 尝试了右截锋和左截锋两个位置，但未进入首发名单。贝内迪特上赛季在左截锋位置上首发了七场比赛，但在赛季中期被第二轮选秀球员奥齐·特拉皮洛 (Ozzy Trapilo) 取代。由于在季后赛中遭受膝盖受伤，特拉皮洛预计将缺席本赛季的大部分时间。
琼斯今年春季表示，他觉得自己的状态已经非常接近 2024 之前脚踝受伤前的水平。
“很大程度上是因为下半身的感觉恢复正常，以及伤势好转，”琼斯说。“去年我虽然状态不错，但我就是不信任它。”
阿梅加吉因肘部受伤缺席了上赛季的大部分时间，但在春季训练中恢复了健康。熊队依然对这位 2024 第三轮选秀球员很感兴趣，尽管他仅首发过一场比赛，但要击败拥有 44 场首发经验、更为老道的琼斯可能会很困难。
威尔斯曾是克利夫兰布朗队的首轮选秀球员，他是一个不确定因素。上赛季他因康复膝盖伤势而离开了联盟。
即便琼斯看起来是领先者，左截锋依然是阵容中最大的问号之一。
预计罗马·奥登泽 (Rome Odunze) 和卢瑟·伯登三世 (Luther Burden III) 将承担大部分工作。这里的问题是，在三接手组合中谁将成为第三个接手。
[[IMG_XXXX]] 熊队角卫凯勒·戈登 (Kyler Gordon) 在 1 月 10 日于士兵球场对阵包装机队的 NFC 季后赛外卡赛开始前被宣布出场时做出反应。CHRIS SWEDA/芝加哥论坛报
一旦他能够出场，就能一窥他的能力。在战胜包装机队的比赛中，他两次中断传球；而在输给洛杉矶 the Rams 队的比赛中，他贡献了七次擒抱和一次擒杀。
消息人士称，戈登在自愿性休赛期计划开始时并未出席，随后在抵达后不久又因软组织损伤而无法参加训练。他何时能获准恢复活动，以及教练组会有多少耐心，这两个问题都需要进一步探讨。
戈登本赛季 $10 million 的底薪是全额保证的，但对于这位 2022 第二轮选秀球员来说，现在是关键时刻。他在 2027 应得 $10 million，在 2028, 应得另 $10 million，但其合同中的保证条款将在今年年底到期。不过，熊队现在并没有考虑未来的付款问题。他们需要找到一种方法让戈登回到球场并保持状态。
如果说还有其他好消息，那就是在自由市场上签约两年的资深球员卡姆·刘易斯 (Cam Lewis) 没有被列入 PUP（伤后康复名单）。他在休赛期计划期间受伤，缺席了大量 OTA（自愿训练）和迷你训练营。
就像这里可能已经有了答案。但去年未被选中的惊喜球员贾戴·沃克 (Jahdae Walker) 和今年的第三轮选秀球员扎维恩·托马斯 (Zavion Thomas) 可能会争取出场时间。如果熊队不打算起用托马斯，他们不会在如此高的顺位选中他。他们还投入时间培养沃克，他在上赛季的关键时刻完成了几次重大进攻。
如果托马斯能掌握战术手册并赢得教练的信任，约翰逊会将球传给他。
“当球在他的手中，当他在做正确的事情时，他非常特别，”四分卫卡莱布·威廉姆斯 (Caleb Williams) 今年春季说道。
沃克与威廉姆斯关系良好，已成为这位四分卫最喜欢的队友之一。这能否转化为 2026 更多的产出？沃克上赛季仅有六次接球，但其中两次是赛季后期的达阵球。
Raymond 在 Johnson 担任底特律时期的进攻协调员期间，打出了他职业生涯中一些最出色的表现。在效力于狮队 (Lions) 的五年时间里，Raymond 每赛季平均有 34.2 次接球和 437 码的推进距离。
这位老将很可能是该位置的首选，但年轻人能否挑战他？
对于 2023 年第二轮选秀球员 Tyrique Stevenson 来说，今年是合同年。这位 26 岁球员面临的表现压力达到了前所未有的高度。这对熊队 (Bears) 来说可能是一件好事。
Jaylon Johnson 将在其中一个外侧角卫位置上首发。如果健康，Kyler Gordon 将在内侧担任镍卫 (nickel) 首发。Stevenson 是另一个外侧角卫位置的主要候选人，但他必须通过竞争来赢得这个位置。
在 2025 赛季后期二线防守组完全健康时，熊队更看好 Nahshon Wright（他后来与纽约喷气机队签约）而非 Stevenson。Stevenson 在 12 月下旬和季后赛期间出场机会不多。
竞争将非常激烈。其中最值得关注的是同样在 2023 年被选中的 Terell Smith 的回归，他因膝盖受伤缺席了整个上赛季；此外还有第四轮选秀球员 Malik Muhammad 的加入。
如果 Gordon 长期缺阵，Muhammad 很可能会在镍卫位置的竞争之列。
镍卫教练 Cannon Matthews 在 5 月表示，对于熊队来说，现在需要所有人全力以赴，因为上赛季为了稳固这个位置，球队不得不从自由球员市场签下 C.J. Gardner-Johnson。
“Kyler, Cam, Malik (Muhammad), Josh (Blackwell),” Matthews 在休赛期训练计划中说道，“我知道这听起来可能很奇怪，但我认为这确实是那些位置之一，后卫室 (DB room) 里的任何人都有可能出现在那个位置上。所以首先，我不知道我们是否有具体的人数限制，但我会说——如果你在进入训练营后观察整个营地——某个时间点在这个位置上可能会有七、八个人。”
熊队真正想做的是看到 Gordon 在他健康时表现非常出色的那个位置上出击。重申一次，活跃/PUP（伤后身体检查）规则允许他随时获得出赛许可。但他在整个春季的缺席削弱了人们的乐观情绪，而在 PUP 状态下开启训练营并非最佳情况。
Wright 去年通过成为一名“抢球型球员”赢得了首发角色。在 Harris 的二线防守组中，能够制造失误的球员将获得上场机会。
Stevenson 在 45 场职业比赛中共有 7 次拦截和 5 次强迫掉球。在去年的 13 场比赛中，他贡献了其中 3 次（1 次拦截和 2 次强迫掉球）。
Smith 在去年的季前赛中膝盖受伤，但现在应该能重新参与竞争。他在前两个赛季共出场 26 场，其中 6 场首发。他职业生涯有 1 次拦截和 1 次强迫掉球。
Muhammad 凭借其位置的通用性，在作为新秀时将成为一名有价值的替补。他能否成就更多？
不要低估熊队在第三轮选中 Thomas 时对接发球回攻的重视程度。规则的改变让接发球再次成为具有影响力的进攻环节。球队会不惜一切代价让进攻组获得更好的场地位置，预计今年将有更多的接发球被回攻。
在密西西比州立大学和路易斯安那州立大学 (LSU) 的四年 SEC 足球生涯中，Thomas 每次接发球回攻平均推进 27.2 码。如果他能保护好球，他可以为自己找到作为回攻手的生存空间。
最大的障碍是老将 Raymond。他是一名经验丰富的回攻手，尽管近年来他的重心在弃踢回攻上。不过，他在上赛季的 6 次接发球回攻中平均推进 26.8 码，尽管样本量较小。
Raymond 作为一名弃踢回攻手曾两次入选全美最佳阵容 (All-Pro)。他几乎肯定会赢得那个职位。但接发球回攻的位置看来仍有竞争机会。
荣誉提名：中锋 (CENTER) 和 安全卫 (SAFETY)
中锋位置在今年春天吸引了很多关注，但老将 Garrett Bradbury 在对媒体开放的练习中承担了所有首发组的训练量。新秀 Logan Jones 是长期计划，但目前感觉这个位置稳稳地属于 Bradbury。
在安全卫位置上，首轮选秀球员迪伦·西恩曼 (Dillon Thieneman) 在春季训练期间主要与第二阵容的防守组一起训练。这是一个由来已久的传统，即新人们必须通过努力来赢得自己的位置。
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一支由从未经历过大联盟冠军争夺战的年轻球员组成的球队，轮值投手中近期只有伯克一名占据主导地位的先发，而穆根塔卡·村上和科尔森·蒙哥马利这两名得分手在 7 月一直处于挣扎状态。
Fangraphs 周六早晨的季后赛预测显示，白袜队赢得美联中区冠军的机会排名第三，尽管他们当时领先克利夫兰守护者队 1½ 场，领先底特律老虎队 5 场。在老虎队输给堪萨斯城皇家队后，守护者队以 41.4% 的概率位居榜首，白袜队以 25.7% 排名第二，老虎队以 21.1% 排名第三。
总经理克里斯·盖茨在决定交易截止日采取什么方向时，可能不会考虑 Fangraphs 的预测。所有迹象表明他将进行补强，但有一种观点认为，盖茨将避免为了在轮值或牛棚中寻求快速修复而交易掉诸如卡莱布·博内默、比利·卡尔森或海根·史密斯等顶尖新秀，而是采取大局观的方法。
仅仅在两年前的这个赛季时间点，白袜队还在成为棒球史上最差球队的路上，而当时的经理佩德罗·格里福尔正等待着被解雇。在不到两年的时间里建立起一支具备竞争力的球队，在交易截止日全力以赴，并可能为了一个遥远的 10 月季后赛机会而失去部分顶尖新秀，这是否有意义？
盖茨甚至可能通过观察后援投手肖恩·纽科姆和乔丹·希克斯能换回什么而获得更好的结果。当他签下纽科姆并获得希克斯时，当时的想法是，如果两人表现成功且白袜队如预期般在排名中大幅落后，他们两人在交易截止日可能都会被提供交易。
没有人能预料到白袜队在 7 月下旬会排名第一，或者牛棚会成为他们最大的优势。在接下来的 9 天里，所有人都会寻找能够提供杠杆作用的球员，而纽科姆和希克斯近期的表现足以让他们成为有价值的筹码。
当然，这里存在一个明显的劣势：如果白袜队牛棚在失去一名或两名资深后援投手后无法填补空缺，导致球队失去竞争力。盖茨将遭到一些人的指责，这可能会破坏他本赛季建立的所有好感——他被视为大联盟年度执行官的有力竞争者。
像周五晚上那样输掉一场看似稳操胜券的比赛，对维纳比尔来说很艰难，但对盖茨来说无疑也令人心碎。在 2024 和 25. 年作为卖家之后，他第一次在担任总经理期间面临截止日的压力。他是应该在伯克和戴维斯·马丁的基础上增加一名顶级先发投手，还是找一名接球手来填补受伤的凯尔·蒂尔留下的空缺，亦或是另一名外野手或一名右手击球的指定击球手？
当我在春训期间询问盖茨，主席杰里·赖因斯多夫是否会在截止日挥金如土时，他回答道：“噢，我不怀疑这一点。让我们先让自己处于那个位置。”
白袜队现在处于那个位置了，所以让我们看看赖因斯多夫是否会让他的总经理显得具有预见性。历史告诉我们，白袜队很少在截止日大动作，除非他们是在甩掉球员，例如 1997 年那次臭名昭著的“白旗交易”。
也许候任所有者贾斯汀·伊什比亚能说服主席，一个特殊的赛季值得特殊的对待。
在周日与太空人的收官战之后，白袜队在截止日前还有 7 场比赛——在主场与纽约洋基队进行 4 场，以及在坦帕湾客场进行 3 场。那是美联最强的两支球队，也是一次潜在的季后赛预演。
他们绝对需要村上 (Murakami) 和蒙哥马利 (Montgomery) 这两名最大球星提供更多进攻火力。截至周六，村上在全明星赛前因腿筋受伤回归后的 10 场比赛中，打击率为 .176，没有本垒球且仅有 1 次打点。蒙哥马利在 7 月的 16 场比赛中打击率为 .203，有 3 支本垒球，OPS 为 .621。整体来看，白袜队在 6 月（当时村上在伤病名单中）打击率为 .255 且有 38 支本垒球，而 7 月的打击率为 .225，有 13 支本垒球。
无论白袜队的目标是谁，你可以期待他们具备能无缝融入更衣室文化的个性，在那里没有人高于他人。
他们成功的秘诀在于能够为了团队利益而放下自尊。他们中的许多人在小联盟时期就共同比赛，并且在大多数人认为他们会再次输掉 90-100 场比赛时，在维纳布尔 (Venable) 的带领下凝聚在一起。
观看这一切非常有意思，但随着比赛的重要性增加，维纳布尔的决策也将受到更严密的审视。他在周六表示，他现在的管理方式与 3 月份时并没有任何不同。
小熊队捕手 Miguel Amaya（左）和救援投手 Gavin Hollowell 在周五于匹兹堡以 10 局 3-2 击败海盗队后庆祝。JOE SARGENT/GETTY
新的变速球带来的机会 助力 Hollowell 取得成功
作者：Meghan Montemurro 芝加哥论坛报
匹兹堡 —— 在成为一名尚未站稳脚跟的救援投手之前的四年里，右投手 Gavin Hollowell 对在 3A 级和特级联赛之间起伏不定的生活并不陌生。
Hollowell 进入本赛季时，职业大联盟出场次数为 40 次，其中大部分（26 次）是在 2023 赛季效力于科罗拉多落基山队期间完成的。小熊队今年承受的牛棚伤病为像 Hollowell 这样的救援投手创造了机会，使他能够获得更长的时间来证明自己面对大联盟击球手的能力，而不仅仅是作为一名替补深度球员。
“我的意思是，我在场上没有任何不同的感觉，”Hollowell 告诉《芝加哥论坛报》。“我还没有到重新定义规则的地步。就是上去投球，并且知道我身后的防守是不可思议的，只要我能把球投在好球区，让他们完成工作，三振自然会出现，然后那些球员也会帮我拿掉出局数。”
在周五一场 10 局 3-2 的胜利中，Hollowell 为小熊队赢得了他的首次救援成功。在 12 次出场中，他的防御率 (ERA) 为 2.08，且在最近的 8 2/3 局中没有失分，期间三振 10 次，保送 3 次，仅允许 3 次安打。
“他确实把握住了机会并以此发力，这让他获得了一些信心，”经理 Craig Counsell 表示。“他进步了。在这个阶段，投好球是关键。他投出的好球更多了。他的球路一直有效。”
Hollowell 的投球姿势给击球手带来了独特的视觉感受。
他的手臂角度为 10 度，是本赛季大联盟右投手中最低的投球点之一，仅有 8 位投手（最低投球数 100 球）的角度比他更低。投球教练 Tommy Hottovy 将 Hollowell 的投球姿势称为“古怪”，并指出他凭借 6 英尺 7 英寸的身高获得了良好的延伸。
“这是一种独特的方式，只要他能投在球板上方，他就会非常出色，”Hottovy 告诉《芝加哥论坛报》。“当我说在球板上方时，你看到一个低投球点的球员，你会认为更多是东西向的，但实际上，对他来说更多是南北向的。让他的速球处于顶部，变速球和 the sinker 处于底部，然后投出扫球 (sweeper)。如果他能做到这些，他将非常难对付。”
在提到他独特的机械动作时，Hollowell 笑了。但这位 28 岁的人找到了一个适合自己的方法。
周五晚些时候 Astros 9, White Sox 5 第六局失 8 分导致局势崩盘
作者：LaMond Pope 芝加哥论坛报
白袜队先发投手 Davis Martin 捡起了一颗滚到投手丘附近的棒球，并将其传给了二垒。
Chase Meidroth 踩垒并传向一垒，在周五对阵休斯顿太空人队比赛的第六局上半，这次传球暂时被判定为双杀。
“(经理) Will (Venable) 在休息区，他示意‘完成这次进攻’，所以我们就这么做了，”Martin 说道。“显然我们当时在想，‘我们今晚能有多幸运？’但我知道那很可能是次触球 (hit by pitch)。”
太空人队对判定提出了挑战，回放显示击球手 Isaac Paredes 被球击中。结果并非两个出局且无人上垒，而是太空人队在无人出局的情况下，一、二垒均有跑者。
从那一刻起，局势像滚雪球一样恶化，白袜队在 Rate Field 面对 28,657 名观众时，在第六局失 8 分，最终以 5-9 败北。
白袜队在进入第六局时以 5-0 领先。离开该局时，他们落后 3 分。
“就是无法拿到出局数，”Venable 说。“他们很好地将球击入场内。……一个强大的阵容，在那一局里全方位地击败了我们。”
“外面的每个人都说我的投球姿势有点不同，我的意思是，他们说得没错，但通过观看视频之类的，我才意识到我的出手点一直那么低，而对我来说这很正常，因为我以前是高出手点投球，”霍洛韦尔在谈到他的手臂投球角度时说。“这些年来，出手点逐渐降低了一点，现在我正在目前的状态中寻找稳定性，而且感觉相当不错。”
为原本的三种球种组合增加一个变速球，成为了霍洛韦尔比赛中的转折点。
他在 2022 年在落基山队时尝试过投变速球，但效果不佳，因此很快就放弃了。多年来，专门从事球种开发的人员告诉霍洛韦尔，如果他能在自己的投球库中增加一个有效的变速球，他将会获得巨大的成功。
“所以很长一段时间以来，我就在想，‘我尝试投这个球，但我怎么也搞不明白，’”霍洛韦尔回忆道。
随后在今年的春训中，霍洛韦尔再次尝试不同的变速球握法，并结合之前教练提供的心理暗示，
[[IMG_XXXX]] 白袜队经理威尔·维纳布尔（右）在周五 Rate Field 面对太空人队在第六局狂砍 8 分时进行投手更换。JAYDEN MACK/GETTY
将白袜队的领先优势削减至 5-4。
哈德逊三振了卢卡斯·斯彭斯，但卡姆·史密斯用一支两分本垒打让太空人队取得了 6-5 的领先。
在本局稍后阶段，太空人队再次将垒包填满。阿尔图夫通过一次内野安打从塞兰索尼·多明格斯那里获得了一个打点。随后韦德获得一次满垒保送，将领先优势扩大到 8-5。
结果一种圆圈变速球的握法让他突然领悟了。由于他的手臂角度，该球的运动轨迹给左打者一种变速球像从桌上掉下来一样的错觉。
霍洛韦尔投这个球的频率不高，仅针对左打者，在他投出的 19 个变速球中，只有 2 个被击中；没有一个导致安打。他本赛季的 2 次三振来自变速球。
“作为曾经的低出手点球员，我觉得变速球是最难以掌握的，因为不同的握法在不同的手臂角度下效果迥异，再加上释放方式的不同，”霍托维说。“所以这绝对是一个他必须琢磨一段时间的球种，然后突然就开窍了。”
Cubs 希望在接下来的几周内继续恢复牛棚的健康状况。
尤其是终结者丹尼尔·帕伦西亚的回归将是一个巨大的助力。帕伦西亚正在球队位于亚利桑那州的基地进行康复训练，并计划在周六进行牛棚投球。如果他继续朝着正确的方向发展，帕伦西亚有望在 8 月中旬回归。左投手霍比·米尔纳（阑尾切除术）将在周日于 High A 南本德进行实弹打击练习，随后进行康复指派，这使得这位老将有望在 8 月初回归。
随着 Cubs 的球员康复，或者在 8 月 3 日交易截止日期前增加一两名救火投手，霍洛韦尔甚至右投手泰勒·弗格森的角色可能会发生转变，但组织认为这是宝贵的经验，将继续产生回报。
“你只是在尝试寻找完成 27 个出局数的最优路径，这就是我们今年处理的方式，”康赛尔说。“他们的应对非常出色，这要归功于在那里的球员们。”
我分内的工作，这在一定程度上导致了该局局面失控。我知道（哈德逊）会这么说，（多明格斯）也会这么说。我们需要想办法共同止血。但这就是棒球，有时棒球就是这样。”
小熊队展现出色的防守 助力博伊德赢得比赛
匹兹堡 —— 在任何一个夜晚，小熊队似乎总有人能在防守端挺身而出。
周五晚上轮到了伊恩·哈普 (Ian Happ) 和尼科·霍纳 (Nico Hoerner)。
他们两人分别完成了一次关键的防守序列，帮助左投手马修·博伊德 (Matthew Boyd) 和小熊队在 PNC 球场以 3-2 的比分在 10 局中击败匹兹堡海盗队。
皮特·克劳-阿姆斯特朗 (Pete Crow-Armstrong) 的个人全垒打 —— 他的第 22 个 —— 在第六局将比分扳平；而他们在第 10 局上半场拿下的两分则得以维持，这要归功于丹斯比·斯旺森 (Dansby Swanson) 的打入分单打和铃木一哉 (Seiya Suzuki) 的满垒保送。博伊德在七局中将海盗队的得分限制在 1 分，仅允许 7 次安打。
“这两次防守都是比赛的转折点，这是我们具备的能力，并且在今晚最关键的时刻体现了出来，”经理克雷格·考塞尔 (Craig Counsell) 说道。“两名球员完成了令人惊叹的发挥。”
如果没有霍纳在第三局那次精彩的发挥，海盗队要么会攻入一分取得领先，要么会让博伊德陷入满垒局面，且让对方最强击球手布莱恩·雷诺兹 (Bryan Reynolds) 站在击球区。霍纳在尼克·冈萨雷斯 (Nick Gonzales) 击球穿过中路时通过飞身拦截将其截住，防止球进入外野。霍纳迅速起身，在亨利·戴维斯 (Henry Davis) 绕过三垒后将其精准地传球击杀，完成了该局的最后一个出局数。
霍纳认为自己原本无法触及那个击球。
“我意识到他们会快速绕垒，所以迅速起身传向三垒，”霍纳说。“我想他们当时正直接地让他冲向本垒，所以（亚历克斯·布雷格曼 Alex Bregman）的发挥也很出色。我给他的球在跳动了一下，然后他完成了击杀。”
戴维斯再次成为了小熊队 (58-45) 一次精彩防守序列的受害者。
当海盗队接球手试图在冈萨雷斯击向左外野的飞球中通过标记回垒得分时，哈普轻松地将戴维斯在本垒击杀。哈普有充足的时间在球下方接球，并投出一记精准的传球，完成一次终结该局的双杀，从而将比赛维持在平局。这位四次金手套奖得主本赛季的第四次外野助攻，使其在国联左外野手中排名领先。
小熊队接球手卡森·凯利 (Carson Kelly) 击杀海盗队的亨利·戴维斯，后者在周五匹兹堡比赛的第七局中试图在飞球出局时得分。 GENE J. PUSKAR/AP
在失利中，他获得了职业生涯最高的三次安打。尽管失利，排名首位的白袜队 (54-48) 在美联中区依然领先克利夫兰队 (54-51) 1½ 场。守护者队在周五以 11-3 输给了坦帕湾光芒队。
“那是一个足够关键的时刻，因为涉及领先分，你不能让机会溜走，”哈普说。“所以，在那种情况下我没有担心中继传球手。一次完美的跳球传给卡森（凯利），他完成了精彩的标记。……这正是我们在防守端能力的绝佳证明，虽然有几次巨大的发挥挽救了失分，但更重要的是那些‘乏味’防守的稳定性。”
博伊德在球门后方掩护传球时，目睹了哈普那记如飞的传球，显得非常兴奋。
“太神奇了，我从未在如此优秀的防守阵线前比赛过，”博伊德说。“我的意思是，当你看到队友们如此奔跑并完成这些操作时，真的很特别。他们从未在任何一次投球中掉以轻心。他们全力以赴，同时，棒球球商也极高。我的意思是，尼科在传向三垒时甚至没有犹豫，直接预判到了那个球会出现在那里。这看着非常酷，尤其是当你看到场上到处都有球员在这样做时。”
自 6 月 25, 日从伤病名单回归以来，博伊德持续的强劲表现正是小熊队所需要的，其轮换阵容在健康状况上正朝着正确的方向发展。在回归后的六场先发中，博伊德的防御率 (ERA) 为 2.31，并在最近三场比赛中有两场投到了第七局。
他在第五局化解危机时的表现最出色，在那局开始时，海盗队的前四名击球手通过两次保送和两次安打上垒。尽管其中一名球员得分使主队领先，但波伊德在无人出局且垒上满员的情况下，通过两个飞球出局并让雷诺兹在最后一次挥棒失误中出局，从而结束了该局。
波伊德在过去一个月里的投球状态，正是小熊队希望这位老将能在最后两个月及进入季后赛期间所展现出来的。自从小熊队从伤病名单（IL）回归以来，在他先发的六场比赛中全部获胜。
“这就是他这种类型的投手，他经验非常丰富，刚才那个局面就非常有代表性，”哈普说。“我们知道可以依赖他。为了能从膝伤中快速恢复，他非常努力，他的表现一直很出色，而且将继续保持。”
第一局就被打跑了三分。在比赛中，太空人队的投手击中了四名白袜队击球手。
在第五局两分盘中，梅德罗斯在面对救援投手邓凯纬时击出了一支打点二垒安打，将白袜队的领先优势扩大到 5-0。这也是进攻端的全部得分，他们在得分圈有跑者时仅取得了 2-for-16 的成绩。
“我们确实有机会，”维纳比尔说。“只是没能把握住。今天五分不够。我们必须想办法多得几分。”
领先优势在第六局消失，太空人队在该局共派遣了 14 名击球手上场，并砍下八分。这是白袜队今年单局失分最高的一次。
马丁在五局多的一次投球中，允许四分，被击出六次安打，有三次三振且没有保走。而本赛季一直是白袜队顶尖救援投手之一的哈德森，在三分之二局的投球中允许四分，被击出三次安打，一次三振和一次保送，并承担了本场失利。
“这就是棒球，棒球发生的事情，”马丁说。“太糟糕了。但过程非常好。我对自己的球路很满意，包括在第五局面对（杰里米）佩尼亚时化解危机，以及在第三局面对（约丹）阿尔瓦雷斯时化解危机，他们两位都是极其优秀的击球手。”
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W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str 主场 客场 坦帕湾 61 43 .587 — — 5-5 W-2 37-15 24-28 纽约 59 45 .567 2 +6 7-3 W-3 26-23 33-22 波士顿 53 50 .515 7 1/2 + 1/2 8-2 L-1 24-29 29-21 巴尔的摩 51 54 .486 101/2 21/2 7-3 W-1 29-26 22-28 多伦多 48 57 .457 13 1/2 5 1/2 3-7 W-1 26-30 22-27
中区
中区
W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str 主场 客场 芝加哥 54 49 .524 — — 6-4 L-2 31-19 23-30 克利夫兰 54 52 .509 11/2 — 4-6 L-4 27-26 27-26 明尼苏达 52 54 .491 3 1/2 2 5-5 W-1 27-26 25-28 底特律 50 55 .476 5 3 1/2 6-4 L-1 29-24 21-31 堪萨斯城 44 62 .415 111/2 10 6-4 W-1 26-27 18-35
西区
西区
W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str 主场 客场 德克萨斯 53 51 .510 — — 5-5 W-2 27-24 26-27 休斯顿 52 54 .491 2 2 6-4 W-5 26-27 26-27 西雅图 51 54 .486 2 1/2 21/2 4-6 L-4 30-23 21-31 奥克兰运动员 44 60 .423 9 9 1/2 3-7 L-1 20-30 24-30 洛杉矶 41 64 .390 121/2 12 1/2 3-7 L-3 24-28 17-36
国民队 5, 响尾蛇队 3
亚利桑那 AB R H BI BB SO Avg Carroll rf 3 1 0 0 0 2 .250 Perdomo ss 3 0 0 0 0 0 .232 Moreno dh 4 0 1 2 0 0 .311 Marte 2b 4 0 0 0 0 0 .255 Vargas 1b 4 0 1 0 0 0 .270 Arenado 3b 3 0 0 0 1 0 .246 Tawa cf 3 1 2 0 0 0 .241 McCann c 3 0 1 1 0 0 .260 Waldschmidt lf 2 1 1 0 0 0 .257 b-Kepler ph-lf 1 0 0 0 0 0 .217 Totals 30 3 6 3 1 2 华盛顿 AB R H BI BB SO Avg Wood dh 5 0 1 0 0 2 .269 Mead 3b 3 1 0 0 2 0 .254 Chaparro 1b 3 1 1 0 0 1 .222 a-García ph-1b 2 0 0 0 0 1 .275 Abrams ss 4 1 3 3 0 0 .293 Crews rf 1 1 0 0 3 1 .218 Young cf 4 1 2 0 0 0 .232 Lile lf 4 0 1 2 0 1 .244 Nuñez 2b 2 0 0 0 2 0 .249 Ruiz c 4 0 1 0 0 0 .272 Totals 32 5 9 5 7 6
ARI 002 000 100 — 3 6 1
WAS 004 010 00x — 5 9 0
a-第 6 局替代 Chaparro 击球出局。 b-第 7 局替代 Waldschmidt 击球出局。 E: Marte (2); LOB: 亚利桑那 3, 华盛顿 10; 2B: Tawa (8), Chaparro (5), Abrams (21), Ruiz (20); 3B: Lile (5); HR: Abrams (25), 由 Bratt 投球; RBI: Moreno 2 (39), McCann (15), Abrams 3 (79), Lile 2 (51); SB: Young 2 (13), Abrams (17); CS: Abrams (5); S: Perdomo. 得分圈留有跑者：亚利桑那 1 (McCann)。华盛顿 6 (Nuñez, Ruiz 4, García)。 RISP: 亚利桑那 3 次中 2 次。华盛顿 12 次中 2 次。 GIDP: Arenado, Mead. DP: 亚利桑那 1 (Perdomo, Marte, Vargas). 华盛顿 1 (Mead, Nuñez, García). 亚利桑那 IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA Bratt 5 7 5 5 5 3 92 6.32 Carrillo 2 2 0 0 2 2 35 2.25 Clarke 1 0 0 0 0 1 9 2.30 华盛顿 IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA Griffin 6 2/3 6 3 3 1 2 108 2.76 Yean 1 1/3 0 0 0 0 0 16 0.00 Beeter 1 0 0 0 0 0 9 3.82 W: Griffin 12-2; L: Bratt 0-1; SV: Beeter 9-14 接手跑者得分：Yean 1-0; HBP: Griffin (Carroll). ABS 挑战：Moreno (好球-改为坏球), Waldschmidt (好球-改为坏球), Wood (好球-改为坏球), Crews (好球-改为坏球), Perdomo (好球-改为坏球), Moreno (好球-改为坏球), Beeter (坏球-确认)。 裁判：主裁判 Stu Scheuwater。一垒裁判 Dan Merzel。二垒裁判 Rob Drake。三垒裁判 Jordan Baker。 T: 2:35; A: 30,032 (41,376).
教子队 7, 马林鱼队 2
圣地亚哥 AB R H BI BB SO Avg Tatis dh 4 1 0 0 1 0 .280 Cronenworth 2b 3 2 1 1 2 1 .206 Machado 3b 5 1 1 0 0 1 .207 France 1b 4 1 2 3 0 1 .283 Merrill cf 4 2 3 0 0 0 .228 Rengifo lf 3 0 1 0 1 0 .232 Sheets rf 2 0 0 1 0 0 .213 Bowen rf 1 0 1 2 0 0 .148 Bogaerts ss 4 0 1 0 0 0 .218 Fermin c 3 0 1 0 0 0 .166 Totals 33 7 11 7 4 3 迈阿密 AB R H BI BB SO Avg Lopez ss 2 0 1 1 1 0 .331 Stowers 1b 3 0 1 1 1 1 .230 Hernández lf 4 0 0 0 0 1 .246 Edwards 2b 4 0 0 0 0 0 .289 Hicks c 4 0 0 0 0 0 .279 Sanoja 3b 4 0 0 0 0 0 .266 Conine dh 3 0 0 0 0 2 .262 Ruiz rf 2 2 2 0 0 0 .255 Marsee cf 2 0 1 0 1 1 .195 Totals 28 2 5 2 3 5
SD 002 000 131 — 7 11 0
MIA 001 000 010 — 2 5 0
留在垒上 (LOB)：圣迭戈 5，迈阿密 4；二垒安打 (2B)：梅里尔 2 (17)，马查多 (17)。 打点 (RBI)：弗朗斯 3 (46)，希茨 (42)，鲍文 2 (5)，克罗宁沃斯 (13)，洛佩兹 (47)，斯多沃斯 (44)。 盗垒 (SB)：洛佩兹 (20)，伦吉福 (4)，鲁伊斯 2 (24)，克罗宁沃斯 (5)。 牺牲飞球 (SF)：希茨，洛佩兹。 得分圈留有跑者：圣迭戈 2 (博加茨, 塔蒂斯)。迈阿密 2 (洛佩兹, 爱德华兹)。 得分圈打击 (RISP)：圣迭戈 5 次 11 击。迈阿密 2 次 5 击。 跑者推进：伦吉福，埃尔南德兹； 得分圈内双杀 (GIDP)：博加茨，马查多，塔蒂斯，埃尔南德兹。 双杀 (DP)：圣迭戈 2 (博加茨, 克罗宁沃斯, 弗朗斯；博加茨, 希茨)。迈阿密 3 (洛佩兹, 爱德华兹, 斯多沃斯；洛佩兹, 爱德华兹, 斯多沃斯；洛佩兹, 爱德华兹, 斯多沃斯)。
圣迭戈 局数 (IP) 安打 (H) 分数 (R) 自责分 (ER) 保送 (BB) 三振 (SO) 总球数 (NP) 防御率 (ERA) Vásquez 2 2/3 1 1 1 2 0 37 4.68 Sears 3 1/3 1 0 0 1 3 55 3.86 Matsui 1 0 0 0 0 1 12 2.61 Waldron 2 3 1 1 0 1 39 7.16
迈阿密 局数 (IP) 安打 (H) 分数 (R) 自责分 (ER) 保送 (BB) 三振 (SO) 总球数 (NP) 防御率 (ERA) Pérez 7 7 3 3 1 2 104 3.56 Fulton 2 4 4 4 3 1 49 5.25
胜投 (W)：Sears 3-3；败投 (L)：Pérez 5-8。 触球 (HBP)：Pérez (Fermin), Vásquez (Ruiz)； 暴投 (WP)：Fulton。 ABS挑战：Ruiz (好球-确认), Pérez (坏球-确认), Waldron (坏球-确认)。 裁判：主审，Ryan Additon。一垒，Will Little。二垒，Ryan Wills。三垒，Lance Barksdale。 时间 (T)：3:15；观众人数 (A)：22,319 (37,446)。
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Alvarez, HOU 103 376 71 123 .327 Díaz, TB
99 385 56 117 .304 Jung, TEX
92 354 46 104 .294 Contreras, BOS 95 335 52 98 .293 Clement, TOR 101 389 46 114 .293 Simpson, TB 97 358 44 104 .291 Caminero, TB 103 392 65 112 .286 DeLauter, CLE 88 331 35 94 .284 Aranda, TB
102 375 49 106 .283 Greene, DET 103 372 53 105 .282
本垒打：Alvarez, 休斯顿, 34, Rice, 纽约, 30, Caminero, 坦帕湾, 29, Buxton, 明尼苏达, 25, C.Montgomery, 芝加哥, 24, Okamoto, 多伦多, 23, Langeliers, 奥克兰, 23。 打点 (RBI)：Alvarez, 休斯顿, 77; Rice, 纽约, 71; Kurtz, 奥克兰, 66; Contreras, 波士顿, 66; Dingler, 底特律, 66; Alonso, 巴尔的摩, 66。 得分 (Runs)：Alvarez, 休斯顿, 71, Neto, 洛杉矶, 69, Vargas, 芝加哥, 69, Rice, 纽约, 66, Caminero, 坦帕湾, 65。 安打 (Hits)：Alvarez, 休斯顿, 123; Y.Díaz, 坦帕湾, 117; Clement, 多伦多, 114; Caminero, 坦帕湾, 112。 投球：S.Gray, 波士顿, 12-1; G.Williams, 克利夫兰, 10-5; Schlittler, 纽约, 10-6; N.Martinez, 坦帕湾, 9-2。 防御率 (ERA)：Schlittler, 纽约, 2.07; N.Martinez, 坦帕湾, 2.59; Cease, 多伦多, 2.67; Messick, 克利夫兰, 2.68。 三振 (Strikeouts)：Schlittler, 纽约, 157; G.Williams, 克利夫兰, 156; Cease, 多伦多, 155; Detmers, 洛杉矶, 136; Ryan, 明尼苏达, 131。
蓝鸟 6, 红袜 0
多伦多 打数 (AB) 得分 (R) 安打 (H) 打点 (BI) 保送 (BB) 三振 (SO) 平均率 (Avg) Lukes rf-lf 5 1 2 0 0 1 .290 V.Guerrero 1b 4 1 3 2 1 0 .267 Okamoto 3b 5 1 1 0 0 2 .226 Springer dh 5 1 2 3 0 1 .229 Varsho cf 4 1 2 0 0 0 .247 Clement 2b 4 0 3 1 0 0 .298 Piñango lf 2 0 0 0 0 1 .263 a-Straw ph-rf 2 0 0 0 0 1 .213 Giménez ss 4 1 2 0 0 2 .227 Valenzuela c 4 0 0 0 0 1 .227 总计 39 6 15 6 1 9
波士顿 打数 (AB) 得分 (R) 安打 (H) 打点 (BI) 保送 (BB) 三振 (SO) 平均率 (Avg) Seigler 2b 3 0 0 0 1 1 .265 Rafaela cf 4 0 0 0 0 1 .279 Abreu rf 4 0 0 0 0 2 .253 Contreras 1b 2 0 0 0 1 2 .291 Yoshida dh 3 0 0 0 0 0 .261 Durbin 3b 2 0 0 0 1 1 .233 Duran lf 3 0 0 0 0 2 .192 Monasterio ss 3 0 1 0 0 1 .250 Wong c 3 0 0 0 0 2 .266 总计 27 0 1 0 3 12
TOR 005 000 001 — 6 15 0
BOS 000 000 000 — 0 1 0
a-在第 6 局替 Piñango 出场。 LOB（残垒）：多伦多 7，波士顿 3。 2B（二垒安打）：Lukes 2 (11), Clement (24), Monasterio (16)。 HR（全垒打）：Springer (11), 对方投手 Gray。 RBI（打点）：V.Guerrero 2 (44), Springer 3 (30), Clement (33)。 SB（盗垒）：Clement (4)。 CS（盗垒失败）：Contreras (3)。 得点圈残垒：多伦多 3 (Piñango, Springer, Valenzuela)。 波士顿 1 (Rafaela)。 RISP（得点圈击球）：多伦多 4 击 10。波士顿 0 击 3。 推进跑者：Lukes。 LIDP（击球跑者被双杀）：Piñango。 GIDP（击球双杀）：Okamoto。 DP（双杀）：波士顿 2 (Rafaela, Monasterio, Rafaela. Durbin, Seigler, Contreras)。
多伦多 IP (局数) H (安打) R (得分) ER (自责分) BB (保送) SO (三振) NP (投球数) ERA (防御率) Cease 9 1 0 0 3 12 120 2.46
波士顿 IP (局数) H (安打) R (得分) ER (自责分) BB (保送) SO (三振) NP (投球数) ERA (防御率) Gray 5 10 5 5 0 3 75 2.78 Gamboa 4 5 1 1 1 6 63 2.08
胜：Cease 7-5；败：Gray 12-2。 ABS 挑战：Duran (好球-确认), Wong (好球-确认), Rafaela (好球-推翻为坏球)。 裁判：主审 Paul Clemons。一垒 Quinn Wolcott。二垒 Ramon De Jesus。三垒 Adrian Johnson。 T（用时）：2:25；A（观众人数）：36,902 (37,755)。
洋基 3, 费城 1
纽约 AB (打数) R (得分) H (安打) BI (打点) BB (保送) SO (三振) Avg (打击率) Rosario 3b 1 0 0 0 0 1 .229 a-McMahn ph-3b 3 0 0 0 0 1 .211 Rice dh 4 0 0 0 0 2 .271 Goldschmidt 1b 4 0 2 0 0 0 .259 Bellinger lf 4 0 2 1 0 0 .259 Schuemann lf 0 0 0 0 0 0 .228 Grisham cf 4 0 0 0 0 0 .219 Domínguez rf 4 1 1 1 0 1 .233 Chisholm 2b 4 0 0 0 0 4 .223 Caballero ss 4 0 1 0 0 2 .241 Wells c 2 2 1 1 1 0 .166 Totals (合计) 34 3 7 3 1 11
费城 AB (打数) R (得分) H (安打) BI (打点) BB (保送) SO (三振) Avg (打击率) Turner ss 3 1 1 0 0 1 .242 Schwarber dh 4 0 2 0 0 1 .251 Harper 1b 3 0 0 1 0 0 .251 Bohm 3b 3 0 0 0 1 0 .221 Sosa lf 4 0 0 0 0 2 .212 De La Cruz rf 3 0 2 0 0 1 .600 c-Crawford ph-cf 1 0 0 0 0 0 .254 Realmuto c 3 0 2 0 1 0 .229 Stott 2b 4 0 0 0 0 1 .246 D.Hill cf 2 0 0 0 0 1 .243 b-Marsh ph-cf-rf 2 0 0 0 0 0 .287 Totals (合计) 32 1 7 1 2 7
NYY 001 001 100 — 3 7 0
PHI 100 000 000 — 1 7 2
a-在第 3 局替 Rosario 飞球出局。 b-在第 7 局替 D.Hill 滚地球出局。 c-在第 8 局替 De La Cruz 滚地球出局。 E（失误）：Bohm 2 (8)；LOB（残垒）：纽约 5，费城 8；2B（二垒安打）：Bellinger (21), Schwarber (12)；HR（全垒打）：Wells (7), 对方投手 Keller。Domínguez (6), 对方投手 Alvarado；RBI（打点）：Wells (14), Bellinger (53), Domínguez (13), Harper (61)；SF（牺牲飞球）：Harper。 得点圈残垒：纽约 3 (McMahon, Grisham 2)。费城 4 (D.Hill, Sosa, Bohm, Stott)；RISP（得点圈击球）：纽约 1 击 5。费城 0 击 7。 推进跑者：Wells, Harper；GIDP（击球双杀）：Harper。 DP（双杀）：纽约 1 (Caballero, Goldschmidt)。
纽约 IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA Weathers 5 2/3 6 1 1 1 7 97 4.25 Chivilli 1/3 1 0 0 0 0 6 0.77 Blackburn 2 0 0 0 1 0 24 1.93 Bednar 1 0 0 0 0 0 16 2.42
费城 IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA Mayza 2 0 0 0 0 1 20 3.83 Keller 3 2 1 1 0 3 39 3.00 Backhus 2/3 0 1 1 1 2 12 6.19 Johnson 1/3 2 0 0 0 0 11 5.74 Alvarado 1 2 1 1 0 1 14 6.16 Bowlan 1 1 0 0 0 1 18 2.78 Duran 1 0 0 0 0 3 19 1.29
胜：Weathers 4-7；败：Backhus 1-1；救援：Bednar 20-22 继承跑者得分：Chivilli 1-0, Johnson 1-1；HBP（触身球）：Weathers (Turner)。 ABS 挑战：Weathers (坏球-确认), Chisholm (好球-推翻为坏球), Weathers (坏球-推翻为好球), Hill (好球-确认), Backhus (坏球-推翻为好球), Rice (好球-确认)。 裁判：主审 Chris Conroy。一垒 Ben May。二垒 Brennan Miller。三垒 John Tumpane。 T（用时）：2:40；A（观众人数）：44,562 (42,901)。
国家联盟领先者
国家联盟
国家联盟
Lopez, MIA
100 400 62 132 .330 Arraez, SF
96 381 48 122 .320 Gonzales, PIT 98 369 58 115 .312 McCarthy, COL 90 310 45 94 .303 Lee, SF
94 354 50 107 .302 Rumfield, COL 102 359 45 108 .301 Harris, ATL
97 370 52 111 .300 Freeman, LAD 101 381 56 112 .294 Johnston, COL 93 295 33 86 .292 Edwards, MIA 104 380 51 111 .292 全垒打：Schwarber, 费城, 33; Goodman, 科罗拉多, 31; Wood, 华盛顿, 28; Olson, 亚特兰大, 27; Abrams, 华盛顿, 24. 打点 (RBI)：J.Walker, 圣路易斯, 77; Abrams, 华盛顿, 76; S.Stewart, 辛辛那提, 75; L.García, 华盛顿, 70; Burleson, 圣路易斯, 69; Wood, 华盛顿, 69. 得分：Wood, 华盛顿, 94; Reynolds, 匹兹堡, 71; Olson, 亚特兰大, 69; Turang, 密尔沃基, 69; Turner, 费城, 69; Crow-Armstrong, 芝加哥, 67. 安打：O.Lopez, 迈阿密, 132; Arraez, 旧金山, 122; Gonzales, 匹兹堡, 115; Tatis, 圣迭戈, 114. 投球：Burns, 辛辛那提, 12-1; Ashby, 密尔沃基, 12-2; C.Sánchez, 费城, 12-4; F.Griffin, 华盛顿, 11-2; Wrobleski, 洛杉矶, 11-2; Sale, 亚特兰大, 11-6. 防御率 (ERA)：Misiorowski, 密尔沃基, 1.57; Sale, 亚特兰大, 2.19; Burns, 辛辛那提, 2.42; Wrobleski, 洛杉矶, 2.62. 三振：Misiorowski, 密尔沃基, 173; Luzardo, 费城, 152; C.Sánchez, 费城, 151; Skenes, 匹兹堡, 138.
光芒 3, 守护者 0
克利夫兰 AB R H BI BB SO Avg Kwan lf-cf 4 0 1 0 0 1 .248 Ramírez 3b 4 0 1 0 0 0 .239 Bazzana dh 4 0 2 0 0 0 .242 Rocchio ss 4 0 0 0 0 1 .271 Martínez rf 4 0 0 0 0 1 .231 Manzardo 1b 3 0 0 0 0 1 .211 Arias 2b 3 0 1 0 0 2 .252 Bailey c 2 0 0 0 0 1 .200 a-Hedges ph-c 1 0 0 0 0 1 .287 Halpin cf 2 0 0 0 0 0 .193 b-Fry ph-lf 0 0 0 0 1 0 .186 总计 31 0 5 0 1 8 坦帕湾 AB R H BI BB SO Avg Díaz dh 4 1 2 0 0 2 .306 Aranda 1b 4 1 1 0 0 2 .282 Caminero 3b 4 0 1 1 0 1 .285 Mullins cf 3 0 0 1 0 1 .202 Simpson lf 4 0 2 0 0 1 .293 Mesa rf 3 1 1 0 1 2 .227 Palacios 2b 3 0 1 0 1 0 .234 Walls ss 0 0 0 0 0 0 .224 Williamson ss-2b 3 0 0 0 0 0 .248 Feduccia c 2 0 1 1 0 0 .233 总计 30 3 9 3 2 9
CLE 000 000 000 — 0 5 0
TB 000 021 00x — 3 9 0
a-第8局替代 Bailey 三振出局。 b-第8局替代 Halpin 保送。 LOB：克利夫兰 5, 坦帕湾 7; 2B：Díaz (18), Caminero (17); RBI：Caminero (63), Mullins (32), Feduccia (12); SF：Mullins; S：Feduccia; 残留在得分位置的跑者：克利夫兰 1 (Martínez)。坦帕湾 4 (Simpson, Díaz, Williamson 2); RISP：克利夫兰 1 次中 0 次。坦帕湾 6 次中 2 次; GIDP：Bazzana; DP：克利夫兰 1 (Arias, Manzardo, Arias)。坦帕湾 1 (Williamson, Aranda)。 克利夫兰 IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA Bibee 6 9 3 3 2 5 107 3.89 Dion 2 0 0 0 0 4 29 4.58 坦帕湾 IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA Martinez 6 4 0 0 0 5 84 2.45 Sulser 1 0 0 0 0 1 10 4.86 Cleavinger 1 0 0 0 1 2 18 3.60 Baker 1 1 0 0 0 0 14 1.60 胜：Martinez 10-2; 负：Bibee 4-10; 救援胜：Baker 27-30 裁判：主审 Todd Tichenor。一垒审 Tyler Jones。二垒审 Clint Vondrak。三垒审 Adam Hamari; 时长：2:24; 出席人数：24,100 (25,025)。
小熊 11, 海盗 0
芝加哥 AB R H BI BB SO Avg Cw-Armstrng cf 5 3 4 3 0 1 .291 Conforto lf 1 0 0 0 0 0 .235 Suzuki rf 5 0 1 2 0 4 .266 Busch 1b 6 0 3 2 0 2 .245 Assad p-p 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 Bregman 3b 5 0 0 0 1 2 .234 Happ lf 3 0 0 0 1 2 .221 a-Triantos ph-2b 1 1 1 0 0 0 1.000 Hoerner 2b 4 1 1 0 0 1 .244 b-Dean ph-cf 1 0 0 0 0 1 .286 Ramirez dh-1b 4 2 2 1 1 1 .295 Swanson ss 4 2 2 1 1 1 .216 Amaya c 4 2 2 2 0 1 .239 总计 43 11 16 11 4 16 匹兹堡 AB R H BI BB SO Avg Mangum cf-lf 4 0 1 0 0 1 .304 Gonzales 2b 4 0 1 0 0 1 .311 Reynolds lf 3 0 0 0 0 0 .270 Callihan 1b-p 1 0 0 0 0 1 .230 Valdez rf 3 0 1 0 1 2 .283 O’Hearn 1b 3 0 1 0 0 0 .278 Cook cf 1 0 0 0 0 0 .205 Ozuna dh 3 0 0 0 0 0 .200 Ross 1b 1 0 0 0 0 0 .000 Triolo 3b 4 0 0 0 0 1 .243 Gonzalez ss 3 0 0 0 0 1 .245 Davis c 2 0 1 0 0 0 .176 总计 32 0 5 0 1 7
CHC 000 035 210 — 11 16 1
PIT 000 000 000 — 0 5 1
a-在第8局为Happ击出安打。b-在第8局三振Hoerner。 E: Swanson (6), Skenes (1); LOB: Chi 11, Pit 7; 2B: Crow-Armstrong 2 (19), Swanson (13), Ramirez (7); HR: Crow-Armstrong (23), off Marinaccio; RBI: Crow-Armstrong 3 (59), Suzuki 2 (56), Swanson (60), Amaya 2 (17), Busch 2 (56), Ramirez (12); SB: Crow-Armstrong (26), Ramirez (3); 得分圈留垒人数: Chi 6 (Hoerner 2, Bregman 2, Busch, Amaya)。Pit 1 (Gonzales); RISP: Chi 6 for 17. Pit 0 for 1.
芝加哥 (Chicago) IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA Imanaga 6 4 0 0 1 4 84 3.72 Assad 3 1 0 0 0 3 32 3.86
匹兹堡 (Pittsburgh) IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA Skenes 5 1/3 6 5 5 2 11 105 3.65 Mattson 1/3 4 3 3 1 1 26 4.91 Marinaccio 1 1/3 3 2 2 1 1 34 5.03 Eisert 1 2 1 1 0 2 18 6.75 Callihan 1 1 0 0 0 1 14 0.00
W: Imanaga 7-8; L: Skenes 9-9; SV: Assad 1-1 接手留垒跑者得分: Mattson 2-2, Marinaccio 2-0; HBP: Skenes (Amaya), Marinaccio (Suzuki), Assad (Davis); WP: Marinaccio; ABS挑战: Suzuki (好球-改为坏球), Happ (好球-改为坏球), Marinaccio (坏球-改为好球), Swanson (好球-改为坏球), Callihan (好球-改为坏球)。 裁判: 主审, Cory Blaser。一垒, Jansen Visconti。二垒, Andy Fletcher。三垒, Alex Tosi; T: 2:48; A: 39,105 (38,753).
周五晚间：道奇 4, 纽约大都会 2
洛杉矶 (Los Angeles) AB R H BI BB SO Avg Ohtani dh 4 0 2 1 0 1 .286 Pages cf 3 0 1 0 2 0 .266 Edman 3b 5 0 0 0 0 2 .341 Freeman 1b 4 2 3 0 0 1 .294 Betts ss 4 0 1 0 0 0 .232 Rojas 2b 3 0 0 1 0 0 .286 Tucker rf 3 1 2 2 1 0 .240 Hernández lf 4 1 2 0 0 0 .246 Rushing c 4 0 0 0 0 1 .242 Totals 34 4 11 4 3 5
纽约 (New York) AB R H BI BB SO Avg Ewing lf 4 0 0 0 0 0 .269 Soto dh 0 0 0 0 2 0 .283 a-Polanco ph-dh 2 0 0 0 0 2 .161 Bichette 3b 4 0 0 0 0 3 .253 Lindor ss 4 0 0 0 0 2 .228 Benge rf 4 0 0 0 0 2 .260 Robert cf 3 1 1 1 0 0 .214 Young 1b 3 0 2 0 0 0 .255 Semien 2b 3 0 0 0 0 1 .207 Alvarez c 3 1 1 1 0 1 .258 Totals 30 2 4 2 2 11
LAD 000 100 120 — 4 11 0
NYM 010 000 010 — 2 4 0
a-第6局代打Soto。 LOB: LA 8, NY 3; 2B: Hernández (10), Ohtani (18), Freeman (26), Young (8); 3B: Pages (2); HR: Tucker (8), off Minter. Robert (4), off Sasaki. Alvarez (12), off Phillips; RBI: Rojas (18), Ohtani (61), Tucker 2 (50), Robert (10), Alvarez (26); SB: Freeman (5); SF: Rojas, Ohtani; RISP: LA 1 for 13. NY 0 for 3; 推进跑者: Ohtani, Hernández, Betts; GIDP: Bichette; DP: LA 1 (Rojas, Freeman). NY 1 (Benge, Alvarez, Benge).
洛杉矶 (Los Angeles) IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA Sasaki 7 3 1 1 2 9 94 4.71 Phillips 1 1 1 1 0 1 22 6.00 T.Scott 1 0 0 0 0 1 16 2.34
纽约 (New York) IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA Manaea 6 6 1 1 2 3 84 4.52 Raley 1 2 1 1 1 0 23 2.15 Minter 1 2 2 2 0 0 12 2.45 Pérez 1 1 0 0 0 2 13 5.35
W: Sasaki 4-5; L: Raley 4-5; SV: T.Scott 16-18 WP: Sasaki; 裁判: 主审, Mike Estabrook。一垒, Lance Barrett。二垒, Malachi Moore。三垒, Alfonso Marquez; T: 2:34; A: 35,338 (42,136).
W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Atlanta 61 43 .587 — — 7-3 L-1 32-20 29-23 Philadelphia 56 49 .533 5 1/2 +1 4-6 L-4 27-27 29-22 Washington 53 52 .505 8 1/2 2 5-5 W-1 21-32 32-20 Miami 52 53 .495 9 1/2 3 0-10 L-11 31-22 21-31 New York 43 62 .410 18 1/2 12 3-7 L-3 21-30 22-32
W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Milwaukee 65 39 .625 — — 6-4 W-1 35-20 30-19 Chicago 59 45 .567 6 +4 1/2 7-3 W-2 30-22 29-23 St. Louis 53 51 .510 12 11/2 3-7 W-1 27-28 26-23 Pittsburgh 53 52 .505 121/2 2 5-5 L-3 27-26 26-26 Cincinnati 48 55 .466 16 1/2 6 5-5 L-1 22-28 26-27
W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Los Angeles 67 38 .638 — — 6-4 W-4 31-19 36-19 Arizona 55 50 .524 12 — 7-3 L-1 31-22 24-28 San Diego 52 53 .495 15 3 5-5 W-2 27-24 25-29 San Francisco 44 60 .423 221/2 10 1/2 5-5 W-2 24-25 20-35 Colorado 42 64 .396 25 1/2 131/2 3-7 L-1 24-29 18-35
金莺 3, 勇士 2
亚特兰大 AB R H BI BB SO Avg Baldwin c 4 0 1 0 0 1 .273 Albies 2b 4 1 1 1 0 1 .264 Olson 1b 3 1 0 0 1 1 .267 Harris cf 4 0 1 0 0 1 .299 Dubón lf 4 0 1 1 0 0 .265 Smith dh 3 0 0 0 1 0 .259 Riley 3b 4 0 0 0 0 3 .217 Yastrzemski rf 2 0 1 0 0 1 .228 a-White ph-rf 1 0 1 0 0 0 .220 b-Hicklen ph-rf 1 0 0 0 0 1 .368 Jarvis ss 3 0 0 0 0 0 .271 Totals 33 2 6 2 2 9
巴尔的摩 AB R H BI BB SO Avg Beavers rf 4 0 2 1 1 1 .255 Alonso 1b 4 1 0 0 0 0 .247 Henderson ss 4 1 1 1 0 3 .223 Ward lf 3 0 1 0 1 2 .251 Encrncn-Strnd 3b 4 0 1 1 0 2 .375 Taveras cf 3 0 0 0 1 1 .232 O’Neill dh 4 0 0 0 0 2 .209 Holliday 2b 3 1 2 0 1 0 .229 Tromp c 3 0 0 0 0 3 .205 c-Cowser ph 1 0 0 0 0 0 .205 Totals 33 3 7 3 4 14
ATL 000 001 010 — 2 6 2
BAL 001 010 001 — 3 7 0
绝杀分打入时已有两人出局。 a-第7局替换Yastrzemski击出二垒安打。 b-第9局替换White被三振出局。 c-第9局替换Tromp击飞球出局。 E: Jarvis 2 (4); LOB: 亚特兰大 6, 巴尔的摩 8; 2B: Harris (21), White (6), Holliday (4); HR: Albies (17), 对方投手Garcia. Henderson (18), 对方投手Elder; RBI: Dubón (55), Albies (57), Encarnacion-Strand (9), Henderson (45), Beavers (17); SB: Alonso (5). 留在得分位置的跑者： 亚特兰大 3 (Smith, Yastrzemski, Baldwin). 巴尔的摩 4 (Taveras, Henderson 2, Encarnacion-Strand); RISP: 亚特兰大 0 / 6. 巴尔的摩 2 / 6. 跑者推进：Dubón, Cowser; GIDP: O’Neill, Alonso. DP: 亚特兰大 2 (Riley, Albies, Olson. Jarvis, Albies, Olson).
亚特兰大 IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA Elder 5 4 2 1 4 8 98 3.96 Mederos 2 1 0 0 0 3 30 3.86 Fuentes 1 2/3 2 1 1 0 3 32 2.70
巴尔的摩 IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA B.Young 6 1/3 4 1 1 2 6 94 3.13 Wolfram 2/3 1 0 0 0 1 10 4.40 Garcia 1 1 1 1 0 1 18 3.00 Cano 1 0 0 0 0 1 9 2.34 胜: Cano 2-2; 负: Fuentes 4-1. ABS挑战：Young (坏球-改为好球), Young (坏球-确认), Young (坏球-改为好球), Wolfram (坏球-确认), Olson (好球-确认). 裁判：主审 D.J. Reyburn。一垒 Sean Barber。二垒 John Libka。三垒 James Hoye。 T: 2:34; A: 37,883 (45,971).
太空人 4, 白袜 1
休斯顿 AB R H BI BB SO Avg Peña ss 4 2 3 0 0 1 .315 Alvarez dh 3 1 0 0 1 1 .325 Paredes 3b 4 0 2 3 0 1 .263 Altuve 2b 4 0 0 0 0 0 .235 Allen 2b 0 0 0 0 0 0 .242 Wade lf 3 0 1 0 0 1 .189 Trammell lf 1 0 0 0 0 1 .230 Walker 1b 3 0 0 0 1 3 .232 Diaz c 4 0 0 0 0 1 .232 Spence cf 4 0 0 0 0 2 .179 Smith rf 3 1 0 0 0 1 .208 Totals 33 4 6 3 2 12
芝加哥 AB R H BI BB SO Avg Antonacci lf 3 0 0 0 0 0 .278 a-Grichuk ph-lf 1 0 0 0 0 0 .243 Murakami 1b 4 0 1 0 0 1 .231 Vargas 3b 4 1 1 0 0 1 .243 CMntgomery ss 4 0 1 1 0 1 .218 Benintendi dh 3 0 0 0 0 3 .241 b-Acuña ph 1 0 0 0 0 1 .245 BMntgomery rf 4 0 1 0 0 2 .250 Peters cf 2 0 1 0 1 0 .287 Meidroth 2b 3 0 0 0 0 1 .276 Quero c 3 0 0 0 0 0 .179 Totals 32 1 5 1 1 10
HOU 000 003 010 — 4 6 1
CHW 000 000 001 — 1 5 1
a-在第 8 局中在 Antonacci 面前被接杀出局。 b-在第 9 局中在 Benintendi 面前被三振出局。 E: Spence (1), B.Montgomery (3); LOB: 休斯顿 5, 芝加哥 5; RBI: Paredes 3 (57), C.Montgomery (59)。 得点圈留有跑者：休斯顿 2 (Altuve, Walker)。芝加哥 2 (Grichuk 2)；RISP：休斯顿 2 for 8. 芝加哥 1 for 4。 跑者推进：Quero。
休斯顿 IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA Brown 7 2 0 0 0 7 90 3.45 Abreu 2/3 1 0 0 1 1 22 5.05 Sousa 2/3 2 1 0 0 0 16 4.50 Hader 2/3 0 0 0 0 2 10 1.35
芝加哥 IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA Burke 6 4 3 2 1 10 102 3.19 Richards 2 2 1 1 0 2 33 3.80 Schweitzer 1 0 0 0 1 0 15 3.78
W: Brown 2-1; L: Burke 7-5; SV: Hader 12-12 承接跑者得分：Sousa 2-0, Hader 1-0; HBP: Burke (Smith); WP: Burke, Richards。 ABS 挑战：Burke (Ball-Confirmed), Diaz (Strike-Confirmed), Altuve (Strike-Overturned to Ball)。 裁判：主审 Shane Livensparger。 一垒 Mark Ripperger。二垒 Dan Bellino。三垒 Dexter Kelley。 T: 2:44; A: 30,029 (40,241)。
今日回顾：7 月 26 日
1962: 密尔沃基勇队的 Warren Spahn 在击中对阵纽约队 Craig Anderson 的第 31 支本垒打时，创下了国家联盟投手本垒打记录。Spahn 凭借 6-1 的胜利让大都会队遭遇第 11 场连续败仗。 1970: 辛辛那提红人队的 Johnny Bench 击中 3 支连续本垒打，对手是圣路易斯红雀队的 Steve Carlton。同一天，亚特兰大勇队的 Orlando Cepeda 在 8-3 击败芝加哥小熊队的比赛中也连续击中 3 支本垒打。 1984: 蒙特利尔博览队的 Pete Rose 在 5-4 战胜匹兹堡队的第八局中击出一记安打，在职业生涯安打榜上与 Ty Cobb 持平，均为第 3,052, 支。 1991: 蒙特利尔的 Mark Gardner 成为自 15, 1938, Johnny Vander Meer 在 Ebbets Field 击败布鲁克林队完成第二次连续零封以来，首位在对阵道奇队主场时投出九局无安打比赛的投手。但道奇队在第 10 局凭借两支针对 Gardner 的安打以及 Darryl Strawberry 击中 Jeff Fassero 的打入分安打而获胜。 2005: Greg Maddux 在圣弗朗西斯科队 2, 11 局比赛 3-2 获胜的第三局中三振了 Omar Vizquel，职业生涯三振数达到 3,000 次。 2010: Matt Garza 投出了坦帕湾射线队史上的首次无安打比赛，也是本赛季大联盟的第五次，以 5-0 击败底特律老虎队。Garza 面对了最少的 27 位打者，仅在第二局允许一次保送。 2017: Dee Gordon 在 Yu Darvish 的第一球就击出本垒打，迈阿密队以 22-10 摧毁德州游骑兵队，创下了球队得分纪录。
跨联盟赛
2025 vs 对手 最近 3 场先发
投手 时间 胜-负 防御率 记录 胜-负 投球局数 防御率 胜-负 投球局数 防御率
亚特兰大 López (右)
4-3 3.96 6-4 0-0 0.0 0.00 0-2 14.1 6.28 巴尔的摩 Baz (右) 12:35p 4-9 4.05 6-14 0-0 0.0 0.00 0-1 16.2 3.24
洛杉矶天使 Soriano (右)
8-6 3.43 11-10 0-0 0.0 0.00 0-1 18.0 3.50 旧金山 Whisenhunt (左) 3:05p 2-0 3.38 2-0 0-0 0.0 0.00 3-0 15.2 4.02
纽约洋基 Warren (右)
7-4 4.00 13-6 0-0 5.2 3.18 0-1 14.1 5.65 费城 Sánchez (左) 6:20p 12-4 2.65 15-6 0-0 0.0 0.00 2-1 15.2 7.47
克利夫兰 Messick (左)
8-5 2.68 12-8 0-0 5.2 1.59 1-0 16.2 1.62 坦帕湾 Rasmussen (右) 11:15a 8-5 3.28 10-9 0-1 5.0 3.60 1-1 12.1 9.49
多伦多 Gausman (右)
4-9 4.51 8-13 0-0 0.0 0.00 0-2 14.2 6.75 波士顿 Suarez (左) 12:35p 4-3 3.15 9-8 1-0 8.0 0.00 1-0 14.2 4.30
堪萨斯城 Avila (右)
5-3 4.86 7-3 0-0 1.0 0.00 2-0 16.1 3.31 底特律 Valdez (左) 12:40p 5-7 4.57 8-12 0-0 7.0 1.29 1-2 12.2 8.53
奥克兰 Springs (左)
3-9 5.96 8-12 0-0 6.2 4.05 0-2 14.2 8.59 明尼苏达 待定 1:10p 0-0 0.00 0-0 0-0 0.0 0.00 0-0 0.0 0.00
休斯顿 Blanco (右)
0-0 7.71 1-0 0-0 0.0 0.00 1-1 18.2 3.38 芝加哥白袜 Fedde (右) 1:10p 5-6 4.16 6-4 0-1 6.0 1.50 2-0 14.0 3.21
西雅图 Gilbert (右)
8-6 3.38 12-8 0-2 11.1 3.18 2-1 20.0 3.15 德克萨斯 deGrom (右) 1:35p 7-6 3.76 11-8 0-0 9.0 1.00 1-1 16.2 4.86
亚利桑那 Drake (左)
0-0 1.80 1-0 0-0 0.0 0.00 0-0 5.0 1.80 华盛顿 Mikolas (右) 12:35p 3-7 5.60 4-4 1-1 10.0 5.40 1-1 16.1 7.71
芝加哥小熊 Taillon (右)
2-5 5.38 6-8 0-0 11.0 8.18 0-1 11.2 5.40 匹兹堡 Ashcraft (右) 12:35p 9-4 3.95 13-7 1-0 11.1 1.59 1-1 13.2 8.56
洛杉矶道奇 Sheehan (右)
4-7 5.13 8-10 0-0 0.0 0.00 0-2 15.0 5.40 纽约大都会 Peralta (右) 12:40p 5-9 5.01 9-12 2-0 11.0 3.27 0-2 14.1 6.28
圣迭戈 Buehler (右)
6-5 5.23 13-7 1-0 5.0 0.00 1-1 12.2 9.24 迈阿密 Junk (右) 12:40p 4-6 5.09 6-7 0-0 0.0 0.00 2-1 14.0 5.14
科罗拉多 Freeland (左)
2-9 7.28 6-12 0-0 5.0 5.40 0-2 17.0 7.41 密尔沃基 Misiorowski (右) 1:10p 10-4 1.56 12-7 1-0 7.0 0.00 1-1 16.0 2.25
辛辛那提 Abbott (左)
5-6 3.89 10-11 0-0 0.0 0.00 0-2 16.0 3.94 圣路易斯 Leahy (右) 1:15p 7-4 3.59 9-10 0-0 9.0 8.00 1-0 14.0 0.64 记录 (REC)：该投手先发比赛中球队的战绩。 VS 对手 (VS OPP)：投手面对该对手的战绩。
周六赛果 堪萨斯城 3, 底特律 2 多伦多 6, 波士顿 0 旧金山 9, 洛杉矶天使 2 纽约洋基 3, 费城 1 坦帕湾 3, 克利夫兰 0 巴尔的摩 3, 亚特兰大 2 明尼苏达 2, 奥克兰 0 德克萨斯 7, 西雅图 1 休斯顿 4, 芝加哥白袜 1
周一比赛 西雅图 客场 对 德克萨斯, 下午 1:35 巴尔的摩 客场 对 底特律, 下午 5:40 多伦多 客场 对 华盛顿, 下午 5:45 克利夫兰 客场 对 辛辛那提, 下午 6:10 纽约洋基 客场 对 芝加哥白袜, 下午 6:40 休斯顿 客场 对 洛杉矶天使, 晚上 8:38 波士顿 客场 对 奥克兰, 晚上 8:40
周五赛果 底特律 2, 堪萨斯城 1 纽约洋基 1, 费城 0 坦帕湾 11, 克利夫兰 3 亚特兰大 7, 巴尔的摩 6 (10) 波士顿 6, 多伦多 4 奥克兰 2, 明尼苏达 0 德克萨斯 5, 西雅图 4 休斯顿 9, 芝加哥白袜 5 旧金山 7, 洛杉矶天使 6 (10)
取消了原定于周六的牛棚训练，道奇队经理 Dave Roberts 表示，这位两栖超级巨星在受损的左膝感觉 100% 恢复之前，将不会再次在投手丘上投球。
周六赛果 华盛顿 5, 亚利桑那 3 旧金山 9, 洛杉矶天使 2 圣迭戈 7, 迈阿密 2 纽约洋基 3, 费城 1 芝加哥小熊 11, 匹兹堡 0 圣路易斯 7, 辛辛那提 0 巴尔的摩 3, 亚特兰大 2 密尔沃基 8, 科罗拉多 5 洛杉矶道员 4, 纽约大都会 3
周一赛程 亚利桑那 @ 匹兹堡, 下午 5:40 费城 @ 迈阿密, 下午 5:40 多伦多 @ 华盛顿, 下午 5:45 亚特兰大 @ 纽约大都会, 下午 6:10 克利夫兰 @ 辛辛那提, 下午 6:10 芝加哥小熊 @ 圣路易斯, 下午 6:45 密尔沃基 @ 旧金山, 下午 8:45
周五赛果 科罗拉多 5, 密尔沃基 2 纽约洋基 1, 费城 0 芝加哥小熊 3, 匹兹堡 2 (10) 亚利桑那 3, 华盛顿 2 洛杉矶道员 4, 纽约大都会 2 圣迭戈 4, 迈阿密 2 亚特兰大 7, 巴尔的摩 6 (10) 辛辛那提 4, 圣路易斯 2 旧金山 7, 洛杉矶天使 6 (10)
纳什维尔 (Nashville) 12 1 3 39 33 11 国际迈阿密 (Inter Miami) 11 2 4 37 43 30 新英格兰 (New England) 9 5 2 29 26 19 芝加哥 (Chicago) 8 6 2 26 30 22 纽约城 FC (NYC FC) 7 6 4 25 30 23 夏洛特 FC (Charlotte FC) 7 6 4 25 28 25 辛辛那提 (Cincinnati) 6 6 5 23 41 42 纽约 (New York) 6 7 4 22 26 37 华盛顿特区联 (D.C. United) 5 5 7 22 24 27 哥伦布 (Columbus) 5 8 4 19 24 26 奥兰多城 (Orlando City) 5 9 2 17 27 44 多伦多 FC (Toronto FC) 3 7 7 16 23 31 蒙特利尔 CF (CF Montréal) 4 10 3 15 22 33 费城 (Philadelphia) 3 10 4 13 22 31 亚特兰大 (Atlanta) 3 11 3 12 17 30
西部 胜 (W) 负 (L) 平 (T) 积分 (Pts) 进球 (GF) 失球 (GA)
温哥华 (Vancouver) 10 3 2 32 37 16 圣何塞 (San Jose) 10 4 2 32 34 19 洛杉矶 FC (LA FC) 9 5 3 30 30 18 皇家盐湖城 (Real Salt Lake) 8 5 2 26 27 22 达拉斯 FC (FC Dallas) 7 4 5 26 32 24 西雅图 (Seattle) 7 6 3 24 19 20 休斯顿 (Houston) 7 6 2 23 20 24 圣路易斯城 (St Louis City) 6 6 4 22 22 23 明尼苏达 (Minnesota) 6 6 4 22 19 24 洛杉矶银河 (LA Galaxy) 5 7 5 20 23 28 科罗拉多 (Colorado) 6 9 1 19 26 24 波特兰 (Portland) 5 8 3 18 29 31 圣地亚哥 FC (San Diego FC) 4 7 5 17 30 28 奥斯汀 FC (Austin FC) 4 7 5 17 22 32 堪萨斯城竞技 (Sporting KC) 4 10 2 14 18 40 获胜积3分，平局积1分 周六赛果 夏洛特 FC 2, 纽约红牛 0 哥伦布 2, 辛辛那提 1 费城 1, 西雅图 0 新英格兰 4, 亚特兰大 1 纽约城 FC 3, 芝加哥 1 迈阿密 1, 蒙特利尔 CF 0 华盛顿特区联 2, 多伦多 FC 1 纳什维尔 将在 奥兰多城 比赛，晚场 奥斯汀 FC 将在 休斯顿 比赛，晚场 温哥华 将在 明尼苏达 比赛，晚场 科罗拉多 将在 圣路易斯城 比赛，晚场 达拉斯 FC 将在 圣地亚哥 FC 比赛，晚场 堪萨斯城竞技 将在 洛杉矶 FC 比赛，晚场 皇家盐湖城 将在 波特兰 比赛，晚场 洛杉矶银河 将在 圣何塞 比赛，晚场 7月31日，星期五 多伦多 FC 将在 纽约城 FC 比赛，下午 6:30 8月1日，星期六 圣何塞 将在 辛辛那提 比赛，下午 6:30 纳什维尔 将在 华盛顿特区联 比赛，下午 6:30 哥伦布 将在 迈阿密 比赛，下午 6:30 新英格兰 将在 蒙特利尔 CF 比赛，下午 6:30 奥兰多城 将在 纽约红牛 比赛，下午 6:30 亚特兰大 将在 费城 比赛，下午 6:30 洛杉矶 FC 将在 温哥华 比赛，下午 6:30 夏洛特 FC 将在 芝加哥 比赛，晚上 7:30 休斯顿 将在 堪萨斯城竞技 比赛，晚上 7:30 圣地亚哥 FC 将在 明尼苏达 比赛，晚上 7:30 皇家盐湖城 将在 圣路易斯城 比赛，晚上 7:30 奥斯汀 FC 将在 科罗拉多 比赛，晚上 8:30 达拉斯 FC 将在 洛杉矶银河 比赛，晚上 9:30 西雅图 将在 波特兰 比赛，晚上 9:30
NWSL (美国女子超级联赛)
球队 (Club) 胜 (W) 负 (L) 平 (T) 积分 (Pts) 进球 (GF) 失球 (GA)
哥谭 FC (Gotham FC) 9 3 4 31 21 12 华盛顿 (Washington) 9 3 3 30 24 12 犹他 FC (Utah FC) 9 4 3 30 26 17 圣地亚哥 (San Diego) 9 5 2 29 23 17 波特兰 (Portland) 8 5 4 28 27 20 堪萨斯城 (Kansas City) 8 7 1 25 23 23 奥兰多 (Orlando) 7 8 2 23 22 21 天使之城 (Angel City) 7 6 1 22 22 14 北卡罗来纳 (North Carolina) 6 6 3 21 21 23 丹佛 FC (Denver FC) 5 5 4 19 21 19 休斯顿 (Houston) 5 7 4 19 19 24 波士顿 FC (Boston FC) 5 8 4 19 18 23 湾区 FC (Bay FC) 5 7 3 18 16 20 西雅图 (Seattle) 5 7 2 17 15 19 芝加哥 (Chicago) 4 12 0 12 8 31 路易维尔 (Louisville) 2 10 2 8 16 27 获胜积3分，平局积1分 周六赛果 波士顿 Legacy FC 1, 堪萨斯城 0 犹他 FC 4, 北卡罗来纳 1 周日赛事 西雅图 将在 圣地亚哥 比赛，下午 4 点 丹佛 Summit FC 将在 华盛顿 比赛，晚上 6 点 路易维尔 将在 天使之城 比赛，晚上 8 点 7月29日，星期三 路易维尔 将在 堪萨斯城 比赛，晚上 7 点 华盛顿 将在 犹他 Royals FC 比赛，晚上 8 点 哥谭 FC 将在 湾区 FC 比赛，晚上 9 点 7月31日，星期五 奥兰多 将在 北卡罗来纳 比赛，晚上 7 点 8月1日，星期六 芝加哥 将在 路易维尔 比赛，下午 3 点 天使之城 将在 堪萨斯城 比赛，下午 5:30 哥谭 FC 将在 休斯顿 比赛，晚上 7 点 西雅图 将在 湾区 FC 比赛，晚上 7:45 周五赛果 休斯顿 1, 湾区 FC 0 奥兰多 1, 芝加哥 0 哥谭 FC 2, 波特兰 2
英格兰超级联赛 (ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE)
8月21日，星期五 阿森纳 vs. 考文垂，下午 2 点 8月21日，星期六 曼联 vs. 哈尔城，上午 6:30 水晶宫 vs. 埃弗顿，上午 9 点 桑德兰 vs. 普利茅斯 (Ipswich)，上午 9 点 利兹 vs. 诺丁汉森林，上午 9 点
托特纳姆热刺 vs. 布伦特福德，上午 11:30 8月23日，星期日 阿斯顿维拉 vs. 布莱顿，上午 8 点 伯恩茅斯 vs. 曼城，上午 8 点 利物浦 vs. 纽卡斯尔，上午 10:30 8月24日，星期一 切尔西 vs. 富勒姆，下午 2 点
赛车
NASCAR 杯赛：砖道 400 赛 (BRICKYARD 400) PPG 冠名参赛名单
周六排位赛后；周日正赛； 地点：印第安纳波利斯赛车场，印第安纳州，赛车道 (Speedway, Ind.)；每圈长度：2.50 英里
位置 (P) 编号 (NO) 车手 (DRIVER) 车型 (MK) 时速 (MPH)
1. 77 Carson Hocevar C 186.598 2. 7 Daniel Suárez C 186.382 3. 45 Tyler Reddick T 186.077 4. 54 Ty Gibbs T 185.966 5. 11 Denny Hamlin T 185.835 6. 71 Michael McDowell C 185.762 7. 67 Corey Heim T 185.456 8. 48 Alex Bowman C 185.368 9. 16 AJ Allmendinger C 185.345 10. 5 Kyle Larson C 185.315 11. 19 Chase Briscoe T 185.269 12. 41 Cole Custer C 185.265 13. 12 Ryan Blaney F 185.197 14. 43 Erik Jones T 185.060 15. 17 Chris Buescher F 184.991 16. 6 Brad Keselowski F 184.896 17. 42 John H. Nemechek T 184.877 18. 35 Riley Herbst T 184.782 19. 22 Joey Logano F 184.699 20. 3 Austin Dillon C 184.699 21. 24 William Byron C 184.574 22. 1 Ross Chastain C 184.540 23. 20 Christopher Bell T 184.287 24. 47 Ricky Stenhouse Jr. C 184.245 25. 97 Shane Van Gisbergen C 184.237 26. 21 Josh Berry F 184.128 27. 9 Chase Elliott C 183.887 28. 10 Ty Dillon C 183.869 29. 23 Bubba Wallace T 183.861 30. 38 Zane Smith F 183.494 31. 88 Connor Zilisch C 183.132 32. 33 Austin Hill C 183.083 33. 4 Noah Gragson F 182.990 34. 60 Ryan Preece F 182.786 35. 2 Austin Cindric F 182.726 36. 34 Todd Gilliland F 182.460 37. 51 Cody Ware C 182.072 38. 62 Casey Mears C 179.522 39. 78 Daniel Dye C 178.962 C-雪佛兰; F-福特; T-丰田
NASCAR 杯赛赛程
周日：Brickyard 400，印第安那波利斯赛车场，Speedway，印第安那波利斯。 8月9日：由乙醇驱动的 Iowa Corn 350，爱荷华赛车场，牛顿，爱荷华州。 8月15日：Cook Out 400，里士满赛道，里士满，弗吉尼亚州。 8月23日：NASCAR 杯系列赛（新罕布什尔站），新罕布什尔赛车场，劳登，新罕布什尔州。 8月29日：Coke Zero Sugar 400，代托纳国际赛车场，代托纳比奇，佛罗里达州。 9月6日：WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca，WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca，蒙特雷，加利福尼亚州。
东部联盟
| 团队 | 胜 | 负 | 百分比 | 落后场数 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 印第安那 | 17 | 10 | .630 | — |
| 亚特兰大 | 16 | 10 | .615 | 1/2 |
| 纽约 | 15 | 12 | .556 | 2 |
| 华盛顿 | 14 | 12 | .538 | 2 1/2 |
| 多伦多 | 10 | 16 | .385 | 6 1/2 |
| 芝加哥 | 9 | 18 | .333 | 8 |
| 康涅狄格 | 7 | 20 | .259 | 10 |
明尼苏达 | 22 | 6 | .786 | — 金州 | 19 | 8 | .704 | 2 1/2 拉斯维加斯 | 18 | 8 | .692 | 3 达拉斯 | 18 | 9 | .667 | 3 1/2 波特兰 | 11 | 16 | .407 | 10 1/2 洛杉矶 | 10 | 16 | .385 | 11 凤凰城 | 10 | 18 | .357 | 12 西雅图 | 6 | 23 | .207 | 16½
周六全明星赛（芝加哥） Team Coop 对阵 Team Spoon，深夜 周二比赛 康涅狄格 在 华盛顿，下午 6:30 多伦多 在 明尼苏达，晚上 7 点 印第安那 在 西雅图，晚上 8:30 纽约 在 洛杉矶，晚上 9 点 波特兰 在 拉斯维加斯，晚上 9 点
NFL
国家电视/流媒体比赛
第 1 周
9月9日（周三）： 新英格兰 在 西雅图，晚上 7:20 (NBC) 9月10日（周四）： 旧金山 对阵 洛杉矶公羊 在 墨尔本，晚上 7:35 (Netflix) 9月13日（周日）： 达拉斯 在 纽约巨人，晚上 7:20 (NBC) 9月14日（周一）： 丹佛 在 堪萨斯城，晚上 7:15 (ESPN)
第 2 周 9月17日（周四）： 底特律 在 布法罗，晚上 7:15 (Prime Video) 9月20日（周日）： 印第安那波利斯 在 堪萨斯城，晚上 7:20 (NBC) 9月21日（周一）： 纽约巨人 在 洛杉矶公羊，晚上 7:15 (ESPN)
第 3 周 9月24日（周四）： 亚特兰大 在 格林贝，晚上 7:15 (Prime Video) 9月27日（周日）： 洛杉矶公羊 在 丹佛，晚上 7:20 (NBC) 9月28日（周一）： 费城 在 芝加哥，晚上 7:15 (ESPN)
第 4 周 10月1日（周四）： 匹兹堡 在 克利夫兰，晚上 7:15 (Prime) 10月4日（周日）： 印第安那波利斯 对阵 华盛顿 在 伦敦，上午 8:30 (NFL) 底特律 在 北卡罗来纳，晚上 7:20 (NBC) 10月5日（周一）： 亚特兰大 在 新奥尔良，晚上 7:15 (ESPN)
第 5 周 10月8日（周四）： 坦帕湾 在 达拉斯，晚上 7:15 (Prime Video) 10月11日（周日）： 费城 对阵 杰克逊维尔 在 伦敦，上午 8:30 (NFL) 巴尔的摩 在 亚特兰大，晚上 7:20 (NBC) 10月12日（周一）： 布法罗 在 洛杉矶公羊，晚上 7:15 (ESPN)
第 6 周 10月15日（周四）： 西雅图 在 丹佛，晚上 7:15 (Prime Video) 10月18日（周日）： 休斯顿 对阵 杰克逊维尔 在 伦敦，上午 8:30 (NFL) 达拉斯 在 格林贝，晚上 7:20 (NBC) 10月19日（周一）： 华盛顿 在 旧金山，晚上 7:15 (ESPN)
第 7 周 10月22日（周四）： 新英格兰 在 芝加哥，晚上 7:15 (Prime) 10月25日（周日）： 匹兹堡 对阵 新奥尔良 在 巴黎，上午 8:30 (NFL)
堪萨斯城 客场 对阵 西雅图，7:20 p.m. (NBC) 10月26日，周一：
达拉斯 客场 对阵 费城，7:15 p.m. (ESPN) 第 8 周 10月29日，周四：
卡罗来纳 客场 对阵 格林贝, 7:15 p.m. (Prime) 11月1日，周日：
费城 客场 对阵 华盛顿，7:20 p.m. (NBC) 11月2日，周一：
芝加哥 客场 对阵 西雅图，7:15 p.m. (ESPN) 第 9 周 11月5日，周四：
杰克逊维尔 客场 对阵 巴尔的摩，7:15 p.m. (Prime) 11月8日，周日：
辛辛那提 vs. 亚特兰大
于马德里，8:30 a.m. (NFL)
坦帕湾 客场 对阵 芝加哥，7:20 p.m. (NBC) 11月9日，周一：
水牛城 客场 对阵 明尼苏达，7:15 p.m. (ESPN) 第 10 周 11月12日，周四：
华盛顿 客场 对阵 纽约巨人，7:15 p.m. (Prime) 11月15日，周日：
新英格兰 vs. 底特律
于慕尼黑，8:30 a.m. (FOX)
匹兹堡 客场 对阵 辛辛那提，7:20 p.m. (NBC) 11月16日，周一：
洛杉矶闪电 客场 对阵 巴尔的摩，7:15 p.m. (ESPN) 第 11 周 11月19日，周四：
印第安纳波利斯 客场 对阵 休斯顿，7:15 p.m. (Prime) 11月22日，周日：
明尼苏达 vs. 旧金山
于墨西哥城，7:20 p.m. (NBC) 11月23日，周一：
辛辛那提 客场 对阵 华盛顿，7:15 p.m. (ESPN) 第 12 周 11月25日，周三：
格林贝 客场 对阵 洛杉矶 the Rams，7 p.m. (Netflix) 11月26日，周四：
芝加哥 客场 对阵 底特律，正午 (CBS)
费城 客场 对阵 达拉斯，3:30 p.m. (FOX)
堪萨斯城 客场 对阵 水牛城，7:20 p.m. (NBC) 11月27日，周五：
丹佛 客场 对阵 匹兹堡，2 p.m. (Prime Video) 11月29日，周日：
新英格兰 客场 对阵 洛杉矶闪电，7:20 p.m. (NBC) 11月30日，周一：
卡罗来纳 客场 对阵 坦帕湾，7:15 p.m. (ESPN) 第 13 周 12月3日，周四：
堪萨斯城 客场 对阵 洛杉矶 the Rams，7:15 p.m. (Prime) 12月6日，周日：
休斯顿 客场 对阵 匹兹堡，7:20 p.m. (NBC) 12月7日，周一：
达拉斯 客场 对阵 西雅图，7:15 p.m. (ESPN) 第 14 周 12月10日，周四：
明尼苏达 客场 对阵 新英格兰，7:15 p.m. (Prime) 12月13日，周日：
水牛城 客场 对阵 格林贝，7:20 p.m. (NBC) 12月14日，周一：
匹兹堡 客场 对阵 杰克逊维尔，7:15 p.m. (ESPN) 第 15 周 12月17日，周四：
旧金山 客场 对阵 洛杉矶闪电，7:15 p.m. (Prime) 12月19日，周六：
西雅图 客场 对阵 费城，4 p.m. (FOX)
芝加哥 客场 对阵 水牛城，7:20 p.m. (CBS) 12月20日，周日：
底特律 客场 对阵 明尼苏达，7:20 p.m. (NBC) 12月21日，周一：
新英格兰 客场 对阵 堪萨斯城，7:15 p.m. (ESPN) 第 16 周 12月24日，周四：
休斯顿 客场 对阵 费城，7:15 p.m. (Prime) 12月25日，周五：
格林贝 客场 对阵 芝加哥，正午 (Netflix)
水牛城 客场 对阵 丹佛，3:30 p.m. (Netflix)
洛杉矶 the Rams 客场 对阵 西雅图，7:15 p.m. (FOX) 12月26日，周六：待定 (TBD) 12月27日，周日：
杰克逊维尔 客场 对阵 达拉斯，7:20 p.m. (NBC) 12月28日，周一：
纽约巨人 客场 对阵 底特律，7:15 p.m. (ESPN) 第 17 周 12月31日，周四：
巴尔的摩 客场 对阵 辛辛那提，7:15 p.m. (Prime) 1月2日，周六：待定 (TBD) 1月3日，周日：
费城 客场 对阵 旧金山，7:20 p.m. (NBC) 1月4日，周一：
休斯顿 客场 对阵 格林贝，7:15 p.m. (ESPN) 第 18 周 1月9日，周六 & 1月10日，周日：待定 (TBD)
赔率
MLB (美国职业棒球大联盟)
| 热门球队 | 盘口 | 冷门球队 |
|---|---|---|
| 美国联盟 | 周日 | |
| 客场 对阵 坦帕湾 | -138/+113 | 克利夫兰 |
| 客场 对阵 波士顿 | -136/+116 | 多伦多 |
| 客场 对阵 底特律 | off/off | 堪萨斯城 |
| 客场 对阵 芝加哥白袜 | -118/-104 | 休斯顿 |
| 客场 对阵 明尼苏达 | -139/+112 | 运动者 |
| 西雅图 | -112/-110 | 客场 对阵 德克萨斯 |
| 国家联盟 | ||
| 亚利桑那 | -122/+102 | 客场 对阵 华盛顿 |
| 客场 对阵 匹兹堡 | -126/+103 | 芝加哥小熊 |
| 洛杉矶道奇 | -155/+125 | 客场 对阵 纽约大都会 |
| 客场 对阵 迈阿密 | -132/+107 | 圣迭戈 |
| 客场 对阵 密尔沃基 | -305/+237 | 科罗拉多 |
| 客场 对阵 圣路易斯 | -136/+110 | 辛辛那提 |
| 跨联盟 | ||
| 客场 对阵 巴尔的摩 | -116/-107 | 亚特兰大 |
| 洛杉矶天使 | -115/-103 | 客场 对阵 旧金山 |
| 客场 对阵 费城 | -164/+137 | 纽约洋基 |
Education-EasyPost, 04:59:39. 2. Remco Evenepoel, 比利时, Red Bull -
Bora - Hansgrohe, 05:00:05. 3. Sepp Kuss, 美国, Team Visma
‘ Lease a Bike, 05:00:10. 4. Tadej Pogacar, 斯洛文尼亚, UAE Team
Emirates XRG, 05:00:44. 5. Isaac Del Toro, 墨西哥, UAE Team
Emirates XRG, 同时间. 6. Lenny Martinez, 法国, Bahrain
Victorious, 05:00:46. 7. Jai Hindley, 澳大利亚, Red Bull - Bora -
Hansgrohe, 05:01:54. 8. Mattias Skjelmose, 丹麦,
Lidl-Trek, 05:02:34. 9. Juan Ayuso, 西班牙, Lidl-Trek,
同时间. 10. Paul Seixas, 法国, Decathlon CMA
CGM Team, 同时间. 其他： 12. Matthew Riccitello, 美国,
Decathlon CMA CGM Team, 05:06:36. 19. Quinn Simmons, 美国,
Lidl-Trek, 05:09:41. 26. Sean Quinn, 美国, EF
Education-EasyPost, 05:17:07. 56. Matteo Jorgenson, 美国,
Team Visma ‘ Lease a Bike, 05:34:49.
总排名
剩余赛段
周日：第 21 赛段（最终赛段），从 Thoiry 到巴黎， （香榭丽舍大街），130 km (81 miles)，平路 总距离：3,333 km (2,071 miles)
环法自行车赛冠军
2025: Tadej Pogacar, 斯洛文尼亚 2024: Tadej Pogacar, 斯洛文尼亚 2023: Jonas Vingegaard, 丹麦 2022: Jonas Vingegaard, 丹麦 2021: Tadej Pogacar, 斯洛文尼亚 2020: Tadej Pogacar, 斯洛文尼亚 2019: Egan Bernal, 哥伦比亚 2018: Geraint Thomas, 英国 2017: Chris Froome, 英国 2016: Chris Froome, 英国 2015: Chris Froome, 英国 2014: Vincenzo Nibali, 意大利 2013: Chris Froome, 英国 2012: Bradley Wiggins, 英国 2011: Cadel Evans, 澳大利亚 2010: x-Andy Schleck, 卢森堡 2009: Alberto Contador, 西班牙 2008: Carlos Sastre, 西班牙 2007: Alberto Contador, 西班牙 2006: y-Oscar Pereiro, 西班牙 2005: z-Lance Armstrong, 美国 2004: z-Lance Armstrong, 美国 2003: z-Lance Armstrong, 美国 2002: z-Lance Armstrong, 美国 2001: z-Lance Armstrong, 美国 2000: z-Lance Armstrong, 美国 1999: z-Lance Armstrong, 美国 1998: Marco Pantani, 意大利 1997: Jan Ullrich, 德国 1996: Bjarne Riis, 丹麦 1995: Miguel Indurain, 西班牙 1994: Miguel Indurain, 西班牙 1993: Miguel Indurain, 西班牙 1992: Miguel Indurain, 西班牙 1991: Miguel Indurain, 西班牙 1990: Greg LeMond, 美国 1989: Greg LeMond, 美国 1988: Pedro Delgado, 西班牙 1987: Stephen Roche, 爱尔兰 1986: Greg LeMond, 美国 1985: Bernard Hinault, 法国 1984: Laurent Fignon, 法国 1983: Laurent Fignon, 法国 1982: Bernard Hinault, 法国 1981: Bernard Hinault, 法国 1980: Joop Zoetemelk, 荷兰 1979: Bernard Hinault, 法国 1978: Bernard Hinault, 法国 1977: Bernard Thevenet, 法国 1976: Lucien Van Impe, 比利时 1975: Bernard Thevenet, 法国 1974: Eddy Merckx, 比利时 1973: Luis Ocana, 西班牙 1972: Eddy Merckx, 比利时 1971: Eddy Merckx, 比利时 1970: Eddy Merckx, 比利时 1969: Eddy Merckx, 比利时 1968: Jan Jansen, 荷兰 1967: Roger Pingeon, 法国 1966: Lucian Almar, 法国 1965: Felice Gimondi, 意大利 1964: Jacques Anquetil, 法国 1963: Jacques Anquetil, 法国 1962: Jacques Anquetil, 法国 1961: Jacques Anquetil, 法国 x-在 Alberto Contador 因克伦布特罗阳性而被剥夺冠军头衔后被授予黄色领骑衫 y-在 Floyd Landis 因合成睾酮阳性而被剥夺冠军头衔后被授予黄色领骑衫 z-Armstrong 在承认服用禁药后被剥夺所有冠军头衔
网球
ATP GENERALI 公开赛
周六于 Kitzbuhel 网球场； 奥地利，Kitzbuhel；室外，红土
男子单打，决赛
Quentin Halys 胜
ATP MILLENNIUM ESTORIL 公开赛
周六于 Clube de Tenis do Estoril； 葡萄牙，Estoril；室外，红土
男子单打，半决赛
Luca Van Assche 胜 Hugo Gaston, 6-4, 7-5.
Ripper GC (C. Smith, L. Herbert, M. Leishman, T. Smith, E. Smylie) -41 Crushers GC (B. DeChambeau, P. Casey, C. Howell III, A. Lahiri) -32 Legion XIII (J. Rahm, T. Hatton, T. McKib bin, C. Surratt) -29 Torque GC (J. Niemann, A. Ancer, S. Muñoz, C. Ortiz) -19 Southern Guards GC (L. Oosthuizen, D. Burmester, B. Grace, C. Schwartzel) -15 Majesticks GC (I. Poulter, L. Canter, S. Horsfield, B. Schmidt, L. Westwood) -14 4Aces GC (D. Johnson, T. Detry, A. Kim, T. Pieters) -8 Fireballs GC (S. Garcia, J. Ballester, L. Masaveu, D. Puig) -5 Cleeks Golf Club (M. Kaymer, R. Bland, A. Meronk, V. Perez, J. Catlin) -3 RangeGoats GC (B. Watson, B. Campbell, P. Uihlein, M. Wolff) -3 Korean Golf Club (B. Hun An, M. Kim, D. Lee, Y. Song) E OKGC (T. Gooch, J. Kakrak, G. McDowell, H. Varner III) +2 HyFlyers GC (M. La Sasso, P. Mickelson, W. Ormsby, B. Steele, C. Tringale) +3
个人第三轮
Lucas Herbert 61-66-69-196 -20 Bryson DeChambeau 64-67-68-199 -17 Tyrrell Hatton 66-68-67-201 -15 Harold Varner III 66-69-68-203 -14 Cameron Smith 69-67-66-202 -14 Abraham Ancer 68-70-65-203 -13 Byeong-Hun An 67-68-70-205 -11 Marc Leishman 68-68-71-207 -9 Caleb Surratt 68-69-70-207 -9 Charles Howell III 68-70-69-207 -9 Peter Uihlein 69-67-72-208 -8 Adrian Meronk 70-68-70-208 -8 Scott Vincent 68-71-69-208 -8
苏格兰公开赛 (SCOTTISH OPEN)
4轮中的第3轮，地点：英国特伦 (Troon, U.K.) Dundonald Links 赛道；6,543 码；标准杆：72 周六第三轮
Jenny Shin........................ 66-67-71—204 -12 Pajaree Anannarukarn....71-69-69—209 -7 Erika Hara...........................70-70-71—211 -5 Esther Henseleit...............70-68-73—211 -5 A Lim Kim............................67-72-74—213 -3 Lauren Coughlin................66-74-74—214 -2 Miyu Yamashita.................70-74-70—214 -2 Ryann O’Toole.....................73-72-71—216 E Amy Yang............................ 76-69-71—216 E Rose Zhang..........................73-72-71—216 E Diksha Dagar.....................74-73-70—217 +1 Daniela Darquea...............71-72-74—217 +1 Aki Iwai..............................78-70-69—217 +1 Ariya Jutanugarn..............73-73-71—217 +1 Leona Maguire................. 72-72-73—217 +1 Chanettee Wannasaen....71-76-70—217 +1 Ina Yoon.............................73-68-76—217 +1 Hyo Joo Kim......................75-70-73—218 +2 Julia Lopez
Ramirez.........71-74-73—218 +2 Patty Tavatanakit............71-69-78—218 +2 Nataliya Guseva............... 72-74-73—219 +3 Maja Stark......................... 74-72-73—219 +3 Weiwei Zhang...................73-73-73—219 +3 Alice Hewson....................75-70-75—220 +4 Grace Kim.........................74-70-76—220 +4 Sei Young Kim..................75-72-73—220 +4 Mi Hyang Lee....................75-68-77—220 +4 Nastasia Nadaud............. 75-71-74—220 +4 Helen Briem...................... 77-70-74—221 +5 Moa Folke..........................76-70-75—221 +5 Amelia Garvey..................76-73-72—221 +5 Chizzy Iwai.......................72-74-75—221 +5 Nelly Korda.......................72-76-73—221 +5 Pia Babnik......................... 77-71-74—222 +6 Jenny Bae..........................72-76-74—222 +6 Hye Jin Choi......................76-70-76—222 +6 Allisen
Corpuz..................78-72-72—222 +6 Amanda Doherty.............72-73-77—222 +6 Sara Kouskova.................77-69-76—222 +6 Anna Nordqvist................70-79-73—222 +6 P. Roussin-Bouchard.......73-73-76—222 +6 Lottie Woad......................74-70-78—222 +6 Arpichaya Yubol..............73-72-77—222 +6
ISPS HANDA 高级公开赛 (ISPS HANDA SENIOR OPEN)
4轮中的第3轮，地点：英国奥克特哈德 (Auchterarder, U.K.) Kings Course 赛道；6,859 码；标准杆：70 周六第三轮
联盟继续受到审视
作者：Alanis Thames 美联社 (ASSOCIATED PRESS)
WNBA 的影响力从未如此之大。
观看人数在增加。投资额在增长。许多球员的薪水达到了前所未有的高度。但在这一转型时期，不断增加的动荡与不和也随之而来；这一时期以里程碑式的集体谈判协议、联盟扩张以及球员知名度的飙升为特征。随着关于种族、性别和性取向的讨论在周六的 WNBA 全明星赛前登上头条，局势似乎达到了一个新的燃点。在 Fever 队后卫 Caitlin Clark 和 Mercury 队前锋 Alyssa Thomas 之间发生一起事件后，关于种族的讨论再次浮出水面；与此同时，球员们继续对 WNBA 总裁 Cathy Engelbert 及其领导层表达不满，他们认为在应对社交媒体骚扰和分裂性言论方面缺乏保护。
“毫无疑问，这是一个值得庆祝的时刻，”密歇根大学体育管理教授兼体育种族与民族中心主任 Ketra Armstrong 说道。“我们希望庆祝那些伟大的成就。但有时，进步依然会掩盖潜在的危机所在。”
种族、性别和代表性问题一直是该联盟历史中的潜流。随着女性体育的爆发式增长，围绕这些问题的辩论也随之增加。而且，这些问题仍然是塑造 WNBA —— 以及事实上大多数其他职业体育联赛 —— 公众和网络舆论的挑战。
沙纳汉在车祸后 训练营活动受限
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49人队教练凯尔·沙纳汉 (Kyle Shanahan) 在本月早些时候的一起车祸中脑震荡并受其他伤势影响。球队在周六训练营开营时宣布，这将限制他在训练营初期的参与度。
这次两车相撞事故发生在 7 月 14 日的帕洛阿尔托 (Palo Alto)，导致沙纳汉被送往医院。另一名司机未入院治疗。帕洛阿尔托警察局副局长尼古拉斯·马丁内斯 (Nicholas Martinez) 表示，没有证据表明任何一名司机处于意识不清状态，且双方均配合警方调查。此次碰撞中无人被传唤。
49人队总经理约翰·林奇 (John Lynch) 表示，沙纳汉遭受了脑震荡，并伴有鼻骨骨折、肋骨骨折和手部受伤。
“凯尔情况良好，”林奇周六表示。“他有一些碰撞伤和淤青。他在事故中确实经历了脑震荡，目前仍有一些脑震荡后的持续影响。”
林奇表示，沙纳汉正在执行与球员在脑震荡后相同的方案，医生将决定他何时能够恢复全速状态。林奇提到，沙纳汉可能会在周日训练开始时出现在练习场上，但在康复之前，他不会主持练习或球队会议。
“这就是体育联盟的特点，”南犹他大学体育经济学家兼经济学教授大卫·贝里 (David Berri) 表示。他以 NFL 的鲁尼规则 (Rooney Rule) 为例。“如果一个体育联盟能获得关注，那么这些事情也会随之获得关注。”
激烈的争论还延伸到了跨性别运动员和骚扰问题。
美国女子职业篮球联赛 (WNBA) 老将布里安娜·特纳 (Brianna Turner) 本周在社交媒体上表示，她之前的球队发烧队 (Fever) 在上赛季因性骚扰解雇了一名男性员工。特纳上赛季效力于发烧队，现效力于王牌队 (Aces)，她表示发烧队的球员们被要求不要讨论此次解雇事件。特纳发表这些言论之时，正是在为跨性别运动员辩护，而就在几天前，发烧队前锋索菲·坎宁安 (Sophie Cunningham) 谈到了跨性别运动员参加女子体育运动的问题。
“我收到很多负面反馈，说我讨厌跨性别者。而我想说，‘我从未说过那样的话’，”ESPN 发表的一篇报道中引用了坎宁安的话。“我认为我来到这里是为了传递爱。但我也认为，爱伴随着真理，也就是诚实。我想保护更衣室里的年轻女孩，或者体育运动中的年轻女孩，她们不应该与生物学上的男性竞争。”
自从克拉克 (Clark) 进入联盟以来，她和她的 WNBA 同行已成为美国长期存在问题的代理人——从种族、性别和性取向，到谁获得关注而谁没有。
“有很多值得庆祝的地方，”阿姆斯特朗 (Armstrong) 表示，“但种族依然重要。种族将永远重要。这取决于我们如何让它变得重要。”
球队且无法与另一家特许经营球队签约。
林奇在周六拒绝回答任何关于艾尤克 (Aiyuk) 状态的问题，这位前明星接球手仍处于预备/离队名单中，他是在上赛季末被列入该名单的。
$\text{�}$ 羊队教练肖恩·麦克维 (Sean McVay) 表示，亚伦·唐纳德 (Aaron Donald) 仍在决定是否准备好并能够回归球队。如果这位超级明星防守截锋决定结束他两年的退役状态，羊队将欢迎他的回归。
赛车：卡森·霍塞瓦 (Carson Hocevar) 利用最后一次排位赛跑将泰勒·雷迪克 (Tyler Reddick) 挤出 No. 1 位，随后顶住了丹尼尔·苏亚雷斯 (Daniel Suarez) 的末尾冲刺，夺得他首个 Brickyard 400 杆位。
高尔夫：PGA 巡回赛新秀杰克逊·科伊文 (Jackson Koivun) 在 3M 公开赛第三轮打出 61 杆，以 20 杆低于标准成绩获得 3 杆的领先优势。
田径：盖比·托马斯 (Gabby Thomas) 在去年选择将自己视为处于“治愈”状态，而非“受伤”状态。简而言之，这位田径奥运金牌得主——曾因跟腱疼痛而速度减慢，最终被迫停赛——正是通过这种心态度过了令人沮丧的 2025 年，并将其转化为一个更加有趣且成功的 2026 年。托马斯本周末不会参加美国锦标赛，但她表示这并不意味着她受伤了。她只是在根据欧洲的赛事调整她的日程表。
迟到 总比不到好
詹姆斯在 12 年后 响应了恩比德 76 人的 邀请
作者：Dan Gelston 美联社
费城 —— 乔尔·恩比德在社交媒体上邀请勒布朗·詹姆斯来到费城的尝试，最初显得近乎天真。
“ @KingJames 嘿兄弟，希望你今天过得愉快……想加入我们在费城的队伍吗？？和平，”恩比德写道。
他的招募技巧果然奏效了，而詹姆斯 —— 这位四次 NBA 总冠军得主及职业生涯历史得分王 —— 将在 76 人队发生令人震惊的转折，加入恩比德的阵营。
“一名巨星”
好吧，没关系，距离 July 1, 2014, 那条帖子仅仅过去了 12 年。
76 人队期待詹姆斯证明这次等待是值得的，并希望他能在费城赢得一座 NBA 总冠军奖杯，就像他在之前效力的克利夫兰、迈阿密以及湖者队时所做的那样。
76 人队习惯于打持久战。自 1983 年以来，该特许经营球队就再也没有赢得过 NBA 总冠军，那时朱利叶斯·欧文还活跃在赛场，而詹姆斯在一年后出生。
虽然他已不再像 MVP 鼎盛时期那样具有统治力，但勒布朗·詹姆斯依然是勒布朗·詹姆斯，他的加入应当能让任何陷入 NBA 中游泥潭的球队（比如 76 人）获得竞争实力。
将他放入一个包含联盟 MVP 恩比德、全明星球员泰雷斯·马克斯韦尔和杰伦·布朗，以及前途光明、表现出色的二年级球员 VJ Edgecombe 的阵容中，周五 76 人在博彩盘口中排名上升了几个档次，并进入了 NBA 冠军热门的短名单，这并不令人惊讶。
但并非头号热门。詹姆斯再次追逐一枚冠军戒指，他签署了一份为期两年的合同，年薪为老将底薪约 $3.9 百万美元。这一举动震惊了 76 人队，并向东部联盟发出警告 —— 没错，甚至包括 NBA 冠军尼克斯队 —— 费城可能终于出现了一个真正的冠军竞争者。
76 人赢得了 休赛期
他们将成为年度最佳球队吗？
甚至在詹姆斯表示将与球队签约之前，76 人队在夏季学校的成绩单上就已经拿到了全 A。
76 人队解雇了球队总裁达里尔·莫雷，由长期担任克利夫兰高管的迈克·甘西接任。甘西在职期间的第一个月就大刀阔斧地采取行动。他完成了一次与波士顿令人震惊的交易，为球队带来了布朗 —— 2024 年 NBA 总决赛 MVP、五次全明星以及上赛季联盟第四大得分手。
很难想象，仅凭经常受伤的恩比德（他曾与詹姆斯共同赢得奥运金牌）和马克斯韦尔就足以诱使詹姆斯来到费城。
但如果加上布朗这样的一把好手呢？
布朗无疑在詹姆斯的决定中起到了关键的决定性作用 —— 詹姆斯说这是他的“最后一次”决定 —— 现在 76 人队拥有了或许是 NBA 最强的首发五人组。
天哪，真是太划算了。当然，也有一些注意事项。
詹姆斯将在十二月年满 42 岁，他的腿部已经经历了长时间的磨损。詹姆斯上赛季与伤病作斗争，仅出战了 60 场比赛。恩比德也从未可靠过，过去两个赛季总共仅出战 57 场。而在过去十年中，76 人队更换了一大批外来球星 —— 詹姆斯·哈登、吉米·巴特勒、保罗·乔治 —— 但自 2001 年以来仍未能突破第二轮。
球只有一个，但拥有掌控球之资的人才却很多。
但请允许我对威尔特·张伯伦表达歉意，非常非常抱歉，詹姆斯成为了历史上穿上 76 人队球衣最成功的球员。
他不会是唯一一个穿 No. 23 号球衣的人 —— Fanatics 商店周五几乎在瞬间就售罄了他的球衣。
对于前台主管鲍勃·迈尔斯来说，这也是一次巨大的胜利。他曾在其经纪人的播客中公开游说詹姆斯在费城签约，并且在担任金州勇士队高管期间赢得了四次冠军。
东部权力平衡 有所转移，但幅度不大
76 人队在本赛季结束时，在第二轮被贾伦·布伦森、乔什·哈特以及 NBA 冠军尼克斯队横扫。
尼克斯队依然是所有球队需要击败的对象。凭借天赋、全胜的记录，并且至少在东部，他们仍是再次进入 NBA 总决赛的博彩热门。
尼克斯队在很大程度上保持现状，而其他有希望的竞争者则采取了大动作。
热火队——嘿，那个发布会到底是什么时候？——在与雄鹿队交易得到字母哥（Giannis Antetokounmpo）后，对自己的机会充满信心。
这位两届 MVP 是自 Pat Riley 在 1995 年接任球队总裁以来，球队招募的超级巨星名单中的最新成员。
就像 76 人队在获得布朗（Brown）之前的状态一样，热火队现在是一支拥有字母哥和巴姆·阿德巴约（Bam Adebayo）的双星球队。如果字母哥、阿德巴约和詹姆斯在一起，将组成一个新的 Big 3，就像詹姆斯在迈阿密与德韦恩·韦德（Dwyane Wade）和克里斯·波什（Chris Bosh）一起夺冠时那样。
猛龙队希望能够解决与快船队之间停滞的交易，从而获得科怀·伦纳德（Kawhi Leonard）。该交易目前处于暂停状态，等待 NBA 对快船队是否规避工资帽规则的调查结果。
克利夫兰的糟糕之日
骑士队原本希望詹姆斯能进行充满情怀的第三次回归，让这位球队历史上最伟大的球员最终在克利夫兰退役。
然而，詹姆斯反而让骑士队陷入了困境，他们现在只能希望能够重新签下 36 岁的詹姆斯·哈登（James Harden），使其成为包括贾雷特·艾伦（Jarrett Allen）、埃文·莫布利（Evan Mobley）和多诺万·米切尔（Donovan Mitchell）在内的阵容的一部分。
预计他们在东部的排名将落后于尼克斯队和 76 人队。
别忘了，底特律队上赛季赢了 60 场比赛，并希望证明早早出局只是竞争者成长过程中的阵痛。
勒布朗的传承
听着，詹姆斯的传承已经定格，即使在费城遭遇滑铁卢，也不会改变他在赛场上以及商业版图中所留下的不可磨灭的印记。
如果他能带领 76 人队在博德街（Broad Street）举行夺冠游行，他将达成一项重大成就：成为首位在四支不同球队都赢得 NBA 冠军的球员。
76 人队教练尼克·纳斯（Nick Nurse）在周五迎来了 59 岁生日，对他来说，没有比勒布朗·詹姆斯更好的职业礼物了。
而且还是在打折区买到的。
关注费城的这段传奇旅程吧，这支球队希望再次触及天空，就像当年与 Dr. J 一起时那样。
[[IMG_XXXX]] 美国女子职业篮球联赛 (WNBA) 总裁 Cathy Engelbert 在周六于联合中心举行的全明星赛前向记者发表讲话。 JOHN J. KIM/芝加哥论坛报 照片
WNBA 全明星周末笔记 Engelbert 讨论联盟问题
新秀迈尔斯为“球星”
作者：Colleen Kane 与 Julia Poe 芝加哥论坛报
这个周末标志着美国女子职业篮球联赛 (WNBA) 的一个庆祝时刻，该联赛利用在芝加哥举行的全明星庆祝活动，作为一个更大的平台来庆祝联赛的第 30 个赛季。
但这一里程碑同时也是联赛专员 Cathy Engelbert 的关键时刻，她的合同将于本赛季末到期。在 Engelbert 的领导下，随着女子篮球——以及广义上的女子体育——的受欢迎程度爆炸式增长至前所未有的水平，WNBA 记录了历史性的增长。但 Engelbert 经常与联赛球员产生摩擦，尤其是在过去一年充满争议的集体谈判期间。
Engelbert 没有直接回答关于她是否期望在 2027 年及以后继续担任专员的问题。相反，她将重心放在了对联赛办公室增长的自豪感上，该办公室在 Engelbert 于 2019 年接手时仅有 12 人，如今已扩大到 100 多名员工。
“显然，我非常荣幸能在这样一个令人难以置信的超速增长时期掌舵这个联赛，非常荣幸这些球员每晚在赛场上呈现这样的产品，他们代表了‘W’长期追求的价值观，”61, 岁的 Engelbert 说道。“我将继续履行我的职责并执行战略，因为它一直有效。”
尽管 Engelbert 重点强调了联赛的成就和优势，但她也承认自己有一个需要改进的领域：沟通。
WNBA 球员经常批评 Engelbert 显然缺乏关怀或沟通，包括在球员打破纪录或遭受伤病时未能与其联系。Engelbert 强调，她正在努力让联赛办公室建立更好的沟通习惯，例如使用短信而非电子邮件。
“我们需要做得更好，”Engelbert 说。“毫无疑问。我需要做得更好。每个人在沟通方面都需要一直做得更好。所以我们将继续在这方面努力并进行沟通。”
以下是我们在 WNBA 全明星周末看到的其他情况。
WNBA 投资回放中心
在周六赛前的新闻发布会上，Engelbert 还宣布 WNBA 将在 2027 赛季推出一个回放中心。该机制将模仿 NBA 的回放中心，后者于 2014. 年启动。该系统的实施需要更新联赛每个比赛环境中使用的场馆内技术，使每场比赛都能直接连接到位于场外的本地化中心。
此次更新将不包括最后
接 C1 页
“流星”活动，这正契合了球队因伤病导致大多数主力缺阵的情况。而且天空队（Sky）仍在纠结于里克亚·杰克逊（Rickea Jackson）缺阵所带来的“如果”问题——在赛季初势头强劲、本有望首次入选全明星赛时，她的赛季因前交叉韧带（ACL）撕裂而戛然而止。
尽管如此，这些因素不能掩盖现实：尽管是东道主球队，天空队整个周末却只能在场边观战。
天空队的管理层是今年全明星周末唯一的竞标者。三天时间里，他们举办了一场极盛的派对。但如果你的球队功能失调到无法在核心赛事中提供一名参与球员，那么举办这样的活动又意味着什么？
[[IMG_XXXX]] 勺子队（Team Spoon）球员凯特琳·克拉克（Caitlin Clark，左起）、阿里亚·波斯顿（Aliyah Boston）、阿佳·威尔逊（A’ja Wilson）、奥利维亚·迈尔斯（Olivia Miles）和杰西卡·谢泼德（Jessica Shepard）在 WNBA 全明星赛上接受介绍。
“两分钟报告”——这是 NBA 比赛末段透明化的基石——尽管恩格尔伯特（Engelbert）表示，随着投资的持续增加，联盟希望最终也能采用这类裁判资源。
裁判工作是 WNBA 的一个关键焦点。本赛季，联盟调整了裁判方式，重点在于增加犯规吹罚，并减少比赛中不必要的身体对抗。恩格尔伯特列举了一系列统计数据——包括得分、进攻节奏、进攻效率和投篮命中率均创历史新高——她认为这些都是裁判方式转变所带来的胜利。
“这是我们从球员那里听到的——（他们）想要更多的移动自由，”恩格尔伯特说。“我们做到了。当然，总有一个校准和调整期……但我认为即便在过去的几周里，它也在不断调整。我知道在裁判方面，我们总是需要做得更好。……我们正在投入大量资源，以确保女性比赛中拥有最优秀的裁判。”
名人堂成员特蕾莎·韦瑟斯푼（Teresa Weatherspoon）组建了其中一支全明星队，她表示前圣母大学和 TCU 明星球员奥利维亚·迈尔斯（Olivia Miles）是她队中一名让她想起自己年轻时的球员。
当赛前被问到是否了解韦瑟斯푼的球风时，迈尔斯承认并不了解，她在面对媒体时告诉其他全明星球员，她是 2003 年出生的。
四届 WNBA MVP 阿佳·威尔逊（A’ja Wilson）坐在迈尔斯的左侧，她出生于 1996, 对这个出生年份感到震惊。
“我的天呐，”威尔逊在震惊地转过头后说道。
当然，这种年轻正是威尔逊对迈尔斯在明尼苏达山林狼队（Minnesota Lynx）新秀赛季表现感到兴奋的原因。迈尔斯场均贡献 19.3 分、4.7 个篮板和 6 次助攻，并被评为全明星首发，她是 WNBA 历史上仅第 11 位获得此荣誉的新秀。
“你是个明星，”威尔逊对迈尔斯说。“真的，你是个明星。你在联盟中将拥有一个非常、非常出色的职业生涯，不仅因为你的球技，当然，还因为你在场下的举止。
我喜欢你的那种毫不掩饰的态度。这在生活中总是能让你走得更远。
“随着你的成长，随着你继续留在联盟中，你会发现更多能够到达进攻位置并施压的方法，那将是非常令人期待的。”
这让人想起 2014 年西尔维娅·福尔斯（Sylvia Fowles）那次混乱的离队。但重要的是要记住，他们已经相当一段时间没有真正糟糕过了。不像这次。自从 2016 年以来，天空队还没有出现过一个没有至少一名全明星球员的赛季。在球队 21 年的历史中，只有四次没有全明星球员。
全明星赛周围的环境显然已经发生了变化。2026 年的 WNBA 比十年前规模大得多。随着更多球队进入联盟，球员想要在这些精选名单中占据一席之地的难度将日益增加。尽管如此，今年的缺席捕捉到了天空队在全联盟影响力中的沉重下滑，因为他们正趋向于连续第三个赛季无法进入季后赛。
迈尔斯并非唯一在周末引起关注的新秀。
达拉斯之翼队后卫阿齐·法德 (Azzi Fudd) 在周五晚上于温特鲁斯特竞技场 (Wintrust Arena) 举行的比赛中，成为了首位赢得 WNBA 3-Point Contest 的新秀。她在决赛轮中得到了 30 分。
温馨时刻
17 岁的高中生杰泽尔·“GG”·班克斯 (Jezelle “GG” Banks) 周五晚上坐在前 WNBA MVP 埃琳娜·戴尔·多恩 (Elena Delle Donne) 和现任 WNBA 球星沙基拉·奥斯汀 (Shakira Austin) 之间，脸上洋溢着灿烂的笑容。
班克斯刚刚向满屋的记者解释了她认为戴尔·多恩和奥斯汀是多么出色的球员、榜样和领导者。她说，能够在全明星周末庆祝活动的“射手之星” (Shooting Stars) 比赛中与她们共同组成华盛顿队，她感到非常高兴。
这项新赛事将 WNBA 传奇球员、现役球员与一名 EYBL 球员配对，组成球队参加 3-point contest。
“我们很高兴有你在！”戴尔·多恩和奥斯汀同时插话道。
班克斯在温特鲁斯特竞技场众多观众面前赢得这项新赛事的反应，构成了一个感人的瞬间。
“有这两个人在，我就知道我们会赢，”班克斯说。“我非常兴奋。但我没想到会是这样。天呐，这里人真多——这里（媒体室）也是。但这绝对是一次很棒的经历。”
这个故事之所以更具感染力，是因为班克斯在帮助华盛顿队获胜中发挥了巨大作用，包括在第一轮中投中了两个接近半场的位置。
“她是核心，”奥斯汀说。“你能感觉到她的能量。我们一开始比赛时，她就信心十足。我想这体现在她命中那些高难度投篮的方式上。那些球投得非常远，简直就是半场投篮。我在这边投铁了，我看着她，她在那边‘命中，命中，命中’。我就在想，我的天呐。在那么小的年纪就拥有这样的自信。我当时很紧张，但她看起来一点也不紧张。”
这支球队很少被排除在联盟的大环境之外。而天空队也从未真正地缺乏一个可以围绕其旋转的重心。
从坎蒂丝·杜普里 (Candice Dupree) 到埃琳娜·戴尔·多恩，再到艾莉·奎格利 (Allie Quigley) 和安琪儿·里斯 (Angel Reese)，这支球队的定义就是其在场边始终储备的丰富人才。他们并不总是快乐或健康的，但天空队几乎一直拥有一名球星。在 WNBA 中，赢得比赛（以及冠军）有很多种方式，但基本逻辑很简单：寻找球星。培养球员。收获回报。但目前，天空队既没有球星，也没有一条明确的获取球星的路径。而当这座城市从一个沉浸在女性体育赛事中的周末中渐渐恢复过来时，天空队必须面对一个已经近乎失利的赛季末尾。
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亲爱的埃里克：几年前，我直接参与并挽救了“彼得”的生命。在此之前我不认识彼得，而这件事发生后不久，他和他的家人联系了我，感谢我并希望能与我见面，显然是在一个更好的环境下见面。
我同意了这次见面，但坦白说，我现在非常后悔。彼得是个非常体面的人，但我们之间完全没有共同语言。
但他和他的几个家人不停地给我打电话、发短信等等。在他们眼中，我是他的英雄，而这似乎就意味着我应该是他的朋友。但老实说，我不喜欢他。直白点说，他让我感到厌烦。
他没有做错任何事。他只是一个我不会选择与之交友的人。然而，由于我对我们相识的方式以及对此感到愧疚，我一直勉强回应。
在回复短信方面，我已经大幅度地冷处理，希望他们能心领神会，但他和他的家人并没有意识到。
我不想与他们任何人成为朋友。我只是不知道如何在不伤害他们感情的情况下做到这一点。关于如何摆脱他们，您有什么建议吗？我知道我听起来很糟糕，我很抱歉，但我真的需要他们停止打扰我。 —— 不是英雄
亲爱的英雄：你的核心诉求——不想与不合拍的人建立关系——并不是那么糟糕。如果你不是在救彼得的时候认识的，脱离这段关系可能会更容易。有些人就是合不来，这很正常。
你可以进行一次简短、清晰且友善的“分手”谈话。告诉彼得，你很高兴当时能帮到他，但目前的联系频率有点太高了。你可以这样说：“我现在没有条件交新朋友，但我祝你一切顺利。”
这话听起来可能会有些刺耳，但这样诚实地表达比一直积压怨恨要好。你现在所做的是沟通你的需求，而不是继续尝试满足他的期待。他可能会觉得是宇宙
他可能会觉得
宇宙将你们
联系在一起，但 宇宙并不一定 意味着你们要 永远在一起。
将你们联系在一起，但宇宙并不一定意味着你们要永远在一起。告诉他，你很高兴能救了他的命，并祝愿他在往后的生活中一切顺利。
亲爱的埃里克：我的丈夫和我结婚 10 年了。我 84 岁，他现在 75 岁。我原先的设想是旅行一段时间并享受退休生活。结婚两年后，他开始出现跌倒的情况，在看了多次神经科医生并做了许多医疗检查后，确诊为严重的神经病变。他无法行走或开车，他每周锻炼三次，努力维持现有的活动能力。
我每天都在努力激励他并支持他。尽管如此，我还是想旅行，我想获得自由。我不知道该怎么办，我感到非常沮丧。
我是应该陪在他身边，还是离开并走自己的路？当我这样想时，我感到非常愧疚，但这并不是我当初想要的生活。我不知道该怎么办。请帮帮我。 —— 困顿的妻子
亲爱的妻子：在开始一段关系，尤其是婚姻时，没有人知道自己真正面对的是什么。我们几乎注定会遇到意想不到的挑战。
解决方案的一部分在于接受我们无法改变的事实。但同样重要的一部分是知道何时以及如何寻求帮助。
因此，除了离开他或继续困在原地，还有其他选择。首先，意识到这并不是他的选择是有帮助的。这对你们双方来说都是一种艰难的处境，当然，方式各不相同。
承认这并非你想象中的生活轨迹是没有关系的。强行克制这种想法只会导致怨恨，而怨恨会毒害你的婚姻。
接下来，与他探讨引入协助人员的事宜，以便让你有时间去旅行并让自己恢复活力。根据他的具体需求，这可能是指家庭健康护理员、朋友、亲戚或其他人员。询问他对此事的看法。他很可能希望你去追求梦想中的这一部分。
旅行意味着需要回来。你目前经历的一些愧疚感和挫败感，可能源于一种被困住的感觉。他健康挑战中的某些方面，正让你们两人都无法过上想要的生活。
但请从他定期锻炼以维持行动能力的做法中吸取教训。他虽然不能完全按照意愿行事，但他在做他力所能及的事。你同样也可以这样做，同时依然与你深爱的人保持联系并照顾他。
请将问题发送至 eric@askingeric.com。
Heidi Stevens
平衡之举 (BALANCING ACT)
那是七月上旬的一个星期四下午，卡罗琳·平塔 (Carolyn Pinta) 独自在家时听到了敲门声。她在开门前犹豫了一下，不确定这位不请自来的客人的意图。
事实证明，这份意图非常美好。
站在平塔门前的，是凯蒂·本 (Katie Benn)，一名美国陆军的防空军官。本在访问芝加哥，决定利用她收到的一叠明信片、节日贺卡及其他信件上的回邮地址，寻找位于附近伊利诺伊州 (Illinois) 布法罗格罗夫 (Buffalo Grove) 的“平塔骄傲项目” (Pinta Pride Project) 总部。这些信件提醒着她，她是被爱着的，得到了支持，并且两者皆是她应得的。
本在军队中服役了 13 年，她是跨性别者。当唐纳德·特朗普总统下令禁止跨性别军人服役时，本被列入行政缺勤名单，尚未复职。
“自从我入伍以来，军队就是我的家人，”本告诉我。
她说，与他们分离让她陷入了一段黑暗时期。在某些时刻，她甚至考虑过自杀。
来自陌生人的贺卡说服了她放弃这个念头。
这些贺卡源于平塔，她在 2022 年发起了一场活动，向那些被家人抛弃的 LGBTQ+ 群体发送节日贺卡。平塔举办写卡聚会，在社交媒体上宣传，并通过我的专栏进行推广；总计在那一年发送了大约 2,100 张贺卡。
四年后，这场活动已走向全球，
[[IMG_XXXX]] 左侧的凯蒂·本找到了卡罗琳·平塔，告诉她写卡活动对自己意味着多少。 BOB PINTA
参与发送和接收贺卡的人遍布全美 50 个州以及少数几个国家。
“人们在八月份就开始联系我了，我没开玩笑，”平塔在十二月告诉我。“‘你又要开始搞那个写卡活动了吗？我想参加。’”
全国各地的公司都会举办写卡日。俄亥俄州迈阿密大学的 Alpha Phi 姐妹会聚集在一起写了数十张卡片。许多家庭将写卡活动融入到他们的感恩节庆祝活动中，并将照片发短信给平塔。
收到贺卡的人也会给平塔发送照片——桌子上铺满了贺卡，冰箱上贴满了贺卡，邮箱里塞满了贺卡。
本的贺卡在关键时刻送达。因此，她决定寻找平塔，将此事告知。
“我想向她保证，在信息的另一端有真实的人在接收，且这份努力得到了极大的感激，”本说道。“我不希望她认为自己是将这些信件寄向虚空且毫无效果。显然，我仅代表个人经验，但她至少以一种有意义的方式触动了我的生活。”
当晚，平塔和她的丈夫鲍勃 (Bob) 招待本共进晚餐。
“人们很容易变得悲观，”本告诉我。“人们很容易变得厌倦。有时我们忘记了向他人伸出援手是多么简单。面对一个感到不被爱的人并告诉他们‘你是被爱着的’，这具有真正的力量。”
本明确表示，她的观点不代表国防部或美国陆军。她澄清说，她是作为个人在发言。但她是基于经验在发言。
“我去过世界上许多不同的地方，见过许多不同的情况，”她说。“而且我遇到的每一个人，无论他们的语言或背景如何，都希望感受到与另一个人类的联系。我认为我们永远不应低估这一点。”
在去晚餐之前，平塔打电话告诉我关于本的事。我每年都会写关于这场写卡活动的报道，平塔希望让我知道它产生的影响。
但我只是在写一栏专栏。而你们，你们之中许多人，在书写那些贺卡。你们将平塔大胆的想法转化为了一些能够改变生命的东西。
你们挽救了生命。
“对我们很多人来说，”本（Benn）告诉我，“由于各种原因，我们与原生家庭失去了联系。我在军队这个家庭中找到了慰藉，所以过去一年与他们分离的经历让我感到在很长一段时间里非常、非常孤独。”
这正是平塔（Pinta）致力于解决的问题。
“这个项目帮助像我这样的人，以及其他人，让他们知道世界上有人愿意提笔写信告诉你，你是被爱着的，”她说。“这其中蕴含着力量。”
本将她收到的信件和贺卡保存在厨房的一个抽屉里。
“每当我陷入困境时，我就会打开那个抽屉，读一两封信，”她说。“我感谢每一个给我写信并将那个抽屉填满的人。”
我也一样。
海蒂·史蒂文斯（Heidi Stevens）是《芝加哥论坛报》内容机构（Tribune Content Agency）的专栏作家。您可以通过 heidikstevens@gmail.com 联系她，在 X 上关注 @heidistevens13，或加入她的 Facebook 群组“Heidi Stevens’ Balancing Act”。
SoulCycle 课程参与者在 6 月 11 日于纽约市西村聊天并享用冰淇淋和鸡尾酒。LAILA STEVENS/纽约时报照片
作者：Danielle Friedman 纽约时报
为了准备这次约会，Nicole Ho 和 D.C. Banks 进行了拉伸并补充水分。他们即将第一次见面，且在几分钟后将作为混双组合参加 Hyrox —— 这一流行的健身赛事。
在接下来的 1 小时 13 分钟里，这对男女并肩奔跑，轮流进行高强度的力量训练，并在需要对方接替时发出信号。结束时，面色红润且大汗淋漓的 Banks（32 岁）和 Ho（31 岁）交换了电话号码，双方都对此留下了深刻印象。
在像 Hyrox 这样的健身活动中，“没法造假，”Banks 在比赛几天后说道。“你处于‘战斗或逃跑’的状态，只能随之而动。”
Ho 表示赞同。她说，当你痛苦不堪时是无法掩饰的。“你气喘吁吁，看起来一点也不可爱，”她补充道。
这对情侣是通过 Surf 相识的，它是 Hyrox 的“官方约会应用合作伙伴”，也是一大批旨在连接健身爱好者的新型约会应用之一。此外还有 Leg Day，该应用于 5 月上线，允许单身人士在同一家健身房见面。还有 Ateam，它自称为“健康领域的官方约会应用”，并询问潜在用户：“你追求高效表现。那么你的
搬家后，家长努力维持与孩子的关系
作者：Jann Blackstone 论坛报新闻服务 (TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE)
问：我的前任是一个糟糕的共同育儿伙伴。我们离婚后，我很快就再婚了，但我一直对与孩子母亲共同抚养孩子持开放态度。由于我们必须搬到 1 小时车程外的地方，我与孩子相处的时间不得不做出改变。我现在拥有大部分周末，但我与孩子之间的关系发生了变化。他们非常依恋他们的
关系是否也同样高效？”
这些应用基于这样一个前提：将时间和精力投入到健身中的人们，在提高心率之外，还拥有共同的价值观和兴趣。它们的目标还旨在帮助用户尽快进行面对面接触，将自己定位为缓解“滑动疲劳”的良药。
“我实在受够了约会应用，”31 岁的 Sam Mackoff 在纽约市一家 SoulCycle 健身房参加 Ateam 运动后社交聚会时，一边喝着无酒精鸡尾酒一边说道。她认为，如果她在动感单车课上遇到一个男人，他起码会和她一样热爱有氧运动 —— 相比之下，她在那些基于滑动的应用上匹配到的许多人就没这个特点。
蒙茅斯大学研究浪漫关系的心理学教授 Gary Lewandowski 表示，虽然我们在网上的形象经过了高度修饰，但“人们渴望真实性”。他说，一起跑步或打一场匹克球，可能会比数周的文字聊天更快地揭示双方的兼容性：这就是“少点化妆，多穿运动裤”。
在他们所在的地方相遇
在健身房寻找爱情的概念并不新鲜。1983 年，在健康俱乐部变为男女共用后不久，《滚石》杂志的一篇封面故事将健身房称为“新型单身酒吧”。但在随后的几十年里，大多数（尽管
母亲，而且她不做任何事情来帮助改善我与孩子之间的关系。她说那是我的职责，但我每月只能见他们 6 天，怎么能做到这一点？ 答：首先，你的前任部分正确。你与孩子之间的关系最终由你负责。但良好的共同育儿也意味着要意识到，当父母双方都支持孩子与另一方建立关系时，孩子将从中受益。
并非所有健身房都发生了转变。更多不同群体的人开始前往健身房，原因也不仅仅是为了保持身材——例如，在医生的建议下，或是为了心理健康。到 2006 年，本报的一篇文章报道称，在大多数健身空间中，“将健身房视为搭讪之地的想法，就像霓虹粉色腿套一样过时了”。
但 20 年后，人们社交和度过闲暇时光的方式所产生的代际转变，是否会让这个钟摆在去掉丁字裤紧身衣和超短运动裤之后，再次向另一个方向摆回？
西北大学兼职教授、专注于亲密关系的治疗师亚历山德拉·所罗门 (Alexandra Solomon) 表示，Z 世代在健身上投入的时间和金钱更多，而在酒精和酒吧上的投入则在减少。如今，健身房成了更多年轻人的聚集地。
对于那些致力于执行健身计划的人来说，这些应用程序可能在物流协调方面也有优势。所罗门说：“很多爱情关乎化学反应和情感，但很多时候，它就像是在协调两个人的生活。”
但她表示，即使在共享的环境中，如今人们在现实生活中也很难相遇。她补充道，在 #MeToo 运动后的世界里，许多人在公共场合犹豫是否要接近陌生人，而许多人则对被他人接近持有戒心。
另一方家长。这是将孩子放在首位的组成部分。
遗憾的是，离婚后，一些家长会悄悄地不再鼓励这种联系。他们可能不会公开干涉，但也不会正面评价另一方家长，或者无法为孩子保持联系创造情感空间。
于是，旨在减轻健身房“邂逅”失败后尴尬感的应用程序出现了。
选择加入
莱万多夫斯基 (Lewandowski) 表示，鉴于许多人仍然对将约会与运动结合不感兴趣，这一点至关重要。许多人在健身房已经感到局促不安，或者认为运动是神圣的自我时间，而且许多女性在锻炼时曾遭到骚扰。能够明确选择加入，可以帮助人们在健身房感到安全。
36 岁的朱尼塔·西亚吉安 (Junita Siagian) 参加 Hyrox 赛事并跑马拉松，她说她有一个原则，绝不与在同一家常去健身房的人约会。“如果我把关系搞砸了，我就得把我的健身计划也给搞砸了，”她在 Ateam 社交活动上说道。
她说，她希望健身约会应用能帮她遇到一个和她一样热爱运动的人——理想情况下，是另一个区域锻炼的人。
这些应用允许用户准确选择如何在何时将约会与健身结合。在 Hyrox 活动中，Surf 应用程序的用户会佩戴粉色手环，以示意他们准备好社交了。
“我们让你在健身房结识他人的潜在收益，同时避免了令人反感的负面影响，”38 岁的 Surf 联合创始人兼首席执行官罗布·隆 (Rob Long) 说道。“你可以在合适的时机，根据双方的意愿采取第一步。”
Leg Day 提供了或许是最直接的解决方案——至少在曼哈顿的两个可用健身房地点是这样。该应用的唯一目的是帮助健身者在身处同一地点时相遇，从而降低他们心仪的健身房对象成为“失之交臂之人”的机会。
Leg Day 的用户可以选择仅对特定成员可见，并表明希望对方如何接触他们——是面对面、通过电话还是通过 Instagram。
这并不意味着你的孩子不那么爱你。这意味着距离很重要。
也就是说，承认你做出了一个影响孩子日常生活的选择也很重要。你搬到了一小时车程之外的地方。即使这次搬迁在经济上、情感上或为了你的新婚姻而具有合理性，你的孩子很可能会将这次搬迁与你决定在其他地方建立新生活的决定联系起来。
[[IMG_XXXX]] SoulCycle 课程后，参与者们在挑选鸡尾酒。一批新的约会应用程序希望人们在健身房相遇。
“这真的只是为了在你想要开启一段对话，但又不想用错误的方式去进行的时候而设计的，”哈密尔顿·哈勒 (Hamilton Harler) 说道。他与大学好友尼玛·阿塔尔 (Nima Attar) 共同创建了这款应用，两人均年满 25 岁。
莱万多夫斯基 (Lewandowski) 认为这种双方同意的模式具有价值。“这基本上就像是在你的头上放了一个巨大的绿灯，告诉对方，你知道，没问题，可以过来搭讪，”他说道。
许多非监护父母常犯的错误是试图在情感上进行竞争。周末变得充斥着娱乐活动、礼物，或者给孩子施加压力让他们去“证明”自己的爱。但关系并非通过宏大的姿态建立。它们是通过长期的稳定性、情感安全感和真诚的连接建立起来的。
在汗水中细化细节
所罗门 (Solomon) 表示，在健身房有共同兴趣的人，其健身的初衷并不总是相同的，这可能是这些应用程序面临的一道门槛。
但即使你的健身约会是个失败之作，在运动中见面依然有其益处。
所罗门说，她长期以来一直鼓励人们在第一次约会时选择一项涉及肢体活动的活动，“因为归根结底，我们不过是一群高级哺乳动物，你懂吧？”
她说，对许多人来说，面对面坐在桌子两边可能会感到压抑。此外，锻炼会触发催产素等让人愉悦的化学物质的释放，这有助于建立纽带，她补充道。
对于何 (Ho) 和班克斯 (Banks) 来说，在 Hyrox 约会让他们觉得有机会展示自己最好的状态，他们这样说道。不过，无论接下来发生什么，这次约会在某种程度上是成功的：他们都进行了一次极好的锻炼。
你的关系并不只存在于那些日子里。
经常打电话。询问平凡的小事。了解他们的朋友是谁。即使不方便，也要去看他们的比赛、表演和活动。在他们较小时，通过 FaceTime 读睡前故事。在他们长大后，发送有趣的表情包。成为他们日常情感生活的一部分，而不仅仅是他们周末常规活动的一部分。
儿科学会修订政策，因学校削减活动时间
作者：Cierra Morgan 洛杉矶时报 (LOS ANGELES TIMES)
上午 10:30，加利福尼亚州长滩市威廉·F·普里斯克小学 (William F. Prisk Elementary School) 的走廊里响起了铃声，学生们奔向操场，投篮、做侧手翻、从滑梯上滑下。
对于学习而言，课间休息可能是他们校园生活中最重要的 30 分钟——而这段时间已成为全美最年幼学生群体中的争议焦点。教师将其作为行为管理上的筹码，管理人员在游戏时间与下滑的考试分数之间权衡，而研究人员则在争论如何最有效地规划这段时间。
关于课间休息的争论已变得如此混乱，以至于美国儿科学会最近介入并更新了其政策声明。游戏不是一种奖励，不是一种特权，也不是浪费学习时间。它是一种发育上的必需。
加利福尼亚州从 2023-24 学年开始将课间休息法定化，要求幼儿园至六年级学生每天至少有 30 分钟的游戏时间，并禁止教师和员工将其作为惩罚手段而剥夺。
然而，研究人员表示，目前还没有一个流程来评估学校是否完全遵守了这一指令。
为什么课间休息成了争论焦点？
在 2001, 年联邦《不让一个孩子掉队法案》(No Child Left Behind Act) 的影响下，学校面临着提高测试分数的巨大压力，这导致学习时间与游戏时间之间产生了根本性的紧张关系。
根据疾病控制与预防中心 (CDC) 和“跳板至活跃学校”(Springboard to Active Schools) 组织发布的一项全国性研究，在该时期，高达 40% 的美国学区减少或取消了课间休息，以腾出更多时间用于核心学术课程。
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在这种紧张关系的其中一方，教育工作者认为，根据儿科学会的说法，他们的职责是在学术上让学生为复杂的、技术驱动的社会做好准备。而另一方，教育工作者则指出，学校负责培养孩子的全面发展，课间休息并非学习的中断——它是学习不可分割的一部分。
“让孩子一天六小时坐在座位上，并不一定是成功的秘诀，”加州大学圣克鲁兹分校 (University of California, Santa Cruz) 的社会学家丽贝卡·伦敦 (Rebecca London) 说道，她参与共同撰写了助力该立法的研究报告。“他们需要大脑休息。每个人都需要大脑休息。”
课间休息重要吗？
更新后的儿科学会声明借鉴了数十年来在社会与情感发展、身体健康以及认知与学术表现方面的工作。
“对我们而言，我们想知道孩子们在课间休息时是否在茁壮成长？他们是否投入？他们是否真的在进行体育活动？他们是否从游戏环境中获益？”南加州 Playworks 执行主任塞莱斯特·索托 (Celeste Soto) 说道，该组织致力于帮助学校和青年组织规划有益的课间休息策略。
在认知方面，儿科医生关注研究人员所称的“清醒休息”。根据儿科学会的说法，当学生学习新信息时，记忆是脆弱的，大脑需要从额外的认知需求中暂停。课间休息可以提供一个低需求的间歇，使新信息在下一节课开始前得以稳固。
课间休息期间的身体活动带来了第二层益处。
儿科医生表示，中等强度的锻炼已被证明能提高从小学到青年阶段学生的学习能力，且其对注意力、记忆力和执行功能的影响已有详尽记载。
尽管如此，该协会表示，在全国许多学校中，课间休息是否进行依然取决于个别教师的决定。
“学生们在有了玩耍时间——把精力释放出来之后，注意力明显更集中，”普里斯克小学 (Prisk Elementary) 校长凯蒂·希考克斯 (Katie Hickox) 说道。“而且他们也能通过这种方式与彼此建立起重要的关系。”
教师是否应该剥夺课间休息时间？
在加利福尼亚州，禁止将扣除课间休息作为惩罚措施的法律禁令引发了摩擦。
“许多教师和其他学校专业人员认为，为了让孩子听话，你必须拥有一个可信的威胁，”伦敦 (London) 说道。“而最容易实施的威胁之一就是：孩子们非常在意课间休息。”
在 2023 年，一项被引用在加州立法分析中的盖洛普民意调查 (Gallup Poll) 发现，全国 77% 的校长报告曾将剥夺课间休息作为惩罚手段。即便在拥有强力保护课间休息政策的学区中，仍有 60% 的学校会因行为不端而扣除休息时间，69% 的学校则会因学业完成情况不佳而扣除。
“就我所知，没有任何一项研究表明这是管教小学生的一种有效方式，”伦敦说道。“然而，这却是一种非常普遍的做法，因为操作简单。”
索托 (Soto) 还认为，最容易被剥夺课间休息的学生，恰恰是那些最能从玩耍中获益的学生。
“想想那些可能在情绪处理上比较困难的孩子，正是这些孩子需要通过身体活动来释放，”她说。
什么样的玩耍方式最有效？
学校如何组织课间休息至关重要。
有组织的游戏 (structured play) 由成人引导活动；而自由玩耍 (free play) 则是孩子们在极少成人指导的情况下自行决定做什么。
希考克斯表示，在普里斯克小学，学生每天有四个玩耍时段，在有组织和无组织的玩耍之间切换，以促进幼儿发育——例如学习如何轮流、如何邀请他人一起玩，以及如何接受这样的邀请。
是否所有学校都能享有课间休息？
美国儿科学会 (American Academy of Pediatrics) 的研究表明，居住在低收入社区且就读于有色人种比例较高学校的学生，获得的课间休息时间较少，且休息质量较低。
根据对加州法律的立法分析，这些学生更有可能面临户外空间极小或荒芜、设备匮乏，以及成年人限制使用仅有且少量设备的情况。
“该法案的重点确实是为了纠正这一点，并确保每个孩子都能享有休息权利，”伦敦说道，并指出不平等现象是该法律背后的主要驱动力。
伦敦主张，早期投资于课间休息的质量，特别是为最年幼的学生提供有组织、包容性的课间休息，可以在纪律管教陷阱 (disciplinary pipeline) 开始之前将其阻断。
“与其将他们从课间休息的环境中剔除——这并不能教会他们如何在生活中获得成功——我们更应该推动增加课间休息的时间，”她说。
粗犷的打闹游戏有助于教 孩子如何与世界互动
作者：Scott Ervin 论坛报新闻服务 (TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE)
我最近在度假，谢天谢地。
酒店的泳池里挤满了人，其中许多人带着各种年龄的孩子一起在泳池里。青少年在传美式足球，蹒跚学步的孩子们带着游泳圈在游泳，孩子们在泳池中穿梭跳跃。
我是泳池里唯一一个在和孩子摔跤的家长。
自从我女儿很小的时候起，我和她就一直以某种形式进行这种活动。在她学会游泳后，这些对决转移到了泳池中。
我禁不住注意到好几位家长在斜眼看我们：我发现这种反应很普遍，但每次都让我感到惊讶。也许是因为我们玩得太粗鲁了。
为什么我和女儿玩得这么粗鲁？因为这极其有趣，对她有好处，对我们也有好处。
无论是在陆地上还是在水里，和孩子摔跤对他们的发育非常有益。有趣的是，所有哺乳动物都会这样做：狼、海狮、啮齿类动物、老虎和狮子都会与后代进行模拟战斗。它们这样做，与人类这样做对后代至关重要，原因是一样的：它在身体上有益，能培养协调能力并增强体质。
对于非人类和人类哺乳动物来说，这还具有其他非身体上的益处，但由于亲爱的读者，您很可能是人类，所以让我们集中讨论这些。
我们已经进化到会与后代进行粗犷的打闹游戏，而且就像您一样（如果您有孩子的话），我在女儿还是婴儿时就开始这么做了。最初是从挤压、拥抱和抓住她让她笑开始的。就像您一样，我从来不需要别人告诉我要
提供观察点可以抑制宠物对台面的兴趣
作者：Cathy M. Rosenthal 论坛报内容机构 (TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY)
亲爱的 Cathy：七年前我们领养了一只橘色虎斑猫，名叫 Wyatt，一直以来我们都在努力防止他跳到台面和桌子上。起初，我们尝试在他在跳上台面和桌子时向他喷水，但这没有效果，之后尝试的其他方法也没有奏效。我觉得让猫在准备食物或摆放食物的表面走动非常不卫生且令人心烦。您能提供一些建议来停止这种行为吗？ —— Eileen, 威顿, 伊利诺伊州
亲爱的 Eileen：从 Wyatt 的角度来看，台面是一个非常美妙的地方。那里很高，可以俯瞰整个家庭，而且偶尔还能让他获得食物、碎屑或有趣的气味作为奖励。
喷水没有效果——我并不感到惊讶：许多猫很快就会学会，当你看着它们时它们会离开台面，而当你不在时它们会立刻跳回去。因此，我会建议在给 Wyatt 提供更好替代方案的同时，重点降低台面能带给他的奖励感。
作者：Lynn O’Rourke Hayes FAMILYTRAVEL.COM
参观国家遗产区——这些经过专门指定的地点将历史、文化和自然资源相结合，构成了具有国家重要意义的景观。以下是值得考虑的地点。
这样做。我们自然而然地这样做，因为我们天生如此：我们已经进化到能以这种方式本能地与孩子建立联系。这在告诉你的孩子：我很强大。你是安全的。我很温柔。你足够强壮，可以承受我抓你的小脚丫。我爱你。
随着孩子长大、身体变得更强壮，在学习持续进行的同时，我们会进入体力消耗更大的游戏：孩子们学习如何在参与者设定的界限内进行身体对抗。
当对抗真的引起疼痛或潜在危险时，参与者通过平静的解释告知对方，随后调整游戏，使游戏在保持足够强度和趣味性的同时更加安全：
� 噢，请不要那么用力。
� 噢，不要接触到脸部。
� 哎哟，小心不要碰到我的耳环。
如果有人想停止，我们就停止。
游戏本身是孩子们学习如何与世界正确互动的主要方式。父母与孩子的打闹游戏教会孩子成为积极的、亲社会的玩家。这将引导他们在开始与同龄人玩耍时，能够正确地进行游戏。
随着孩子们在同龄人群体中自行制定需要遵守的规则（无需成年人帮助），学习将进一步深入，这样游戏才能变得并保持
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首先，确保他能接触到可接受的高处，例如高大的猫爬架、窗边栖息处或专为猫设计的搁架。猫天生喜欢从高处观察它们的领地，因此提供一个认可的观察点可以降低它们对台面的兴趣。在家具上留一些高价值的零食或涂抹猫薄荷，以鼓励 Wyatt 使用。
历史，该地区为那些前往“最后的边疆”的人们提供历史、文化、风景和户外娱乐机会。在由南北向道路、铁路和步道走廊组成的区域内，探索山脉、湖泊、河流、冰川和峡湾。在库珀兰丁 (Cooper Landing)、惠蒂尔 (Whittier) 和威廉王子海峡 (Prince William Sound) 的狂野水域中，有许多值得发现的地方。该地区提供野生动物观察、历史和自然之旅、徒步、骑行和钓鱼选择。
有趣。这包括但不限于同龄人之间的打闹游戏。它还包括玩过家家，或使用玩偶和动作人物进行角色扮演：竞争性游戏和合作性游戏需要同等程度的协作，因为两者都涉及对规则的共同认可并随后遵守这些规则。
就像足球运动员共同约定不能抱球奔跑一样，每个玩动作人物的人必须同意，只要此时不是布鲁斯·班纳 (Bruce Banner)，浩克 (Hulk) 就可以进行破坏；只要没有接触过氪石，超人 (Superman) 就可以飞行。规则及其应用必须通过不引起更大问题的方式进行讨论和协商。这个过程也可以被描述为“学习如何成为一个人”。
如果孩子学会了如何正确地玩游戏，人们就会邀请他们玩其他游戏。我不知道你们怎么想，但我希望我的女儿能被邀请参加很多游戏。我只希望她永远不会厌倦与爸爸摔跤。
行为顾问 Scott Ervin (教育硕士) 是一位家长，曾任教师和校长。他是《课堂行为手册：如何建立关系、分享控制权并教授积极行为》的作者。
其次，考虑使用即使您不在房间内也能起作用的人道主义威慑手段。专为家用表面设计的双面宠物训练胶带或运动激活喷雾器可以降低柜台的吸引力，而无需您时刻监管其行为。（例如“PetSafe SSSCAT”等运动激活的喷雾猫驱逐器，或
宾夕法尼亚州萨斯奎汉纳国家遗产区 (Susquehanna National Heritage Area)：通过访问这个以自然美景、阿米什人及其他平原教派 (Plain People) 文化以及农业富饶而闻名的历史地区，了解这个进入美国边疆的早期门户。该地区位于宾夕法尼亚州中南部的兰开斯特县 (Lancaster County) 和约克县 (York County)，因其作为地下铁路 (Underground Railroad) 的主要路线以及在内战期间的战略地位而具有重要意义。
朱迪思·马丁 (Judith Martin)
礼仪小姐 (MISS MANNERS)
亲爱的礼仪小姐：我丈夫和我家里举办了一次大约 10 人的早午餐聚会。我们提供了丰盛的食物和饮品，并且使用了纸盘和纸巾，为了让收拾起来更容易一些——而且坦白说，因为我已经进入怀孕第三三期，想到要洗那么多的盘子就让我感到精疲力竭。
那是一段美好的时光，也是在宝宝出生前与朋友共度的绝佳机会。但在整个聚会过程中，有一件事一直困扰着我。人们在屋子里随意走动用餐，在走动时，他们留下了脏玻璃杯、纸盘、揉成团的纸巾以及空的（或半空的）苏打水罐。
每当我作为客人身处他人空间时，我都会尽力收拾好自己的残局。我会扔掉垃圾，尽可能回收，并将需要清洗的餐具拿到水槽边。
到聚会结束时，我感到很沮丧，同时也开始质疑自己。作为一名客人，收拾好自己残局的预期标准是什么？是我的客人们没错，还是我对他们缺乏体谅的行为感到沮丧是正确的？
温婉的读者：从技术层面来说，你的客人们是对的，因为他们没有理由在未经邀请的情况下闯入厨房等私人家庭空间。当然，考虑到你的具体情况，这一点会有所调整，因为没有一个有礼貌的客人会眼睁睁地看着一名孕妇在
类似的电池驱动系统，在猫靠近时使用运动传感器自动发出快速、无味的喷气。目标是让怀特 (Wyatt) 决定跳上台面不值得费这个劲，而不是让他把这种纠正与你联系起来。
最后，经过七年时间，这种行为可能已经成了怀特的日常生活习惯。虽然你可能能显著减少这种情况，但许多猫在没人周围时仍会光顾台面。因此，我鼓励你同样关注管理：将食物收好，在准备餐食前擦拭表面，并记住猫就是猫。
“台面冲浪”（偷跳台面）通常比危险更让人沮丧，尽管猫可能会因为跳上发烫的炉灶或遇到其他厨房危险（如留在台面上的刀具）而受伤。从一开始，猫就应该明白厨房台面不是一个好玩的地方。对于幼猫来说，简单的干扰——比如拍手——有时可以挫败它们最初的尝试。
然而，同样重要的是提供可接受的替代方案。当猫拥有合适的
让自己沉浸在西北河道小径 (Northwest River Trail) 沿线的历史中吧。这是一条沿着萨斯奎哈纳河 (Susquehanna) 的 14 英里铺设多用途小径。
筒仓与烟囱国家遗产区 (Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area)，爱荷华州：该地区展现了美国中西部热情好客的承诺，鼓励旅行者通过建议的旅行环线探索该州，环线包括野餐点、古朴的餐厅、博物馆、画廊和自然景观。了解爱荷华州的农业
大量盘子而不过多干预。
这种逻辑是，每个人都会轮流担任主人，你现在所做的清理工作将在未来你作为客人无忧无虑地享受时光时得到平衡。但礼仪小姐意识到，这种观点追溯到一个人们彼此互惠款待的时代——而那时人们并没有在厨房里完成一半的款待活动。
只要能保留两个基本点，礼仪小姐并不反对你和你的朋友们达成不同的共识——她相信你在这两点上是一致的。第一，客人们是体贴且心怀感激的——即便这意味着他们不负责倒垃圾。第二，女主人的首要关注点是让客人们享受其中——而不是谁对谁错。
亲爱的礼仪小姐 (Miss Manners)：我们原计划帮儿子和儿媳照顾他们 1 岁和 4 岁的孩子，好让他们去外地听一场为期两晚的音乐会。在我们要抵达的三天前，那个 4 岁的孩子病了，他们把他带到了急诊诊所。
他的病情继续恶化，医生让他们去儿童医院做检查。在我们抵达的前一天，他依然病得很重，医生们还不确定出了什么问题。医生希望在第二天让他们回诊，而那时父母已经离开，所以我们将不得不带他去。
我们都 70 多岁了，有一些健康问题，我们对于照顾一个患病的孩子感到不安。我们告诉儿子，我们不放心照顾这个孩子，也不放心与医生见面讨论检查结果。
我们退出了这次安排，结果他们错过了音乐会。现在我儿子不理我们。
这里面谁在过度反应？
温和的读者 (Gentle Reader)：等等——孩子怎么样了？
礼仪小姐根本不认识他，但她对他深感担心，而孩子最亲近的亲属们却在为一场错过的音乐会争吵。
你们是怪物吗？ 关于谁应该承担责任，答案是：所有人！一个病重的孩子是家庭紧急情况。必须有人陪伴孩子——不仅仅是为了接送他，更是为了安慰他。必须有人跟踪医生的报告和指令，并领取可能开出的任何药物。必须有人打理家务，确保每个人都能获得充足的食物和休息。顺便说一句，还得有人照顾那个 1 岁的孩子。
而这里是任何人都不需要做的事：去听音乐会。陷入敌对状态。回避家人或指责他们过度反应。
亲爱的礼仪小姐：有太多的礼仪规则在扼杀真相。你不被允许说你在派对上过得很糟糕，或者说某人长得丑，或者说你讨厌某件礼物，等等。
难道你不相信言论自由吗？
温和的读者：当然，礼仪小姐作为一名美国人和记者，相信言论自由。但她同样相信，一个有常识的人应该意识到，你并不总是需要行使这项权利。这是因为她同样相信维持和平。
如需向由 Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin 和 Jacobina Martin 组成的礼仪小姐团队发送问题，请访问 missmanners.com 或写信至 c/o Universal Uclick, 1130 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO 64106。
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（注：此处原件内容涉及宠物训练，指出了提供攀爬和探索的空间可以减少狗狗在柜台上寻找食物的行为，尽管不能完全消除。）
亲爱的 Cathy：我有一只 7 岁的金毛寻回犬，她很少独自过夜。自从我退休后，她大部分时间都跟我在一起。当我旅行时，通常会雇一名宠物看护，白天和晚上都陪着她。
我计划在 8 月进行一次两晚的旅行，但这次我的宠物看护有之前的预约，无法留宿。不过她仍然会在白天多次拜访，在晚上 10 点左右带我的狗进行最后一次散步，并在第二天早上 8 点左右回来。
我担心的是，我的狗以前从未独自过夜。人们告诉我我太神经质了，她会没事的，但我仍然很紧张。
您认为她能适应吗，或者有什么是我应该做来让她准备好应对这种变化的？ —— Jeff, 纽约州 Holtsville
亲爱的 Jeff：我认为你一点也不神经质。我认为你很周到。
好消息是，你的狗在白天仍然有熟悉的看护拜访，有深夜散步和早晨拜访。虽然起初她可能会对常规的改变感到有些困惑，但大多数狗（只要没有分离焦虑症），在拥有熟悉景象、声音和气味的自己家中，适应能力惊人地好。所以我认为她会没事的。
给她保留平时的床铺、水，或许可以播放一些轻柔的音乐或开启电视作为背景噪音。如果她在白天习惯独自待着，且没有分离焦虑，那么在晚上她很可能会把大部分时间花在狗狗最擅长的事情上——睡觉。
我的猜测是？你担心她的时间，会比她担心你的时间要多。但没关系，这就是优秀的宠物家长会做的事。
Cathy M. Rosenthal 是一位动物权益倡导者、作家、专栏作家及宠物专家。请将您的问题、故事和建议发送至 cathy@petpundit.com。请附上您的姓名、城市和州。您可以通过 @cathymrosenthal 关注她。
客人们在 Daisy 的“黑人洛杉矶美食之旅”派对巴士上享受饮品、音乐、游戏和社交，由主持人 Daisy Miles（中心人物）引导。JASON ARMOND/LOS ANGELES TIMES PHOTOS 2025
作者：Danielle Dorsey 洛杉矶时报 (LOS ANGELES TIMES)
最近的一个周六接近中午，一小群人聚集在洛杉矶 Baldwin Hills Crenshaw 购物广场内一家名为 Southern Girl Desserts 的饼干店（现已关店）门外。
“你们是来参加 Daisy 的旅行吗？”每个人在靠近该团体时都会这样询问。我们在等待主持人 Daisy Miles 到达的同时互相介绍。
几分钟后，一辆黑色派对巴士绕过街角。车门打开，Miles 走了下来，她身着一件闪闪发光的白色连衣裙，辫子上系着同色丝带，瞬间奠定了整体氛围。
“我希望大家都饿了！”她惊呼道，随后让开道路，让我们扫描门票并陆续登上巴士。车内，黑色窗帘遮住了窗外，紫色霓虹灯在墙壁和天花板上交错闪烁。
启动美食之旅的想法产生于 2024 年，当时 Miles 在德克萨斯州和墨西哥工作一段时间后回到了洛杉矶。每年在“黑人历史月”期间，她都有在 TikTok 上推介历史上的黑人人物的习惯。那一年，为了重新熟悉她的家乡，她决定重点介绍洛杉矶黑人美食界的几位中流砥柱。就在那时，她意识到当地餐厅的经营多么困难，且行业挑战在黑人经营的企业中尤为突出。
“在那之后，我就在想，天呐，我还能怎么提供更多帮助？”她说，“这时我脑中突然闪现出一个念头：‘你应该办一次美食之旅。’”
Miles 在去年的黑人历史月期间举办了她的首次美食之旅，租了一辆派对巴士，分别停靠在 Bayou Grille、Jamz Creamery、Cousin’s Kitchen、Keokia’s Kitchen、Krab Queenz、Tev’s Kitchen 和 Southern Girl Desserts，其中最后一家目前已转型为弹出式店铺和外烩服务。
起初，销售情况缓慢。直到一名当地影响力者向其观众分享了这次旅行，该活动才在网络上走红，门票随即售罄。自此以后，Miles 主办的几乎每一次旅行——每月至少一次，最多四次，包括社区步行游——都售罄了。
随着时间的推移，形式发生了变化。“在我的第一次旅行中，我甚至不知道自己在做什么，”Miles 说。
她曾是一名教师，拥有非洲裔美国研究学士学位和人文科学硕士学位。她目前在洛杉矶县精神健康部门担任全职职务，并抚养一名 4 岁的孩子。
Daisy 的“黑人洛杉矶美食之旅”目前的票价约为 $150。旅行时长已从三小时延长至四小时，且每次行程现在限制在五家餐厅之行。她现在拥有一名社交媒体经理和一名助手，且在最近的一次旅行中，规模已从一辆派对巴士扩大到四辆。Miles 还提供企业和私人定制行程，以往的客户包括获奖电影导演 Ava DuVernay。
当旅游团前往洛杉矶的黑人所有餐厅和食品企业时，一行人停下来拍照。
旅游团参与者在 District by GS 享用了虾仁与玉米糊（从左起）；在 Red’s Flavor Table 享用了克里奥尔风味虾和土豆；在 Chef Marilyn’s Breakfast Spot 享用了香槟以及火鸡排配华夫饼。
我们的周六之旅在对当日行程的简短说明中拉开序幕。巴士将在每个地点停留 20 到 30 分钟，时间足以分发食物，有时还包括饮料。很难不被迈尔斯（Miles）所吸引，随后她从客人中选出了一名 DJ，并帮助他们连接到音响系统。很快，老派的西海岸说唱音乐就在扬声器中轰鸣。
在大多数停靠点，我们都留在巴士上，餐厅老板、厨师或经理会登上车，向我们讲述他们的故事并介绍所提供的食物。
“我一直很欣赏黛西（Daisy），因为她每次来都能带来好心情，”Milli Jay 说道，她是 Breakfast With Milli 的厨师兼店主，那是一家位于鲍德温山（Baldwin Hills）购物中心内、色调欢快且呈粉色的餐厅。她手里拿着一个虾仁卷饼，这是为一位不吃禽类客人的替代品。“我会给她一些折扣卡，这样你们明天回来见我时就不用付那么多钱了。”
尽管餐厅参加此次巡游没有获得报酬，但许多餐厅很乐意成为重复停靠点，甚至会向朋友推荐该巡游。除了实体店，迈尔斯还邀请餐饮承办商、快闪厨师和家庭食品企业加入。
“餐厅可以让人们重新关注他们的食物和店面，”迈尔斯说。“每次巡游我至少有三到五名影响力人物（influencers），所以他们不仅获得了我的受众，还获得了这些影响力人物的受众。”
情况变得显而易见。两名朋友在最近的一次游轮旅行中结识她后，从加利福尼亚州的贝克斯菲尔德（Bakersfield）驱车前来。一名影响力人物在当地市场遇到她，她介绍了自己，并提供一次免费巡游以换取社交媒体内容。一对来自加利福尼亚州萨克拉门托（Sacramento）的夫妇在看到迈尔斯一条爆火的 Instagram 帖子后，一时兴起加入了巡游。他们彻夜开车以赶上正午的会面时间，并计划次日开车返回。
其他人则是回头客。一名女性在参加了迈尔斯的一次社区徒步游后，想要尝试这种派对巴士。另一位则定期参加巡游，以此作为尝试全市各种新黑人所有美食店的一种方式。
分量很足，与其说是小吃，不如说像是一顿丰盛的点心——一份来自 Tap Out Queen Treats 的 Biscoff 布丁杯，一份来自 Breakfast With Milli 的炸火鸡排配华夫饼，一片来自 Esco’s Pizza 的牙买加风味鸡肉披萨，一份来自 Phat Daddy’s 的半个汉堡和洋葱圈，以及一份来自 A Family Affair 的烤鸡翅和半个塞满山药、通心粉奶酪及羽衣甘蓝的春卷，后者我最后留到了稍后才吃。
当我们乘车在城市中穿行，偶尔透过巴士的窗帘窗户瞥见清澈的蓝天和倾斜的棕榈树时，我意识到对于大多数洛杉矶人来说，去探索洛杉矶真正的扩张区域，特别是传统的黑人社区，是多么罕见。
巡游为那些感到恐惧的人提供了曝光机会，”她说。
在停靠点之间，迈尔斯用黑人文化知识问答来款待我们，并设有奖品。“谁能说出三部在南中区（South-Central）拍摄的电影？”她问。每一轮的获胜者会被香槟喷水枪向口中喷射一次。
那些更喜欢低调氛围或想避开酒精的人，应该尝试迈尔斯的社区徒步游，其路线涵盖了英格尔伍德（Inglewood）、视图公园-温莎山（View Park-Windsor Hills）和康普顿（Compton）的部分区域。为了尽可能提高可达性，路线在平坦的铺装人行道上不足一英里。
“客人很喜欢，因为你可以通过走路把吃进去的食物消耗掉，”迈尔斯说。
在推出美食之旅一年多后，迈尔斯 (Miles) 没有放慢脚步的计划。此后，她创建了针对加勒比美食、黑人女性经营场所的行程，甚至带领游客前往布卢姆牧场 (Bloom Ranch) —— 洛杉矶县最大的黑人所有农场。在 8 月，她将在玛莎葡萄园岛 (Martha’s Vineyard) 举办一次之旅，时间恰在该岛为期九天的非裔美国人电影节之前。
迈尔斯希望在未来的行程中加入更多教育内容，并有兴趣与房地产经纪人合作，以便安排在开放日房屋 (open houses) 停留，并为好奇的首房买家提供资源。
“我正在与一个试图抹除我们企业的体制作斗争，”她说。“黑人餐厅在争取商业贷款时必须付出更多努力，在争取拨款时也必须付出更多努力。因此，我能够通过这种方式突出并展示他们，是一种福气。”
Rick Steves
想象一下，当你乘坐充气小艇颠簸地抵达一座岩石码头时，你正眨着眼挥去海上的浪花——这是进入这座岛屿的唯一通道，岛上保留着曾经充满活力的爱尔兰文化的幽静遗迹。下船后，船长说： “我们四小时后来接你们。”
现在，这里只剩下你、几个旅伴以及这座孤独的岛屿。
在欧洲，很难找到比爱尔兰的大布拉斯基特岛 (Great Blasket Island) 更好的地方来真正地“远离尘嚣”了。这座覆盖着苔藓的小山是布拉斯基特群岛中最大的一座，该群岛是一组位于丁格尔半岛 (Dingle Peninsula) 附近、地势崎岖的岛屿。虽然需要经历一段波涛汹涌的海路才能到达这里，但那些付出努力的人将获得一次真实观察传统爱尔兰生活的机会，这里远离游客人群。
大布拉斯基特岛上的社区曾是古盖尔文化最后的前哨之一。这里的生活艰苦，但尚可维持。
在这座没有树木的岛屿上，居民们暴露在自然环境中，必须砍伐泥炭作为燃料。每个家庭都有一头牛、几只羊，以及一小块种植土豆和燕麦的土地。岛民们从大海中捕鱼，大海总是慷慨提供，因此没有人会挨饿。
第一次世界大战偶尔会带来意外之财，因为被潜艇击沉的商船上的贵重货物会被冲到岸边。
由于他们并非完全依赖土豆，岛民们在大饥荒中相对完好地生存了下来——在鼎盛时期，大布拉斯基特岛居住着大约 180 人。但其人口在 20 世纪逐渐减少，许多年轻的岛民为了寻求更好、更安全的生活而离开。
演员计划 在纽约场地 演唱
作者：Jae-Ha Kim TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY
Oli Higginson 是一位常驻伦敦的演员，因在《布里格顿》(Bridgerton) 系列中饰演仆人约翰 (Footman John) 而闻名。但他在音乐领域也有一个化身名为 Modern Oli，发布了歌曲《People Pleaser》，并在今年秋天结束欧洲巡演之前在全美进行了巡演。
“(表演和唱歌) 几乎是同时到来的，”他说。“在我记忆中最早的时候，我就痴迷于表演、唱歌、打扮和演出。但最重要的是，(我喜欢) 那种成为一个角色、成为另一个人的奇特且带有某种萨满仪式感的练习。就像诺玛·简 (Norma Jean) 与玛丽莲·梦露 (Marilyn Monroe)、劳伦斯·奥利弗 (Laurence Olivier) 与哈姆雷特 (Hamlet)、大卫·鲍伊 (David Bowie) 与齐格gy星尘 (Ziggy Stardust) 之间的那道界限。”
本篇对 Higginson 的采访经过编辑，以求清晰和精简。
问：你的美国巡演之行如何？ 答：简直太不可思议了。每个地方都有自己的氛围。纽约绝对像我预期的那样混乱、疯狂且狂野，甚至更甚。洛杉矶的氛围非常好。我们还去了 Echo Park 一家名为 The Douglas 的当地店喝酒，我很喜欢那里。它就像是一家英国酒吧和美国潜水酒吧 (dive bar) 的融合体。
大布拉斯基特岛 (Great Blasket Island) 曾居住过大约 180 人，现在虽然无人居住，但仍能让人真实地洞察传统的爱尔兰生活。—— RICK STEVES’ EUROPE
以及在大陆上更令人兴奋的生活。
在 20 世纪 50 年代，爱尔兰政府将最后几位年迈的居民从岛上迁走，因为海路交通过于困难，无法保证在紧急情况下提供服务。
对于现在的游客来说，这段航程依然是一项挑战。要到达大布拉斯基特岛，你必须乘坐船只穿过一段格外汹涌的大西洋海域。这是爱尔兰最西端，这意味着布拉斯基特群岛直接面对大海的所有冲击。当地人说，当天气糟糕时（这种情况经常发生），海浪就像“白马一样冲进来”。
不仅航程经常颠簸，而且船只无法直接停靠在
演员兼音乐家 Oli Higginson 将法国南部的抗布 (Antibes) 列为他最喜欢的度假地之一。PHIL SHARP
能发生的可能的事情。我也喜欢阿姆斯特丹的 Paradiso。伦敦的国家剧院 (National Theatre) 是我唯一还没演过戏的地方，我很渴望在那里演一次。此外，纽约剧院工作室 (New York Theatre Workshop) 感觉像是一个酷炫的成年礼。纽约的 Playwrights Horizons 也是如此。
问：你在哪里拍摄过《布里格顿》？ 答：拍《布里格顿》时，我们总是在英格兰非常美丽的地区。我在格林威治 (Greenwich) 的布里格顿住宅以及里士满 (Richmond) 附近的汉普顿宫 (Hampton Court Palace) 拍摄过精彩的场景。我们以前经常在英国城市巴斯 (Bath) 拍摄，但现在他们在谢珀顿工作室 (Shepperton Studios) 搭建了一个令人惊叹的露天片场，这真是艺术工程的一项壮举。那里美极了。
问：你接下来想去哪里？ 答：我想去东亚的某个地方，也许是度假。我很想访问日本。但目前工作正处于全力冲刺阶段，我觉得能把这次不可思议的冒险当作职业，是非常幸运的。
问：你最喜欢的度假目的地是哪里？ 答：我爱法国南部，尤其是抗布 (Antibes)。那里的天气、海岸线、海水的颜色、那里的人、食物以及光线。还有每年夏天的爵士音乐节。感觉就像在电影里一样。
岛上，因此在登上一个由绳索围起、像滑道一样的岩石“码头”之前，你需要在小船上完成最后几百英尺的航程。
当天空晴朗时，游客可以欣赏到丁格尔 (Dingle) 沿岸峭壁的惊险美景，并能瞥见异域野生动物（经常可见海豚和海鹦）。虽然许多丁格尔的观光游船都包含在船上远眺大布拉斯基特岛 (Great Blasket) 的行程，但只有少数船只会将游客接送到这里。最好的选择是“大布拉斯基特岛体验之旅”(Great Blasket Island Experience)，该行程从丁格尔镇出发；或者选择布拉斯基特轮渡 (Blasket Ferry)，它在半岛最西端的邓昆 (Dunquin) 港口接送乘客。
邓昆还是布拉斯基特中心 (Blasket Centre) 的所在地，这是一座顶级的博物馆，涵盖了
在某个非常阴雨连绵的周末前往纽卡斯尔 (Newcastle)，并在我大约 11 或 12 岁时，和父亲一起在纽卡斯尔附近的哈德良长城 (Hadrian’s Wall) 漫步。我们一边聊天，一边走过那些非凡的山丘，然后在一天结束时在酒吧吃了一顿丰盛的大餐。那次旅行我可以重复一百次。
问：如果你曾在假期期间外出旅行，哪次旅行是最棒的？ 答：我的姐姐曾在马来西亚的吉隆坡住过一小段时间。我们在一个岛上度过了圣诞节，感觉就像住在丛林里。一只猴子通过敞开的阳台门爬上了酒店的墙壁，打开了迷你吧，撕开了一包品客薯片。这是真实故事。
问：你最喜欢的五个城市是哪些？ 答：纽约、伦敦、巴黎、拉斯维加斯和洛杉矶。
问：你最好或最糟糕的度假回忆是什么？ 答：我热爱布拉格，在那里度过了一个超级酷的假期，直到离开前的那个晚上。我患上了一种糟糕的胃肠道疾病，在最后 24 小时的大部分时间里都被困在我们 Airbnb 租住处的洗手间里。只能说这对所有相关人员来说都是一次创伤。我腹部的混乱感觉就像是对这座美丽、精致的城市景观的一种摧残。我必须回去创造新的回忆。
布拉斯基特岛民的历史和文化。如果你打算前往大布拉斯基特岛，请先访问这里，了解盖尔语 (Gaelic) 丰富的声音，聆听关于岛上生活的亲身讲述，并探索其令人印象深刻的文学历史。
这个简单而自豪的社区诞生了三位享誉国际的作家——佩格·塞耶斯 (Peig Sayers)、托马斯·奥克罗汉 (Thomas O’Crohan) 和莫里斯·奥沙利文 (Maurice O’Sullivan)——他们关于大布拉斯基特岛生活的故事已从原有的盖尔语翻译成多种语言。
访问大布拉斯基特岛并不适合胆小的人，但一旦你下船并重新找回“陆地平衡感”，你将被这种孤独感所吞没。在码头正上方的高原上
行程变更迫使夫妇 支付超过 $8,000 购买新机票
作者：Christopher Elliott | KING FEATURES SYNDICATE
最近，我通过 Orbitz 为我的妻子和自己预订了从明尼阿波利斯到都柏林的往返机票。我在美国航空和 Aer Lingus 航空上的这次行程支付了 $1,626。在飞行前几个月，我收到 Orbitz 的一封电子邮件，称 Aer Lingus 取消了费城至都柏林段的航班。我联系了 Orbitz，一名代表告诉我，我可以乘坐英国航空从明尼阿波利斯经伦敦飞往都柏林，然后乘坐 Aer Lingus 从都柏林直飞回明尼阿波利斯。我同意了。
我下载了 Aer Lingus 的应用程序，显示我已预订新航班。在伦敦中转期间，英国航空在为我办理下一段航班的登机手续时遇到了一些初步问题，但最终将我送上了前往都柏林的飞机。一名工作人员告诉我，到达都柏林后在 Aer Lingus 办理登机手续。
但在我的回程航班上，Aer Lingus 拒绝让我登机。一名代表声称 Orbitz 未能正确确认行程变更。我和妻子必须在当天返回明尼阿波利斯。当时唯一可用的座位是商务舱，两张票的费用约为 $8,000。
出于无奈，我同意了，我们当天回到了明尼阿波利斯。我给 Orbitz 发了邮件，但没有收到回复。Aer Lingus 开立了案件档案，但回复称由于不处理通过第三方进行的交易退款，因此不会给我退钱。
我希望退还我向 Aer Lingus 支付的 $8,000 商务舱机票费用。您能帮我吗？ —— Steve Miller, 明尼苏达州，Shoreview
答：看来您陷入了在线旅行社与执飞航班的航空公司之间的一个“黑洞”。当 Orbitz 为您重新订票时，他们似乎创建了一个预订代码——也称为旅客订座记录 (PNR)——但机票从未真正开出。
这是一个导致许多旅行者困惑的关键区别。预订 (Reservation) 确认了为您保留了一个座位。机票 (Ticket) 则是该座位的付款凭证，但您可能拥有预订代码而没有机票号。在航空公司的计算机中，您是以乘客身份存在的，但在其系统中，您在技术上尚未支付该航班的费用。
……是那个被遗弃的渔村幽灵般的遗迹。在大多数日子里，导游会带领游客参观这些空置的石质建筑，让人一窥直到 20 世纪才幸存下来的顽强且古老的生活方式。岛上有一个可使用的洗手间，一家微型咖啡馆和几栋简单的出租小屋。
但在这里最值得做的是徒步旅行。
这座狭长的岛屿两侧分布着易于跟随的步道，这些步道在中间汇合并继续向上延伸至 950 英尺的山顶。请穿着良好的鞋子：长满苔藓的地形会吸收水分，在这里行走就像在踩湿海绵一样。您可以把注意力从潮湿的脚上移开，欣赏陡峭悬崖下扣人心弦的景色，以及穿过毫无遮挡的
机票号缺失或无效。他们将您送往都柏林，希望 Aer Lingus 能解决这个问题。但 Aer Lingus 没能——或者不愿——解决。
您尝试在现场解决问题是正确的，但 Orbitz 应该立即修复此问题。您向在线旅行社发了邮件，但对方没有回应。Aer Lingus 同样对此撇清关系，告知您由于预订源自第三方，无法办理退款。
这就是为什么我总是建议旅行者检查机票号，而不仅仅是确认码。这个号码通常以代表航空公司的三位数字代码开头（Aer Lingus 为 053），后面跟着 10 位数字。如果您没看到这个号码，就意味着您没有机票。
草地山坡，一直延伸到大西洋……而对岸的下一块陆地就是美国。
站在那条小径上，感觉仿佛身处世界的边缘。这座未被踏足的岛屿似乎与盖尔灵魂格外亲近，但却与如今的“翡翠岛”截然脱节。
忘掉吉尼斯啤酒、传统音乐以及对旅游陷阱的任何担忧……除了可能会遇到阴沉、细雨绵绵的天气，大布拉斯基特岛 (Great Blasket Island) 能为您提供在爱尔兰任何其他地方都无法获得的一番体验。
里克·斯蒂夫斯 (Rick Steves, www.ricksteves.com) 编写欧洲旅行指南，并在公共电视和公共广播电台主持旅游节目。可通过电子邮件 rick@ricksteves.com 与他联系，或在 Facebook 上关注他的博客。
Orbitz（由 Expedia 所有）可能帮上忙了。我在我的消费者权益倡导网站 Elliott.org 上公布了 Expedia 客户服务经理的姓名、电话和电子邮件地址。我代表您联系了 Expedia。一名代表审查了您的案例并承认了错误。
“在审查情况后，看来机票没有正确出票，导致航空公司没有他的预订记录，”该代表告诉我。Expedia 向您退还了 $8,206,，涵盖了紧急公务舱机票的费用。
孕肚
孕妇装的定义正随更多孕妇露出腹部而产生解读差异
By Sandra E. Garcia 《纽约时报》
就像大多数母亲的评论一样，这句评价是出于好意的。
莎拉·布朗 (Sarah Brown) 怀孕 22 周，并开始在她的社交媒体账号上发布更多露出腹部的照片。在其中一张照片中，一件灰色 T 恤的下摆向上卷起，露出了她圆润的腹部。她在 T shirt 外面套了一件米色西装外套，身上穿着她丈夫的 A.P.C. 牛仔裤，低腰地挂在腰间。
布朗是一名手袋设计师和造型师，她认为这看起来很时尚。随后，她母亲做出了反应：“你想让我给你买一件孕妇连体裤吗？”
“她出发点是好的，但我认为在她看来大概是，‘噢，你现在没给自己买需要的衣服’，而事实显然并非如此，”36 岁的布朗说道。“我正是围绕着孕肚在进行造型，并且想要把它展示出来。”
如果布朗的母亲在阅读这篇文章，请放心：并不是只有布朗在让肚子若隐若现。
在过去的几年里，孕肚在短款上衣下若隐若现，从艺术感的镂空设计中凸显，或在紧凑的比基尼中迸发——而这一切都是故意的。它们出现在音乐会的舞台上，出现在名人宣布怀孕的 Instagram 帖子中，出现在公园里，出现在海滩上，以及街道上。
（大部分）隐藏孕肚在宽大孕妇装下的日子已经成为了过去。
Cabin Care 可以在您的车辆显示屏上监控后排乘客。OTTOCAST
摄像头让您在关注路况的同时，也能照看孩子
作者：Gregg Ellman 论坛报新闻服务 (TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE)
Ottocast 推出了 Cabin Care，这是一款通过适配器连接到您的 CarPlay 的集成婴儿摄像头，确保您后座上的“贵重货物”安全且快乐。该系统实质上为您提供了一个数字后视镜，覆盖其安装区域。
与 Play2Video Ultra 类似，Cabin Care 的安装非常简单：将一个 USB 适配器插入连接 CarPlay 的端口即可。USB 线可插入任何端口为摄像头供电。
一旦安装并接通电源，在驾驶时，您可以在车辆显示屏上实时安全地监控后座乘客，使视线集中在前方以确保安全驾驶。您再也不必将视线从道路上移开，通过肩后看向后座。
由于我没有孩子，我请我的侄子试用，用来照看他的三个幼儿。他的想法是：“在前方屏幕上观察后座的女儿和儿子比以前简单多了，以前得通过后视镜和座椅背上的镜子，费力地去看坐在后向座椅上的她。在摄像头和 CarPlay 同时开启的分屏模式下，屏幕依然足够大，可以毫无困难地看到她和 CarPlay 界面。”
安装过程很快，按照随附的说明和即时的屏幕提示，将手机连接到 Cabin Care 的操作非常直接。
他在几辆车中进行了测试，发现其运行完美，尤其是在配备了最新 CarPlay 触摸屏的车型中。
该摄像头具有 150 度广角视野和 1080p 分辨率。在夜间，凭借无光红外夜视功能，画质表现良好。
可以根据具体需求选择不同的显示模式，包括画中画、分屏模式或全屏模式。
Ottocast 的规格说明指出，Cabin Care 支持 iOS 10 或更高版本的 iPhone（iPhone 6 及以上），并需要原厂安装的有线 CarPlay 触摸屏显示器。
可在 www.ottocast.com 购买，售价 $109。
Ottocast 的 Play2Video Ultra 是将车辆显示屏转换为扩展娱乐中心的理想配件。
车载显示屏正变得越来越大、越来越好，那么为什么不在那些意外的闲暇时刻利用起来呢？有了 Play2Video Ultra，您可以在机场等待延误的航班时，或者在购物中心停车场等待配偶购物完成时，将座椅后倾享受其中。
[[IMG_XXXX]] 吉赛尔·穆尔 (Giselle Muehl) 在 6 月 15 日的纽约，让她的腹部从一件飘 idyllic 的裙子上方若隐若现。DOLLY FAIBYSHEV/纽约时报
……衣服。相反，准妈妈们正在效仿蕾哈娜 (Rihanna) 的路线：展现、定义并赞美一种新的（尽管是暂时的）身形轮廓。
肯特州立大学时尚学院副教授劳拉·麦克安德鲁斯 (Laura McAndrews) 表示，这在一定程度上是代际差异，她研究过 Z 世代对孕妇装的态度。
“因为他们接收到了所有关于‘身体正向’ (body positivity) 的信息，所以他们接纳自己身体的所有阶段，尤其是女性，”麦克安德鲁斯说，并补充道：“我们不像在 1990 年代，甚至更早之前，那时候女性只会用像大帐篷一样的衣服将身体完全遮住。”
当然，1991 年德米·摩尔 (Demi Moore) 在怀孕七个月时赤裸出现在《名利场》(Vanity Fair) 的封面上。但在当时，这被认为是惊世骇俗的，并不一定会改变普通女性塑造孕期身材的方式。
对于千禧一代和 Z 世代成员来说，心理中已经烙印了数十张类似的图像。
2017, 碧昂丝 (Beyoncé) 在第二次怀孕期间的产前派对上发布了露肚子的照片，引起了互联网的热议。
2022, 蕾哈娜宣布她的第一次怀孕，当时她穿着一件半开扣的亮粉色香奈儿 (Chanel) 鼓胀外套，裸露的孕肚清晰可见。随着这位歌手定义了一种更露骨、更前卫的孕妇着装模式，许多其他名人也纷纷效仿。
就在上个月，安妮·海瑟薇 (Anne Hathaway) 穿着白色短款上衣和白色裙子宣布了她的怀孕。
现在不再掩饰凸起。 “我从来不是那种真正期待怀孕带来身体挑战的人，但我必须说，我对自己的身体感到非常自豪且敬畏，”歌手兼作家 Michelle Zauner 说道。她在 6 月份于纽约的 Governors Ball 音乐节演出时，穿着一件未扣上的开襟衫，露出蕾丝黑胸罩和赤裸的孕肚。她说，她直接受到了 Rihanna 的启发。
这种选择也是个人口味问题：Zauner 补充道，她厌恶那些“就像巨大的穆穆裙（muumuu sacks）一样”的孕妇装。
直到相对较近的时期，孕妇装的目的通常是为了遮掩身体。
在 1930 年，《Vogue》杂志提供了旨在营造“自然体型丰腴的错觉”而非怀孕状态的技巧。
部分原因是，在历史的大部分时间里，怀孕被认为“有点失礼——因为它是发生过性行为的证据”，《构思历史：过去与现在的怀孕尝试》（Conceiving Histories: Trying for Pregnancy, Past and Present）一书的作者 Isabel Davis 说道。
那篇 1930 年的《Vogue》文章建议穿着大袖子、裹身衬衫、无礼服外套，并穿着 38 或 40 码而非 16 或 18 码，以掩盖怀孕迹象。
“我在创办这家公司时，谈论怀孕还是禁忌，女性会向老板隐瞒怀孕，因为她们不想被解雇，”Hatch 的首席创意官 Ariane Goldman 说道，这家孕妇装公司由她在 2011 年创立。“在过去的十年里，人们的态度发生了巨大的转变，开始赞美并认可怀孕带来的力量，并以此为荣。”
如果现在的女性如此强大，以至于跳过了购买专门为孕妇身体设计的衣服，那么这是否意味着……
扩展您的车载娱乐体验。 现在您可以使用 Netflix、YouTube 和 Prime Video 等流媒体应用，并使用您的订阅账户在车内操作。
Play2Video Ultra 由内置的 Android 操作系统驱动，并被列为可通过 CarPlay 或 Android Auto 与 iPhone 和 Android 用户兼容。它配备了蓝牙 5.4 和双频 Wi-Fi。至于声音，音频将通过车辆的音响系统播放。
作为一名 Apple 用户，我的两辆车都支持 CarPlay，在这两辆车中安装这个口袋大小的设备就像插上 USB-A 缆线一样简单。随附一个 USB-C 适配器。
在远离家门且通过 5G 连接到我的 iPhone 时，没有出现任何问题。Play2Video Ultra 拥有蓝牙 5.4 和双频 Wi-Fi。
它有一个集成 App Hub，提供广泛的应用选择。当 Play2Video Ultra 连接时，如果您想返回 CarPlay 或 Android Car 显示界面，只需按下显示屏上的一个按钮即可。
尽管它功能强大，但请记住，它是为在车内使用而设计的，安全应始终放在首位。驾驶员应尽量减少分心，因此请始终负责任地使用 Play2Video Ultra，并将全部注意力集中在路况上。显然，不要在开车时看电视。
有袖 服装 难寻
作者：凡妮莎·弗里德曼 (Vanessa Friedman) 《纽约时报》
亲爱的凡妮莎：为什么现在想要找一件既时尚又有袖子的衣服这么难？我知道现在天气很热，但我不再想展示我上肢的皮肤了，而且我越来越觉得没有其他选择。如果一个人想要在当前的气温下生存并保持时尚，但又不满意自己的手臂，该怎么办？ ——丽贝卡 (Rebecca)，乔治亚州，萨凡纳
亲爱的丽贝卡：你注意到无袖服装的增长是正确的。根据 Cognitive Market Research 的数据，全球无袖市场“预计将从 2021 年的 $24.36 亿美元增长到 2033 年的 $51.39 亿美元以上”。此外，时尚搜索引擎 Tagwalk 的创始人亚历山德拉·范·豪特 (Alexandra Van Houtte) 表示，2026 年春季系列中的无袖造型比 2025 年春季增加了 133%。最明显的原因是环境因素：在日益酷热的夏天，人们的幻想自然而然地转向了更少的面料。健身文化以及不断变化的性别规范也起到了作用。
但无论原因是什么，最近在巴黎时装周展示了许多无袖连衣裙的设计师威利·查瓦里亚 (Willy Chavarria) 表示：“在过去的两个季度中，我们的无袖产品表现大幅优于有袖产品。”
那么，一个不认同这一趋势的女性该怎么办？她可以选择避开这一现象，或者研究如何“破解”这个系统。我支持后者。首先思考你究竟为什么不喜欢无袖造型。露手臂这个问题非常复杂，
这对孕妇市场意味着什么？
高德曼 (Goldman) 表示，这是她经常与团队讨论的问题。但即使是那些热衷于用男友或配偶的衣服与自己的衣服混搭来组建孕期衣橱的人，最终可能也会发现自己需要几件专用单品。
“我们真正关注的是功能，以及人们仍然需要服装来完成某些事情这一事实，”高德曼说。（布朗 (Brown) 则表示，就她而言，她靠几条 Los Angeles Apparel 的弹性腰带裤和两件侧面可开扣的 Paloma Wool 上衣就撑到了孕期结束；孕妇装从未进入过她的衣橱。）
不过，为了顺应时代，Hatch 摒弃了扎乌纳 (Zauner) 所厌恶的“穆穆裙袋子 (muumuu sacks)”，转而采用更时尚的轮廓——吊带裙、超大号纽扣衬衫以及恰到好处的松垮感“男友牛仔裤”。尽管这些衣服旨在
[[IMG_XXXX]] 米歇尔·奥巴马在她的第一幅白宫官方肖像画中穿着一件无袖连衣裙。白宫 2009
尤其是对于女性而言。在所有关于身体正向性 (body positivity) 和热爱自己不同部位的讨论中——包括那些被数十年的社会条件化视为潜在问题的部位——手臂，尤其是上臂，往往被忽视了。
然而，手臂揭示的信息不仅仅是皮肤。与颈部和手部一样，在许多面孔看起来与实际年龄完全不符的时代，手臂是暴露年龄的标志。你可以通过锻炼和治疗来反击，但一个人的能力有限。
然而，手臂也是力量的象征。（二头肌被称为“枪”是有原因的。）多年来，这一直是一个性别刻板印象；二头肌过于健硕的女性会被斥为过于男性化。只需看看人们对米歇尔·奥巴马偏好无袖连衣裙所产生的震惊且带有种族色彩的反应即可，这在她的第一幅白宫官方肖像画中达到了顶峰——她穿了一件（没错）无袖鞘形裙——随后引发了关于这是否不妥或是否赋予力量的争论。
难怪女性经常被建议遮住手臂，尤其是在职业场合。直到 2017 年，在众议员发起“无袖抗议”之后，众议院才修改了规则；随后又过了两年，参议院才效仿。
适应孕妇的身体，其中许多衣服在造型时也让孕肚裸露在外。
其他品牌也在应对这一转变。
Artipoppe 是一家荷兰的奢侈婴儿背带品牌，其 Instagram 账号上随处可见在阳台、床上、河里、水下、海滩、衣橱中，品味十足地裸露着孕肚的照片。向消费者传递的核心信息是：展示你的孕肚。
对于 Zauner 来说，她塑造孕肚造型的方式是她想与世界分享的信息，同时也是她想要给自己增强的信心。
“在怀孕前，我有很多关于失去身份和工作的预期式哀悼，”Zauner 说道。“一旦我怀孕，我意识到那将永远是我的一部分。我为自己感到非常自豪，我觉得这树立了一个很好的榜样：成为母亲并不意味着必须放弃你的梦想和抱负。”
（这些）往往交织在一起。也许现在是时候重新思考这个问题了。
“我认为衰老的身体也可以很美，”当我就此话题与 Balmain 的设计师 Antonin Tron 交流时，他说道。“人们认为女性的性感在年长后就会停止，我不认同这一点。”
他针对尝试一种（字面意义上的）不同观念提出了一些实际策略。
首先，通过穿着简单的无袖造型，搭配更抢眼的项链或手镯来试水。关键在于将目光从你不喜欢的身体部位移开，集中在你喜欢的地方。
其次，选择一种介于有袖和无袖之间的中间地带，比如露肩款式或开臂款式。或者尝试小盖袖。Chavarria 建议在无袖上装外面穿一件轻盈或透明的上衣，以起到某种遮蔽作用。
最后，袖孔至关重要。寻找腋下剪裁较高但不紧绷的上衣。你要避免侧面过大开口以及勒入身体的材质。
而且你永远不知道，你可能会学会爱你的手臂。毕竟，它们是你曾经用来做 PowerPoint 演示、抱起孩子、搬运箱子和家具、打印论文、拥抱家人以及支付账单的部位。在我看来，这值得展示。
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前公牛队球员 Asik 将 公寓要价下调至 $3.5M
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By Bob Goldsborough 为 芝加哥论坛报
前芝加哥公牛队中锋 Omer Asik 于 6 月 10 日将其位于 W. Walton St. 9 号大楼 7 层的 三卧室、2,703 平方英尺的公寓 挂牌出售，价格为 $3.75 million。 现在他变得更有动力了，在 7 月 7 日 将其要价下调至 $3.5 million。
on home’s moans, groans （调低房屋的呻吟与嘎吱声）
（感到沮丧的居民可以尝试通过 DIY 修复常见的噪音问题）
By Sal Vaglica 纽约时报
你不需要患有恐音症也会被 屋子里的声音所困扰。 虽然旧楼梯的吱吱声或实木门 关闭时的沉闷声可能有其魅力， 但不想要的噪音很容易成为 挫败感的来源。
“人们通常向我咨询的噪音种类繁多，” 位于纽约市的 Acoustilog 业主 及声学顾问 Alan Fierstein 表示。 “我这里就列了大约 35 种类型，”他在说之前
在 9 W. Walton，Asik 及其共同购买者 Wilma Wyngaart 在 2018 年支付了 $3.0725 百万美元从开发商 JDL 手中买下这套公寓。
这套角单位拥有三个浴室、东北向景观、10 英尺高的天花板、落地窗、开放式平面布局，以及一个配备 O’Brien Harris 橱柜、高端电器、大型岛台和咖啡吧的厨房。
以及从空调和街道噪音到洗衣机和烘干机等嘈杂的喧嚣声。
像 Fierstein 这样的专业人士可以诊断并推荐由承包商执行的家庭噪音解决方案。但幸运的是，许多常见的噪音问题可以通过简单的 DIY 方式修复。
声音使用对数刻度以分贝为单位进行测量，因此相对较小的变化也能产生显著的影响。考虑这一点：一台 70 分贝的吸尘器通常被认为比 60 分贝的正常对话响两倍左右。环境也很重要。一个在白天逐渐被背景掩盖的滴水水龙头，在夜晚可能会变得
该公寓在 2024 纳税年度的财产税单为 $55,537。
Asik 是最新一位决定在 9 W. Walton 抛售的运动员。
他加入了之前在同一栋建筑中买入并随后出售高层单位的众多芝加哥运动员行列，包括前熊队球员 Khalil Mack，前黑鹰队球员 Patrick Kane 和 Jonathan Toews，前小古巴队球员 Jason Heyward 以及前公牛队球员 Zach LaVine。
令人心烦意乱。像 Randall Rehfuss 这样在 Thornton Tomasetti 工作、专门从事声学和振动的洛杉矶顾问专家表示，大多数人能注意到约 3 分贝的噪音水平变化。使用许多免费的智能手机应用程序之一，可以轻松测量升级前后的这些变化。
以下是一些常见的噪音来源以及降低音量的方法。
室外噪音
街道噪音可能来自多个来源，例如经过的交通流量、割草设备、狗吠或垃圾清理。天鹅绒遮光窗帘是一种简单的 DIY 修复方案。“通常情况下，窗户将是墙体组件中声音进入的薄弱点，”Rehfuss 说道。厚重的天鹅绒遮光窗帘具有绒毛，可以捕捉声音，
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并且拥有足够的质量来阻止声音进入房间。
寻找每平方码重量在 8 到 16 盎司之间的窗帘。请记住，有些窗帘面板的重量达到 10 磅或更多，这可能需要更坚固的五金件，且它们也会遮挡相当一部分自然光。
房间间噪音 雷鸣般的脚步声：在硬木地板上铺一块地毯有助于改善房间噪音，这并不令人意外，但防止该声音传到下方生活空间的关键在于地毯下面的垫层。“地毯拥有更多纤维，因此有助于让该房间内的声音感觉更可控一些，但对于隔音而言，下方的垫层起到了缓冲作用”
前芝加哥公牛队中锋 Omer Asik 已将位于 9 W. Walton St 建筑 7 层的一套三卧室、2,703 平方英尺的公寓挂牌出售。ANTONIO PEREZ/芝加哥论坛报
参见 G2 页的“噪音” (NOISE)
Neelam Hill 将她婆婆的花瓶带到了位于密歇根州特洛伊市密歇根设计中心举行的“垃圾还是宝藏” (Trash or Treasure) 活动中。CLARENCE TABB JR./底特律新闻
著名英国艺术家的装饰艺术风格花瓶价值数百美元
作者：Khristi Zimmeth 底特律新闻
“我是代表我的婆婆来的，”Neelam Hill 在最近于特洛伊市密歇根设计中心举行的“垃圾还是宝藏”活动中，向评估师 Brian Thomczek 介绍了 Pat Hill。“这是她从家里继承来的，”但她本人无法参加此次活动。
“这个”是一个由英国艺术家 Clarice 创作的、高 9 英寸的彩色花瓶
摘自 第 G1 页
“当有人行走或跳跃时，”Rehfuss 说道。 越厚越好，但任何厚度在 0.5 英寸左右的垫层都可能会在地面与地毯之间产生尴尬的过渡。请选择专为声音控制而设计的地毯垫，其密度约为每立方英尺 8 磅。
听到的人声：当涉及到听到扬声器电话通话或特别是歌剧般的淋浴表演时，你的门可能是罪魁祸首。空心芯卧室门价格低廉，而且在刷漆后，外观可以和实心门一样好，但它们缺乏阻挡声音所需的质量。如果你的门口是标准尺寸——通常高 80 英寸，宽 28 至 36 英寸——且开口呈矩形（其角为 90
来自第 G1 页
Cliff。底部有签名， 这是该艺术家的 名为“金盏花”（Marigold）的图案示例。
根据伦敦的维多利亚 和阿尔伯特博物馆 (www.vam.ac.uk) 的记载， 她是一位重要的陶瓷艺术家。 该网站称：“克拉丽丝·克利夫 (Clarice Cliff) 是英国最高产且最重要的陶瓷艺术家之一， 她以色彩丰富的设计而闻名， 其中许多作品被我们的博物馆收藏。”
（度数），你可以将 现有的门更换为 实木或中密度纤维板 (MDF) 材质的门。 门安装套件可以让 切割精确的铰链槽 和钻锁具孔（把手和门闩的位置） 变得更容易。
你还可以通过像密封 外门一样密封内门以防止 冷风入侵，从而减少 声音泄漏。 关门并锁好后，轻轻摇晃一下。 如果门前后移动， 说明它也在让声音逃逸。 你不需要专业的 声学密封条。Rehfuss 表示， 家居中心出售的 撕贴式密封条效果很好， 因为其氯丁橡胶或氯丁橡胶 混合泡沫在关门时 会紧密地压在门挡上。 增加门底密封条也能 防止声音逃逸。
如果问题仍然存在， 很可能是薄墙造成的， 薄墙通常
通过一个掩盖其身份的信托， Dosumnu 在 2023 年花费了 $2.2 million 购买了他的维克公园 (Wicker Park) 住宅。
“克利夫的第一批产品 被称为‘奇异’ (Bizarre)， 采用了粗犷、鲜艳的色彩。 ‘奇异系列’立即取得了成功， 因为其设计——具有 抽象的几何和具象形式—— 符合当时流行的装饰艺术 (Art Deco) 风格， 且价格低廉，”该网站继续写道。 简单的手绘番红花 图案成为了她的标志性设计。 “她和她的团队将
未安装隔热层， 导致噪音在房间之间传播。 你可以添加玻璃棉隔热材料， 但这需要打开墙壁。 根据声学工程师兼 位于马里兰州弗雷德里克 (Frederick) 的 Phoenix Noise & Vibration 总裁 Scott Harvey 的说法， 如果你能熟练安装干壁， 像 QuietRock 这样的产品 以及其他声学干壁会有所帮助。
水管嘈杂： 除非你家的主排水管是 铸铁的，否则很可能 每当楼上有人冲马桶时， 你会听到水流穿过管道的声音。 虽然挖掘埋在墙内的 排水管并不现实， 但露出的管道可以变得更安静。 Harvey 建议用玻璃纤维隔热材料 包裹管道，然后使用 加载质量的乙烯基 (mass-loaded vinyl)—— 这是一种卷装的致密、柔韧的材料， 可以吸收声音并
配备一个 60-inch 的 Sub-Zero 冰箱， 一个 90-bottle 的 Sub-Zero 葡萄酒和饮料中心， 一个 48-inch 的 Wolf 燃气灶顶， 一个 Wolf 双烤箱，一个暖盘， 一个工业级抽油烟机，一台内置浓缩咖啡机， 一个超大岛台，以及石英岩瀑布台面
将装饰艺术 (Art Deco) 美学应用于 家庭环境，创造出引人注目的工厂陶瓷—— 盘子、水壶、茶壶、杯子和碟子—— 旨在用于家庭…… 克利夫的陶瓷作品 以其独特的形状和吸引人的鲜艳色彩， 为厨房水槽带来了现代感。”
Thomczek 表示，克利夫的作品 在英国以及陶瓷收藏家中 仍然非常受欢迎。更多
有助于减弱振动。 也有附带玻璃纤维隔热层的版本， 可以为你节省一个步骤。
通常，浴室水管 是声音传播的常见路径。 如果管道进入房间的地方有较大的开口—— 例如在洗脸台下方或淋浴装饰面板后面—— 先用玻璃棉隔热材料填充间隙， 然后使用声学（或防烟防声）密封胶密封空间， 这种密封胶由管状包装， 在固化后仍能保持柔韧而不会开裂。
剧烈震动的洗衣机： 当洗衣机的进水阀在水缸充满后 猛然关闭时， 它可能会将一股能量回传 至给水管线， 引起颤噪和撞击声。 在冷热水管上安装水锤消除器 可以解决这种抖动。 该装置安装在 家中的给水管之间
台面和隐藏式 调料架。
关于她的生平、作品 以及设计，可以在 克拉丽丝·克利夫收藏家俱乐部 (claricecliff.com) 的网页上 找到。该页面解释说，她 在 13 岁时便开始在当地 陶器厂工作。
评估师将她的作品追溯 到了 20 世纪 30 年代，并 指出底部有签名。他表示， 该件作品在拍卖会的估价 为 $500 到 $700，并指出 这种艺术
以及洗衣机的 柔性软管，并利用 充气腔在震动传递 至管道前将其吸收。 如果您的洗衣机位于 主楼层，脱水循环也 可能通过框架传导 震动。在每个支撑脚下 放置防震垫有助于 减少噪音和位移。
掩蔽噪音
如果您无法降低 某种干扰噪音——例如 来自邻居公寓的噪音—— 您可以尝试用一种略大 且不那么干扰的声音 来掩蔽它。“对于大多数 智能家居音箱，您只需 说‘播放粉红噪音’或 ‘播放白噪音’，并将其 调节至 40 或 45 分贝，” Rehfuss 说道。他建议 掩蔽声比侵入噪音 高出约 5 分贝，但不能 超过 45 分贝，否则 该噪音本身可能会 变成一种干扰。
一个游戏室。
同时，该房屋的 主卧室套房 独立占据一层， 配有定制衣帽间、 多功能房和一个阳台。 户外设施包括一个 带有燃气壁炉和吧台区域 的屋顶平台，以及另一个 位于
装饰艺术风格正经历 一场复兴。“这件作品 非常非常酷，没有缺口 或品相问题，”他赞叹道。 “它基本上处于完美状态。”
关于此件物品 物品：克拉丽丝·克利夫花瓶 所有者：Pat 和 Thomas Hill 评估师：Brian Thomczek 估价：拍卖会 $500 到 $700
噪音有几种 不同的“颜色”，其中 白噪音和粉红噪音被认为 是掩蔽谈话最常用的。 白噪音均匀地覆盖所有 频率，而粉红噪音具有 更多的低频能量，使其 听起来更深沉、更舒缓。 棕色噪音则更深沉， 可以帮助掩蔽如暖通空调 (HVAC) 设备等机械噪音， 而蓝色噪音则更适合 高频声音。最终，正确 的选择是您在比试图掩盖 的噪音高出约 5 分贝的 音量下能够忍受的那种。 将音箱放置在您与噪音源 之间，但更靠近噪音源。
然而，掩蔽是有极限的。 如果您的邻居去度假， 而一个低电量的烟雾报警器 开始发出唧唧声，您最好 的是投资一副舒适的 主动降噪耳机。
车库，那里有一条燃气管线。
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建造这样一座房子看似简单，但即使是简单的浴室或厨房改造也可能非常复杂。TIM CARTER
在开工前制定计划
作者：Tim Carter 芝加哥论坛报内容机构 (TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY)
我从 1993 年 10 月开始撰写这一专栏。我当时的目的是（现在依然如此），在您执行大项目（如建造新房）或小项目（如翻修浴室）时，尽一切可能为您省钱并确保您在过程中保持心态平和。
接下来的这个真实故事，应当像纹身一样刻在您的脑海中，让您意识到在考虑给承包商打电话询价，或者（上帝保佑）签署合同之前，将所有准备工作地毯式落实到位是多么重要！
[[IMG_XXXX]] 安德鲁·米勒 摄影 (ANDREW MILLER PHOTOS)
他之前因为地漏排水问题与我接触。当时他正处于在落基山脉前沿地带建造新房的早期阶段。
他发现我是一名排水专家，而我仅用 10 分钟就解决了他的问题。这个人对此印象极其深刻，于是再次打电话给我，询问在他深入推进项目时，我是否能担任他的咨询顾问。我同意了。
我要求他将房子的设计图纸和技术规格书发送给我。
“我有一些图纸，但没有书面规格书，”他告诉我。他当晚把图纸发给了我，还发送了一组照片。我在研究这些照片时倒吸了一口冷气。
他与妻子拆除了一栋房子，但他们决定在现有地基上重建，认为这样可以省钱。而这个地基有一道巨大的贯穿顶部的裂缝。地基顶部有 5 英寸的水平偏差。
他发送的图纸是不完整的。其中缺失了大量的细节和尺寸清单。我认为这些图纸仅比我所定义的“初步方案”好那么一点点。
接着我发现，他已经雇佣了一名管道工，并预付了 $9,000 用以安装新地下室底板下的管道。这项工作原本只需要两名工人干一天的活。材料成本大约只有 $750，甚至更低。更糟糕的是，该管道工安装了一根 3 英寸的管子作为主建筑排水管，而不是 4 英寸的管子。该州的管道法规允许这样做，但这严重违反了管道安装的最佳实践。
经过这段时间的努力，房子终于封顶，即将开始室内干壁施工。在此期间，我帮这个男人脱离困境的次数多到我已经记不清了。几周前，他向我请教是否要在客厅的拱形天花板中安装汽隔层和气密屏障。
在这个地区建造的房屋中，任何可能使用的产品都应该出现在书面规格书中。
此时，他已经极度沮丧，给我发短信说：“你真的很喜欢在我的伤口上撒盐。我已经利用当地市场的资源尽力而为了。我没发现任何一个人能达到那种细节程度。我已经解雇了 2 个总承包商。Tim，你是独一无二的。我相信在整个北美，没有人像你一样对整个流程如此了解。我真的非常感激你为我们所做的一切。这次尝试是我人生中最糟糕的决定。”
那时就是停止项目的时候。我告诉他，我们需要好得多的图纸和一些书面规格书。我甚至发给他一套我多年前编写的通用规格书模板供他使用。如果他这么做了，他的建筑经历将会压力小得多，并且充满许多快乐的日子。
然而，他决定地头蛮干，直接冲进我知道正在等待他的混乱与灾难漩涡中。
我的建议是——在您开始任何一项耗时超过 3 天的项目之前——请制定计划。深思熟虑。列出一份关于您具体需求的书面清单。利用您喜欢的网络照片来传达您希望最终项目呈现的样子。
财务顾问
一位同事告诉我，他打算雇一名 CFP（注册理财规划师）来帮他的家庭做财务规划，但在使用了一个人工智能工具后，他决定自己来：“为什么要为可以免费获得的东西付费？”
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JILL 谈金钱 (JILL ON MONEY)
进一步探讨：你应该解雇你的财务规划师并改用 AI 吗？
仅仅提出这个问题就可能让我自己的 CFP 认证处于危险之中，但越来越多的人正转向 AI 来理清财务话题——甚至用来做决策。根据去年夏天的一项 Credit Karma 调查，使用过生成式 AI (GenAI) 的美国人中，有三分之二表示曾用它寻求财务建议，在 Z 世代和千禧一代中，这一比例上升到 82%。即使是年长一代也加入了战局：59% 的 X 世代和 30% 的婴儿潮一代曾向 AI 寻求财务建议。
如果你考虑将 AI 作为一种工具，这里有一个巨大的警告：永远不要与聊天机器人分享敏感的个人信息。
AARP 提醒用户，在 AI 对话中不要提及社会安全号码、驾驶执照和税务详情、账户号码、医疗记录和密码等数据。这些平台不像金融机构那样受到监管，因此你的信息可能会以你无法控制的方式被存储或重复使用，使你面临欺诈或身份盗用的风险。
在采取上述预防措施的前提下，将 AI 视为一个更智能的搜索栏是没有害处的——比如让它解释罗斯 IRA 与传统 IRA 的区别、复利如何运作，或者 529 大学储蓄计划与托管账户有何不同，或者让它为你构建一个个性化的支出电子表格。
这些是能够启发你思考的有用基础知识。但当涉及到决策时，AI 真的能取代财务规划师吗？
答案是否定的。 原因是聊天机器人只知道你告诉它的内容，而你可能不知道哪些输入信息能够帮助它针对你的具体情况给出更好的答案。
像“我应该什么时候领取社会安全退休金？”这样的问题取决于许多变量，例如你已经节省了多少钱、你的整体健康状况和预期寿命，以及配偶是否依赖你的收入记录。如果你不知道如何用正确的问题去引导 AI，答案可能是不完整的。
任何 CFP 都会告诉你，这份工作中大约有一半是技术专长——另一半则是管理人类的情绪和微妙之处。
AI 无法衡量你的价值观、你的家庭动态、你的健康状况，或者在与人类顾问的关系中建立起来的多年信任。这不是在抨击这项技术；这是一个值得尊重的界限，尤其是对于像重大投资举措或遗产规划这样具有深远影响的事情。
此外，还可能出现真正的问题。AI 聊天机器人不知道自己何时出错。它们会产生“幻觉”——以绝对自信的态度提供错误或不完整的信息。其中一些很容易被发现，但 AI 也有可能在验证一个糟糕的想法，而不是对其进行压力测试。事实上，Credit Karma 的调查发现，在根据生成式 AI 财务建议采取行动的人中，超过一半的人表示，结果导致他们做出了糟糕的财务决定或犯了错误。
为了更好地使用 AI，请询问它某项举措可能会出现什么问题、该计划依赖于哪些假设，以及在同意任何方案之前你应该问什么问题。
核查它引用的来源，以确保其可靠且是最新的；如果它没有自动提供来源，请要求提供 URL，以便你在采取行动前自行进一步研究并验证这些建议。
AI 可以帮助你学习。但它不应成为判断力、财务规划或真正了解你生活的专业人类顾问的替代品。
Jill Schlesinger, CFP，是 CBS 新闻的商业分析师。她曾是一名期权交易员和一家投资咨询公司的首席投资官 (CIO)，欢迎通过 askjill@jillonmoney.com 提出评论和问题。请访问她的网站 www.jillonmoney.com。
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作者：Coryanne Hicks KIPLINGER’S PERSONAL FINANCE
退休可以将对投资收益的追求变成一场微妙的平衡戏。投资组合需要产生足够的现金以支持取款，但过于激进地追求收益率可能会使退休人员面临信用风险、价格波动、股息削减或投资无法跟上通胀速度的风险。
“这本质上是收益与风险之间的权衡，”加利福尼亚州伯灵盖姆 Optura Advisors 的财务规划师兼投资组合经理 Roland Chow 表示。10% 的分配率在账面上可能看起来很有吸引力，但只有在可持续、具有税收效率且风险在可承受范围内的情况下，收益才是有用的。
“关键在于不要将收益率视为唯一目标，”Invesco 固定收益 ETF 策略主管 Jason Bloom 表示。“更高的收益通常伴随着更高的信用风险、更大的价格波动，或两者兼有，因此退休人员应关注收益的持久性和现金流规划，而不是简单地追求最高可用收益率。”
对于希望增加投资组合收益的退休人员来说，目标是构建一个多元化的投资组合，在无需承担不必要风险的情况下支持支出需求。以下是在退休后增加收入且不盲目冒险的五种方法。
股息股
股息股可以提供当前收益和长期增长潜力的“组合拳”。但要找到最佳的派息股，需要关注除表面收益率之外的因素。
“评估股息增长股的退休人员应寻找股息适中且持续增长的公司，”密歇根州南菲尔德 Cornerstone Financial Services 的 CFP 兼高级合伙人 Jason Fannon 表示。这可以“信号化公司的财务健康状况以及向股东返还资本的承诺”。他建议寻找股息支付率低于 60% 的股票，这表明股息仍有增长空间。
Chow 认为，投资者还应关注收益以外的指标。自由现金流是一个更好的衡量标准，因为净利润可能会受到非现金会计处理的影响。作为一般原则，他说，“即使在提高股息的情况下，自由现金流趋势依然稳定或增加，这是一个极好的迹象。”
房地产投资信托基金 (REITs)
REITs 让您无需管理实体物业即可从房地产中赚取收入。这些公司拥有或资助产生收入的房地产，如公寓楼、购物中心、医疗设施或数据中心，并且像普通股票一样交易。
由于 REITs 被要求将至少 90% 的应纳税收入分配给股东，因此它们通常比其他股票提供更高的收益率。
权衡之处在于，REIT 的收入并非没有风险。Fannon 警告说，REIT 具有周期性，且与更广泛的房地产状况紧密相关。利率也会影响回报：“利率上升会增加借贷成本，使其与其它固定收益证券相比缺乏吸引力。”
Chow 补充说，REIT 还可以使用杠杆，这可能会放大回报，但也会加剧损失。REIT 收入通常被视为普通收入征税，因此无法享受更优惠的合格股息税率。
市政债券
如果您想增加税后保留的收入金额，市政债券（munis）可能特别有用。这些政府发行的债券利息通常免缴联邦所得税。在某些情况下，在投资者居住州发行的债券可能还免缴州所得税。
这种税收待遇使得市政债券对于处于较高税率档位的退休人员更有价值，但它们并不自动成为最佳的收入选择。诀窍在于将市政债券的免税收益率与可纳税替代方案（如存款单 (CDs)、国债或货币市场基金）的税后收益率进行比较。
为此，请将市政债券的收益率除以（1 减去 您的联邦边际税率）。例如，如果市政债券的收益率为 3.5% 且您处于 32% 的联邦税率档位，那么您的税后等值收益率为 5.15%，即 0.035/(1-0.32)。如果这一数值高于其他投资产品的收益率，那么市政债券可能是一个精明的避税选择。
债券阶梯与目标到期日 ETF
退休人员需要可以依赖的收入，而通过易受回撤影响的股票类投资来建立这种收入可能较为困难。在这种情况下，债券阶梯和目标到期日 ETF 等固定收益策略可以提供帮助。
通过债券阶梯，您可以将资金分散投资于在不同年份到期的债券或债券基金。随着阶梯的每一级到期，您可以使用这些资金，或者将其滚动到新的一级，从而为投资组合创造稳定的现金流。
定义到期日的 ETF 提供了一种无需购买单只债券即可构建此类结构的方法。Bloom 表示：“它们将收益潜力与已知的到期年份相结合，可以帮助投资者使固定收益风险敞口与未来的支出需求相匹配。”
例如，Invesco BulletShares 2030 企业债券 ETF (BSCU) 将在 2030 年 12 月 15 日左右终止并向股东分配现金。
Bloom 称：“投资者可以构建一个跨越到期年份的阶梯，并在每一级到期时决定何时以及如何重新部署资金，而不是持有没有明确结束日期的永久债券基金。”
当现金收益率面临下降风险时，这种结构可能尤为有用。Bloom 指出，现金和货币市场基金可以覆盖短期支出需求，但当短期利率下降时，它们的收益率会迅速重置。
相比之下，目标到期日债券 ETF 可以让退休人员锁定未来特定年份的收益率。请仔细衡量信用风险，尤其是如果您使用高收益基金时。
备兑看涨期权 ETF (Covered-Call ETFs)
备兑看涨期权 ETF 持有一组合股票或一个指数，并针对这些持仓出售看涨期权。随后，基金可以将期权费作为收入分发给投资者。
这种额外的现金流可能很有用，但它也伴随着权衡。Fannon 表示：“在横盘整理的市场中，备兑看涨期权 ETF 可以提供更高的月收入和更平稳的回报；然而，在强劲的牛市中，它们的上涨空间是有限的。”
如果该证券的市场价格高于期权的行权价，期权持有人很可能会行使权利，按较低的行权价购买股票。
Fannon 表示，因此重要的是要考虑，较高的月收入是否值得以放弃未来支出的一部分长期增长潜力为代价。无论如何，他认为备兑看涨期权 ETF “通常更适合作为补充，而不是核心持仓”。
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在本文中，Slott 引用了 Lyon 案作为例子。在该案中，威斯康星州法院裁定，由于缺少文书且配偶豁免书未被妥善提交，受益人表格的条款不具有法律效力。法院裁定，妻子是唯一的受益人。
表格上列名的受益人正在对该决定提出上诉。配偶确实同意了受益人表格的条款，但法院裁定该表格未遵循关于配偶豁免的特定强制性法规。
与公司计划相关的配偶权利法规与 IRA 计划相关的法规截然不同。主要区别在于，公司计划所有者的配偶在继承公司计划资产方面享有某种保障，而 IRA 计划所有者的配偶则不享有此类保障。
例如，一名在公司计划中拥有资产的雇员的配偶，必须放弃其继承权，以便于
作者：Lucia Auerbach | INC.
阿尔伯特爱因斯坦医学院的一项新研究刚刚发现了一种提升大脑敏锐度的非传统方法：快走。
这项发表在同行评审期刊《神经病学》(Neurology) 上的研究发现，在 80 岁左右的人群中，那些保持极快行走速度的人（也被称为“超级移动者”）与同龄的慢速行走者相比，更有可能保持思维敏捷。
该研究的共同作者 Joe Verghese 博士告诉 Inc.，尽管他及其团队研究的是 80 岁及以上的人群，但“行走速度与大脑健康之间的联系可能早在中年时期就已开始”。
在研究中，研究人员分析了近 4,000 名老年人的数据，这些老年人参加了一项名为 LonGenity 的长期老龄化研究，该研究专注于健康老龄化背后的生物学和生活方式因素。
在本次研究中，参与者被要求进行一次定时步行测试。最快 9% 的人——即步态速度比同龄人平均水平至少高出 1.5 个标准差的人——被归类为超级移动者。与同龄人相比，超级移动者出现认知能力下降的可能性降低了约 50%。
值得注意的是，即使是患有痴呆相关脑病理学的超级移动者，与行走较慢的同龄人相比，依然表现出更好的认知功能。这表明该群体可能拥有更具韧性的机制来支持大脑功能——即便存在潜在疾病。
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85% 的未来职位尚未被创造出来。以下是如何获得其中一个职位的方法 戴尔科技公司 (Dell Technologies) 开展的一项研究估计，到 2030 年将存在的职位的 85% 目前尚未被创造出来。新的猎头数据显示，35% 的领导层招聘岗位是此前不存在的角色。以下是如何将自己定位为这些新创建职位的解决方案。
审计结构性空白 停止申请那些传统岗位，在那些岗位上，你是在与数千名申请者竞争停滞不前的角色。相反，寻找机构内部的摩擦点——这正是全新角色诞生的空间。瞄准那些面临快速转型、突然重组或监管环境变化的公司。查看他们近期的业绩电话会议、新闻发布会或公开的战略转型，以识别直接落在传统部门缝隙之间的系统性运营问题。你的目标是找到一个当前管理团队难以理顺的高风险复杂问题。
IRA 专家 Ed Slott 的月刊中最近的一篇文章指出，在涉及配偶权利时，个人退休账户 (IRA) 与公司计划相关的法规之间存在重大差异。
……工作者能够指定其他方继承公司计划中的资产。如果配偶不放弃继承资产的权利，那么资产所有者不能指定其他方为受益人。
关于 IRA 的法规则完全不同。在几乎所有情况下，拥有 IRA 的人可以在受益人表格上指定任何他或她希望的人选。账户所有者无需将配偶列为受益人。
在涉及公司计划的 Lyon 案件中，计划所有者准备的受益人表格将几个孙辈列为公司计划的受益人。他的妻子实际上确实放弃了继承权。她指定其女婿为她的授权代理人，后者在受益人表格上明确指出，配偶已放弃继承公司计划中资产的权利。
然而，赞助该 ERISA 计划的大学（芝加哥大学）以及 TIAA 不同意该受益人表格的条款。
他们声称，管理该ERISA计划的条例表明，受益人表格需要公证并有证人签名。因此，他们不认可该受益人表格的有效性，并指出配偶才是法定受益人，而非孙辈。威斯康星州法院
体能和力量。邦尼·崔（Bonnie Tsui）在接受NPR采访时表示，这一切都依赖于健康的肌肉。她是一位科学作家，也是《论肌肉：驱动我们的物质及其重要性》（On Muscle: The Stuff That Moves Us and Why It Matters）一书的作者。
对于崔来说，这一发现并不令人惊讶。“我们知道肌肉健康与认知健康高度相关，尤其是随着年龄的增长，”她说道。“锻炼能让你的肌肉生长，但它也能让你的大脑生长。”
先前的研究与崔的观点一致；已知规律的锻炼可以增加海马体（大脑的学习和记忆中心）的体积。
当肌肉在运动中收缩时，它们会释放出影响其他身体系统的信号分子，包括脑细胞的生长和代谢调节。“因此，肌肉健康就是认知健康，”崔说道。
预防认知能力下降
将这一建议应用到你的生活中并不一定很
放弃“海投”策略 在AI筛选的招聘市场中，用一份通用简历海投几乎等同于将其扔进马桶。Huntr 2026 年第一季度的数据显示，提交 11–20 份高度定制化申请的候选人获得了 9.25 这里的面试率。明确针对特定职位定制简历的候选人，其回复率高出 78 百分比。将你的简历简化到最基础的框架。然后，针对每个特定角色重新构建，突出显示弥补你在目标公司中识别出的特定结构缺口所需的精确跨学科技能。
认同大学和TIAA的立场。
该裁决目前正在上诉中。资产已被冻结。七年前在所有者去世时，账户中的资产金额超过了 $1 million，而该计划目前的价值约为 $2 million。
此案有趣之处在于，尽管配偶及其法律代表最初同意了受益人表格的条款，但法院表示这并不重要。
法院认同大学校长和TIAA的观点，即管理公司计划的条例规定，该受益人表格不符合配偶放弃权利的要求，尽管配偶确实同意如受益人表格所示放弃其配偶权利。
底线：公司计划的所有者及其法律代表必须了解管理配偶放弃权利的ERISA条例的精确条款。如果受益人表格经过公证并有证人签名，法院将无法判定配偶放弃权利的行为是不充分的。本案强调了公司计划与个人退休账户（IRA）在配偶权利条例上的显著差异。
埃利奥特·拉法尔森（Elliot Raphaelson）欢迎通过 raphelliot@gmail.com 提出您的疑问和建议。
复杂。
“一个简单的基准是在一段短且平坦的距离上测量步行速度，”弗格斯（Verghese）补充道。“随着时间的推移，追踪你自己步行速度的变化，可能比将自己与他人进行比较更有参考价值。”
证据表明，增加步行的强度也可以改善心血管健康并减轻炎症——弗格斯说，这两者都能增强大脑健康。
“虽然规律的身体活动仍然是首要任务，但在平时的散步中简单地加快步伐是一个切实可行的策略，可能带来显著的益处，”他说道。
最终，维持健康的生活方式是保持健康的最佳途径之一。
“行走速度是一种简单且低成本的衡量整体大脑和身体健康的指标，”Verghese 说道。“长期追踪行走速度可以作为衡量认知和身体健康老龄化的有效早期指标。”
将你的价值转化为衡量指标 执行领导层不会购买抽象概念。他们购买的是具体成果。为了让你的方案不可否认，你必须量化你的跨职能杠杆作用。如果你此前通过自动化核心任务来释放认知带宽，请明确说明回收的小时数，以及你将这些时间投入到了哪些能产生营收的计划中。提供具体数字。如果新职位弥补了系统性的断层，请详细说明你可以降低项目周转时间的具体百分比，或提高客户留存率的比例。
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信用卡债务
美国人持有大约 $1.25 万亿的信用卡债务，平均每位消费者的余额为 $6,595。违约率处于 15 年来的最高水平。其中大部分债务是由那些在物价上涨时代仅试图维持日常开支的人所产生的。
Terry
Savage 【SAVAGE 的】
真相
如果你信用卡的余额很高，你已经意识到自己每月都在挖掘一个更深的陷阱。如果仅支付每月要求的最低还款额，将确保累积的利息会压倒你削减债务的能力。
让你陷入困境的不仅仅是信用卡债务更高的利率（目前平均为 21.5%）。根据某些发卡机构计算每月最低还款额的方式，偿还该余额可能需要数十年。而且在此过程中，你支付的利息总额很容易达到原始消费金额的三倍。
这就是债务流沙。你越挣扎，就陷得越深。你可以在信用卡账单的细则中找到银行计算最低还款额的公式——以及偿还债务所需时间的示例。
或者，为了查看你的债务囚笼是如何压垮你的具体例子，请访问 Greenpath.com，并搜索“credit card minimum payment calculator”（信用卡最低还款计算器）。你可以输入你的余额、利率和当前的每月最低还款额。它将计算出你偿还余额所需的时间——以及在此过程中你需要支付多少利息。
应对债务
我经常警告不要从退休账户中提取资金来偿还信用卡债务。这样你在退休后会有更少的钱，灵活性也会降低。但请进行财务计算。你的退休投资收益不太可能超过你的债务融资费用。
但你必须计算从退休储蓄中提取资金的税务和罚金影响。如果你未满 59 1/2 岁，提前提取将面临 10% 的罚金。此外，你提取的金额将计入你的应纳税所得额。因此，你需要预留额外的资金缴纳税款。如果你是年长者，该笔应纳税提取可能会将你推入更高的医疗保险 (Medicare) 保费税级。
另一种选择是想办法增加收入。是否有可以出售的东西？是否可以出租房子里的一个房间？你是否有赚外快的方法——例如宠物托管或帮邻居跑腿？或者，你是否可以通过与朋友同住，或向年长者提供做家务以换取食宿，从而降低每月支出？
还款策略
如果你每月能多赚一点钱，这里有一个简单的策略可以减少偿还信用卡债务的时间和利息。只需选择一张卡，写下当前的每月最低还款额。然后支付该金额的两倍。在接下来的每个月里，继续支付那个最初的“双倍”金额。不要再消费一分钱。该卡的余额将在不到三年内还清——而且你将节省一大笔利息。
另一种策略是将余额转移到一张具有 12 到 21 个月零利率宽限期的信用卡上。你将支付一笔昂贵的转移费，通常为转移金额的 3% 到 5%。但这可能是值得的。如果你在余额转移卡上继续支付较低的最低要求金额，这将释放出资金，让你在其他卡上使用“双倍还款”策略。
警告：在零利率宽限期结束时，你的利率将飙升至高达 28%！你必须利用这段喘息期来偿还你的整体债务。
在 Bankrate.com 寻找余额转移卡。寻找一张不仅具有最长宽限期、最低转移费，且没有年费的卡片。请检查详情，因为一次逾期还款就可能导致该协议失效。
面对信用卡债务，最糟糕的做法就是忽视它。它不会自动消失。除非你采取行动，否则债务将继续堆积。这就是“萨维奇真相”（Savage Truth）。
Terry Savage 是一名注册投资顾问，也是四本畅销书的作者，其中包括《关于金钱的萨维奇真相》（The Savage Truth on Money）。Terry 在她的博客 TerrySavage.com 上回答问题。
证明一个解决问题的框架 与其发送传统的求职信，不如给招聘经理发送一封冷启动电子邮件（cold email），进行直接且积极的推介。在沟通中，明确指出你所发现的机构内部摩擦点。提出深思熟虑的高层解决方案，以帮助雇主了解你的思考方式。你的目标是证明你的问题解决框架，并展示你的跨部门技能如何能够与对方匹配，从而缓解他们目前的运营压力。
来源：Ethan Fixell, Inc.
父母在帮助成年子女的同时， 能否依然满足自己的收入需求？
作者：Maurie Backman 来自《基普林格个人理财》(KIPLINGER’S PERSONAL FINANCE)
问：我有两个成年子女。直到最近，他们都能自给自足。我仍在工作，但我的小企业收入有所下降。我进行了一次大规模的房屋维护工程，而且一辆行驶里程较低的汽车在一次事故中全损。我的儿子被市政工作岗位解雇了，而我的女儿回到了研究生院。我的孩子们需要帮助。在不过度损害我自身收入需求的情况下，我能承担给予他们多少帮助？我的储蓄不多，我担心钱会用完。我的房子价值 $700,000，我原本希望它能成为我家庭的一处传承度假屋。
答：如今的经济在账面上看起来很强劲。5 月，美国劳动力市场增加了 172,000 个非农就业岗位，失业率仅为 4.3%。但这些数字并没有讲述完整的故事。
美国进步中心 (Center for American Progress) 表示，尽管失业率相对较低，但越来越多的美国人处于就业不足状态。在 2025 年，目前不在劳动力队伍中但希望找工作的工人比例有所上升，并高于疫情前水平。
这或许可以解释为什么年轻人越来越依赖父母提供经济支持，这种情况也被称为“补贴式成年”(subsidized adulting)。
根据 AARP 最近的一项调查，截至 2025 年底，高达 75% 的美国父母在经济上支持着至少一名成年子女。与此同时，Thrivent 第五年度的“回巢子女调查”(Boomerang Kids Survey) 发现，在拥有 18 至 35 岁子女的父母中，有 44% 的子女在某个时间点搬回了家中。
如果你发现自己处于这位读者的境地——既想帮助家人，又眼睁睁看着自己的收入下滑——那么你正面临一个艰巨的平衡挑战。很显然，你对动用房屋净值或缩小住房规模感到犹豫，而更希望将房子作为遗产传下去。
这是一个困难的局面，但在今天并不罕见。以下是专家的建议。
仅提供你能够负担的经济帮助
作为父母，想要为孩子尽力而为是自然的，即使他们已经足够大到可以自给自足。但如果你打算提供帮助，你需要将自己的需求放在首位。
“帮助成年子女是最困难的退休规划决定之一，因为它既涉及财务又涉及情感，”WealthTrace 的创始人兼所有者 Doug Carey (CFA) 表示。“问题不在于‘我的孩子们需要多少？’而在于‘在不危及……的情况下，我能给多少’。”
但不必完全透明
作者：Andrea Wojnicki | INC.
你不需要把整个自我都带到工作中。最好的建议是有意识地地呈现出你最好的一面。
多年来，规则很简单：将个人生活与职场分开。
随后，摆钟向另一个方向摆动。
要真实。要展现脆弱。要带着完整的自我。
那么，究竟应该怎么做？
真实与 透明的区别
你应该始终保持真实。这意味着诚实、一致，且不扮演某个版本的自己，但你不需要完全透明。事实上，顶尖的专业人士很少完全透明。
“……让自己陷入后来需要经济援助的境地吗？”
Carey 建议汇总你的必要支出，包括住房成本、房产税、保险、水电费、食物、医疗保健、交通、债务偿还和税款。不要忘记退休计划的缴款。由此，你可以看出你可能剩下多少钱可以用来帮助孩子。
为了简化这项练习，Carey 建议使用预算软件来追踪你的经常性支出。他还建议，如果你的生意状况不佳，应为最坏的情况做打算。
他说：“假设你未来的收入会降低，将其作为安全缓冲，也是一个好主意。”
预留备用金
Carey 表示，你近期经历的大规模房屋维修和车辆损失应该是一个警示，提醒你需要现金储备。
他解释道：“你不希望动用任何为孩子准备的储备资金，因为你可能很快就会在紧急情况下需要这些钱。”
鉴于你的商业收入一直在下降，你可能希望预留至少六个月的生活费，以防情况恶化，需要动用储蓄来满足基本需求。将这笔钱存入高收益储蓄账户可以帮助你避免过早地提取 IRA 或 401(k)，让这些投资继续增长。
家庭支持应该是 临时性的
Carey 坚持认为，如果你的经济资源有限，那么给孩子的任何帮助都不应该是无期限的。
他说：“让它变得非常具体，例如，开始时每月资助 1,000 美元（用于孩子的开支），持续三个月。之后再进行评估。”他补充道，“如果可行，支付具体的账单比直接给钱更好。”
谨慎动用房屋净值
你价值 700,000 美元的房子可能是你最大的金融资产。但 Carey 表示，在采取诸如申请房屋净值贷款或 HELOC（房屋净值信贷额度）等措施之前，应极其谨慎。
Carey 解释道：“对于退休人员来说，房屋净值是极佳的应急资金来源。如果市场经历连续几年的低迷，或者出现需要动用这些资金的严重医疗紧急情况，如果你把（这些钱）花在孩子身上，你可能就没有足够的钱了。”
了解分享什么、 分享给谁以及何时分享
这体现在日常决策中。你会将绩效评估中的关键反馈分享给整个团队，还是与你信任的人共同处理？你会解释个人情况的全部细节，还是仅仅设定一个让你能高效工作的界限？
这些不是诚实测试，而是判断力考验。
同样适用于复杂的人际关系。如果你不尊重某个同事，公开宣扬这一点并不会让你显得更真实。这反而会让所有人的工作变得更困难。专业主义并非压抑，而是一种自律。
根据雇员福利研究协会（Employee Benefit Research Institute）的最新数据，目前仅有 64% 的美国人有信心拥有足够的资金来舒适地退休。如果你在储蓄方面落后，那么在短期内你不要做任何会减少房屋净值的行为。
如果必须拒绝，就拒绝
在孩子需要经济帮助时对他们说“不”并不容易。但 Meridian Financial Advisors 的创始人兼 CEO Georgia Bruggeman 表示，你绝对需要先照顾好自己。
“你的孩子们还年轻，有足够的时间去理清头绪，”布鲁格曼 (Bruggeman) 说道。“帮他们脱困并不能帮助他们学会财务韧性。”
布鲁格曼表示，如果研究生院的学费变得过于昂贵，你可以建议你的女儿暂停学业，或者与学校讨论其他推进方案。
虽然你无法通过打个响指就神奇地为你的儿子弄到一个工作机会，但政府部门的裁员通常比私营部门更有缓冲。
市政工作通常配有具体的遣散方案、未使用的带薪休假结算或可靠的失业救济金。你的儿子应该检查他的公务员选项，或寻找其他重视其经验的政府机构。
“你需要为孩子们树立榜样，让他们明白照顾好自己并不是自私的行为，”布鲁格曼坚持认为。
凯里 (Carey) 表示赞同。虽然你可能有一定的空间提供支持，但优先考虑你的财务健康至关重要。
“不要为了解决孩子们的暂时性问题而损害你自己的退休计划，”他说。“你可以帮助支持他们，但请确保你首先在财务上是安全的。”
我们的读者没有说明那栋价值 $700,000 的房子是她的主要住所，还是她住在成年子女附近。这是一个重要的细节；她可以邀请孩子们暂时搬进来与她同住。这个方案可以在不动用积蓄的情况下，为他们提供切实有力的财务帮助。
如果这栋房子是度假屋，她可以将其出售并将资金进行投资以提供收入流。按 4% 的提取率计算，她每月增加的收入约为 $2,300。她也可以考虑将房屋出租，尽管她提到过房子需要修理。出租可能会带来她目前难以承受的财务压力。
我们认为，她希望将房子作为遗产留给孩子们的想法非常美好。但通过出售房屋来减轻家庭的财务压力，可能是最好的礼物。
你已经买好了双人床单、毛巾、淋浴架、WD-40 以及所有其他宿舍必需品。第一笔用于支付大学新生的餐饮计划和教科书的支票已经寄出。你还遗漏了什么？
Steve Rosen
儿童与金钱 (KIDS & MONEY)
也许是开设银行账户、办理信用卡、检查健康险和车险保单在大学期间的承保范围，以及其他财务必需项？
在你的孩子进入大学或贸易学校之前的最后倒计时阶段，不要等到开车前往校园时才去处理那些并不总是显而易见的一些财务现实。
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以下是一些有助于你的新生为这段旅程做准备的检查点。
心态 (MINDSET)
明尼苏达州圣克劳德州立大学经济教育中心的 Cynthia Fitzthum 表示，如果你还没有这样做，请与你的青少年进行一次坦诚的交谈，回顾即将到期的账单以及如何支付。帮助你的孩子制定一项预算，以覆盖所有杂项开支——从深夜买披萨到洗发水。然后在秋季假期期间重新评估预算，并在必要时进行调整。
Fitzthum 说道，从很小的时候开始，“我的首要建议始终是鼓励孩子建立健康的财务心态”。希望如果你的学生距离家 500 英里且遇到了金钱问题或疑问时，他能很自然地向你寻求建议。
资金转移 (MOVING MONEY)
你的青少年是否已经拥有带有借记卡的支票账户？
在将资金从你的银行账户转移到学生的账户时，你有许多选择。首先，查看你首选的银行在校园附近是否有分行，甚至在学生中心是否有 ATM 机。如果没有，考虑在最近的银行开户，但在开户前请先对比一下 ATM 费用和透支费等。
此外，Fitzthum 表示，通过 Venmo 和 Apple Pay 等服务，技术已经使得资金的来回转移变得相当简单且及时。
确认汽车保险覆盖范围 (CONFIRM CAR INSURANCE COVERAGE)
如果你的学生将车开到校园，请确保他或她了解承保级别。咨询你的保险代理人，因为如果校园位于较小的社区或农村地区，你可能会在保费上获得优惠。
最后，如果有轻轨等交通选择，你的孩子是否真的需要车？如果车留在家里，请询问你的代理人是否有针对将车留在家的学生而提供的“偶尔驾驶员”折扣。
健康保险？ (HEALTH INSURANCE?)
检查你的健康保险承保范围。审查免赔额和网络，以防存在缺口。许多学校提供学生健康计划，其承保范围可能比让孩子继续留在你的健康计划中更好。学生健康中心提供什么样的护理？
此外，你将如何处理处方药？最近的药房距离校园有多远？你是否放心校园邮寄服务能及时递送药物？
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昂贵的 Yukon Denali Ultimate 成为该类别实用性的顶峰
作者：Marc D. Grasso 波士顿先驱报 (BOSTON HERALD)
GMC 及其旗舰车型 Yukon 在本周的测试车 2026 GMC Yukon Denali Ultimate 中 展现了全方位的卓越。
2026 GMC YUKON
这款雪佛兰 Tahoe 的 近亲提供了任何人 所渴望的所有空间、 舒适度、风格和奢华感。
在 2026, 通用汽车 (GM) 对其现有车队进行了 神奇的改进，并增加了 精美的装饰级别，让竞争 对手始终在思考这家汽车 制造商下一步将怎么做。
我们测试的冰川白三层涂料 (Glacier White Tricoat) 车辆完美无瑕，这清楚地表明了为什么 Yukon 让美国豪华车市场的竞争对手感到恐惧。
以其高
2018 斯巴鲁 (Subaru) BRZ 拥有后轮驱动、出色的转向、平衡的操控以及易于驾驶的特性。北美斯巴鲁 (SUBARU OF NORTH AMERICA)
作者：Josh Jacquot EDMUNDS
如果你喜欢拥有一辆 驾驶乐趣十足的汽车， 但买不起新车，那么 这个季节是考虑购买二手车的理想时机。目前，相当多在当年新车时可能让你难以企及的性能车，在二手市场上可以用低于 $25,000 的价格买到。
Edmunds 的编辑们 回顾了 25 千美元以下 可选的车型，并选出了 5 款心头好。这里有适合 各类爱好者的车，从拥有 足以让轮胎冒烟的扭矩的 V8 动力双门轿跑车，到 有足够空间放置山地自行 车的四门两厢车。
2015-2018 BMW 2 系列 (2 SERIES)
BMW 2 系列是 宝马最小的双门 轿跑车和敞篷车。 虽然有四缸版本的 2 系列， 但你真正需要的是动力 更强 6 缸的 M235i 和 BMW M240i。 它们拥有快速的加速、 平衡的操控以及卓越的 长途舒适性。输出功率 从 M235i 的 320 马力 到后期的 2017-2018 M240i 的 335 马力不等。 2 系列提供了比我们名单 上其他车辆更高端的驾驶 体验，即便其后座对于一辆 豪华品牌车来说有点小。
Yukon Denali Ultimate 提供舒适与奢华。MARC D. GRASSO/BOSTON HERALD
在厂商建议零售价 (MSRP) 和转售价值方面， Yukon Denali Ultimate 的 起售价为 $103,000， 搭载 6.2L ECOTEC3 V-8 发动机以及
左：无论什么形式都快得离谱，2008 雪佛兰 (Chevy) Corvette 作为日常驾驶车，比任何具有如此能力的车都更令人愉悦。右：得益于其灵巧的操控，2019 马自达 (Mazda) MX-5 Miata 最适合在蜿蜒的道路上开篷行驶。EDMUNDS（左）；马自达北美运营公司 (MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS)
左：受益于从宝马产品线中更昂贵车型上借鉴的元素，2018 2 系列在性价比上拥有丰富的功能和强劲的性能。右：自 1983. 年在美国首次亮相以来，2018 Golf GTI 已成为某种标志。北美宝马 (BMW OF NORTH AMERICA)（左）；EDMUNDS
可选配置包，这些配置 可能值得追求。 例如，配备科技包 (Technology package) 的 2018 2 系列拥有更大的中控屏和导航系统。
2008-2013 雪佛兰 (CHEVROLET) CORVETTE
第六代 雪佛兰 Corvette，通常 被称为 C6，提供了 惊人的性能价值。 由一台可产生高达 430 马力的强劲 V8 发动机驱动，这些 Corvette 即使以现代标准衡量，速度依然快得令人震惊。后轮驱动、相对较低的重量、强劲的制动性能以及卓越的高速公路舒适性，使 C6
10 速自动变速箱。凭借 420 匹马力和 460 磅-英尺的扭矩，我们这一周的测试车拥有 8,400 磅的
在这份名单上。而且它们让忍受 C6 低廉的内饰变得值得。
寻找方向：将搜索范围缩小至 2008 年及之后的车型，这些车型拥有更强劲的动力和改进的内饰。跑车款（Coupes）比敞篷车或后期更高性能的 Grand Sport 版本更容易在 $25,000 以下的价格找到。驱动这些车辆的 V8 引擎非常耐用，但无论如何，寻找一台有保养记录的 Corvette 仍然是个好主意。
牵引能力。
Yukon Denali Ultimate 配备了一系列标准配置，包括 16.8 英寸的高级信息娱乐
产生 181 匹马力，这听起来不多，但足以充分驱动这款轻量化双座车。凭借精准的转向、可预测的操控，以及可选的换挡流畅的六速手动变速箱，这款 Miata 是一本教科书式的无顶跑车。只需注意，Miata 的座舱对于高个子驾驶者来说会感到拥挤。
系统、24 英寸轮毂和 15 英寸抬头显示。升级配置包括第二排独立座椅、配备 22 个扬声器的 Bose 性能音响系统和夜视系统——所有这些总计增加 $7,090。Yukon Denali Ultimate 拥有森林红褐色的内饰，对所有消费者来说都绝对格调高雅，并体现了 GMC 所提供的奢华感。
在 Grasso 的车库（Grasso’s Garage）中，旗舰车型 GMC Yukon Denali Ultimate 是真材实料。它外观出众，行驶舒适，且具有良好的价值。
尽管对大多数消费者来说价格昂贵，但该类别的实用性无可匹敌。在去吃晚餐的路上，我能在车内安置六名成年人，并听到大量关于其
配置是 Club 版，它增加了许多机械增强功能，让 Miata 在紧凑弯道中穿梭时更有趣。
2017-2020 SUBARU BRZ 及 TOYOTA 86
Subaru BRZ 和 Toyota 86 是由 Subaru 和 Toyota 共同设计两款小型跑车。它们为驾驶者提供了一种紧密连接的机械感，这在当今是罕见的特质。在 2017 年更新后，其四缸发动机可产生高达 205 匹马力，这足以让车速很快，但又不至于快到让你总是
4WD DENALI
ULTIMATE 厂商建议零售价 (MSRP)：$103,900 油耗 (MPG)：市区 14 / 高速 18 /
测试实测：16.2 测试实测价：$113,785
舒适度、风格和宽敞度的赞美。
GMC Yukon 在车队中拥有长久的历史，在我看来，选择 Denali Ultimate 套件是体验其全部功能的最佳方式。
Grasso 的车库为您服务！您是否在考虑购买新车？我很乐意提供我的诚实建议。您只需给我发送电子邮件：marc.grasso@bostonherald.com。
陷入麻烦。它们还配备了后座，尽管空间很小，实际上仅适用于存放货物。
寻找方向：坚持选择 2017 年及之后的版本，意味着您将获得在传动比和悬架调校方面的显著改进。Toyota 86 通常比 BRZ 稍微便宜一些，使其成为一个高性价比的选择。配备 Performance 套件的 BRZ 车型由于升级了刹车和悬架，格外令人向往。
2015-2019 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI
这一时期的大众 Golf GTI 是日常性能车的定义之作。它将四门掀背车的实用性与真正令人愉悦的操控性结合在一起。其涡轮增压四缸发动机可产生高达 228 匹马力，具体取决于车型年份和配置包。它配有六速手动变速箱，或六速/七速自动变速箱，同样取决于年份。
寻找方向：尽量选择 SE 或 Autobahn 配置的 GTI。这些配置拥有最多的标准功能，例如高级音响系统、升级的刹车以及有助于在加速过程中最大限度提高可用牵引力的限滑差速器。
Edmunds 表示：一个现实的预算现在可以开启通往各种性能车的大门。在做功课时，请避开那些有明显延迟保养、被忽视或经过大幅改装的车辆。尽管如此，在 $25,000 以下，买家仍可以在过去二十年中最有趣且最纯粹的几款性能车中进行选择。现在是成为驾驶爱好者的好时机。
丰田 Crown (Toyota Crown)
难以定义
作者：Larry Printz 论坛报新闻服务 (TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE)
如果 2026 年款的丰田 Crown 轿车证明了什么，那就是在设计方面，只要车辆每天早晨能顺利启动且不会惊吓到他们的会计师，丰田的买家会容忍绝对的任何设计。旧款的 Avalon 也许枯燥，但至少看起来像是一款体面的旗舰轿车。而它的替代者 Crown，看起来就像是在几次令人不适的会议之后达成的设计妥协。
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2026 丰田 (TOYOTA)
结果就是这款车看起来正陷入一场身份危机。它太高，无法显得流畅；太像轿车，无法成为 SUV；从大多数角度看，它就像穿了一双矫形鞋。而且尽管它看起来应该是一款掀背车 (hatchback)，但它并不是。它是一款快背车 (fastback)，看起来就像是在做皮拉提斯时拉伤了腿后腱。
前脸设计也毫无帮助。格栅巨大且形状古怪，完成了既不优雅也不激进的罕见技巧。它就那样在那儿，像是一个用塑料呈现的困惑面部表情。加上可选的（且在 Platinum 版本中被无情强制要求的）双色车漆方案，任何关于设计凝聚力的伪装都化为乌有。对比色的车顶并没有在视觉上降低车身，反而将 Crown 切割成尴尬的堆叠层，像是一款穿着 Ikea 货架和 Crocs 拖鞋的轿车。
从车尾看，Crown 发展成了全面的身份问题。它想要快背车的优雅、跨界车的气势以及传统轿车的尊严，但最终一样也没拥有。这在汽车界相当于穿着一套燕尾服外套、登山靴和瑜伽裤：技术
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穿着时髦，精神困惑。
然而，2026 年款丰田 Crown 轿车似乎在刻意制造分歧。
它并不追求大众的认可。相反，它之所以脱颖而出，正是因为它拒绝随大流；而驾驶一辆与你公寓楼里其他车辆都长得不一样的车，确实有一种独特的吸引力。对于某些买家来说，这会令人耳目一新。而对于另一些人来说，它给人的感觉就像是一系列有趣的想法，但这些想法从未签署过同一份租赁合同。Crown 要求人们做出反应，而在丰田的世界里，仅凭这一点就使其显得激进。
然而，在内部，这场革命就结束了。这里几乎没有任何迹象表明这应该是丰田的顶层轿车。即使在 Platinum 装饰版本中，材料也平庸得可以接受，整体执行感像是经过精心预算的，而非自信的豪华。丰田可能旨在打造现代感和运动感；结果，车厢内部落在了一个介于实用与平淡之间的地方，尤其是与现代和起亚目前推出的真正极具创意内饰相比，这一定会让丰田的高管们在深夜惊醒，冷汗直流。
不过，Crown 的高姿态在进出车厢时确实带来了好处。上下车的便捷程度高于大多数轿车，这使得它与其说是旗舰车，不如说是对膝盖的一种妥协。
一个真正的亮点是全新的 12.3 英寸信息娱乐触摸屏，运行的是丰田在美国设计的界面。与旧的基于鼠标的系统相比，这是一个巨大的进步，旧系统感觉像是由某个积极厌恶人类的人设计的。无线 Apple
2026 年款丰田 Crown Platinum 的 Hybrid Max 动力系统提供 29 mpg 的市区油耗和 32 mpg 的高速油耗。
CROWN PLATINUM
全新的 12.3 英寸触摸屏拥有大幅改进的界面，支持无线 Apple CarPlay 和 Android Auto。丰田照片
CarPlay 和 Android Auto 为标准配置，同时配备蓝牙、最多支持 5 台设备的 Wi-Fi、Qi 无线充电、USB-A 和 USB-C 端口，以及 1 个 12 伏电源插座。换句话说，它终于表现得像是一辆在这个十年内制造的汽车。
大多数 Crown 车型使用丰田的第四代混合动力系统，将一台自然吸气 2.5 升
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四缸发动机与电动机及 CVT 变速箱相结合，总输出功率为 236 匹马力。性能仅算足够而非令人惊叹：0-60 mph 需要 7.6 秒，但燃油经济性极佳，市区油耗为 42 mpg，高速油耗为 41 mpg。大多数买家会发现这完全令人满意。
在使用 Hybrid Max 动力系统时，情况变得真正有趣起来，它
将 2.4 升涡轮增压发动机与两个轴上的电动机以及 6 速自动变速箱相结合。输出功率跃升至 340 匹马力，0-60 mph 缩短至 5.7 秒，突然之间，Crown 第一次感觉自己进入了对话的主题。燃油经济性下降至市区 29 mpg 和高速 32 mpg。但对于一辆大而重的轿车来说，
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基础价格：$54,990 动力总成：2.4 升 涡轮增压发动机及
双电机 马力/扭矩：
340/400 磅-英尺
EPA 燃油经济性 （综合）：30 mpg
这些数字依然 相当可观。更重要 的是，精细度提升 显著。
即便如此，Crown 始终 未能提供任何驾驶 乐趣。它安静、 舒适且沉稳， 具备丰田所有经典美德。 但几乎没有动力去 激烈驾驶。全轮驱动 为标准配置，且信息 娱乐系统终于具有 竞争力，但这两者都 不足以将体验提升到 合格之上的水平。
与其前作一样， 丰田 Crown 轿车 能力强、舒适、可靠…… 且比例奇特。Crown 之所以 引人注目，不在于 你是否喜欢它。 而是在于丰田——长期以来 无可争议的“平庸合格”冠军—— 竟然造出了这样一款极具 争议的产品。你可能会质疑它， 嘲笑它，或者勉强欣赏它， 但你无法忽视它。 对于丰田来说，这就是激进。
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一名工作人员提前几周 将基石摇松，那块 写着“1925”的基石， 就安装在温内特卡村政府大楼的 正面。他这样做是为了稳妥起见。 你看，村政府不想重演 50 年前 的一幕，当时所有名流 都聚集在一起，准备开启 那块基石后面的时间胶囊， 而当时的负责人 却怎么也弄不明白如何 将它从建筑中撬出来。 所以这次他们耍了花招—— 随他们去吧。 他们有一个在建筑中 封存了数十年的二百周年 时间胶囊，里面装满了文物； 他们有 100 左右的当地民众， 在七月的烈日下烘烤， 焦急且安静地等待着； 而当胶囊被开启时， 他们发现的是……
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Britt Julious
仅仅因为 Lollapalooza 被誉为芝加哥最顶级的夏季音乐节，并不意味着它不能带来惊喜。今年的惊喜之一便是主导这场为期 4 天（从周四到周日，在格兰特公园举行）的音乐节的女艺人数量之多。从 Lorde 和 Charli XCX 到 Tate McRae 和 Olivia Dean，今年的策划人为观众提供了丰富的选择。
除了领衔艺人，今年的 Lollapalooza 还承诺将成为一些最具潜力且极具魅力的新锐艺术家的展示舞台，从 Y2K 流行艺人 Slayyyter，到格莱美奖得主、R&B 领域的不被看好者 Leon Thomas，再到 Monaleo 精彩且令人心酸的抒情作品。这里总有能吸引每个人的东西。
[[IMG_XXXX]] 威内特卡村长鲍勃·迪尔伯恩 (Bob Dearborn) 举起了一块来自 1976 年的车牌，该车牌曾被放置在时间胶囊中。
低声说道：“你们刚刚听到的是一个非常年轻的人第一次独立思考的心声。”这正是人们对时间胶囊的期待。
一个通往过去的虫洞。然而，同样频繁出现的是，你会好奇：
我们的祖先是否理解这项任务？
“坦白说，我更希望在人们埋藏这些东西时，能看到一些更私人化的东西，一些能体现他们那个时代瞬间的东西，”威内特卡历史学会执行主任玛丽·特里施曼 (Mary Trieschmann) 说道。她回想起打开一个由村庄长辈在 1925 年留下的时间胶囊时的情景——里面有几本小册子，一份董事会成员名单
她作为一名充满活力的青少年进入音乐行业。她发布的每一张新专辑都展示了其音色的广泛特质。在她最新的记录《Virgin》中，这位创作歌手深入探讨了她生活中的个人斗争，从重大的搬迁和分手到身体形象和女性特质。这也就是为什么一位如此坦率的艺术家会如此特别地……
等其他人——并问自己：
“他们当时在想什么？” 现在是再次询问这个问题的良机。今年夏天，在 伊利诺伊州 有如此多时间胶囊被开启和埋藏——事实上，全国范围内都有如此多胶囊被开启，这是……
详见 E2 页的 CAPSULES
[[IMG_XXXX]] 7 月 4 日在威内特卡村政厅，芭芭拉·布罗特 (Barbara Brott)（居中）朗读她 1976 年被放入时间胶囊的获奖文章。布罗特现为斯坦福大学的神经生物学家，她在就读于沃什本初中 (Washburn Junior High) 时，在她的二百年纪念论文中写到了第二和第五修正案。STACEY WESCOTT/芝加哥论坛报 摄影
摘自 E1 页
1976 年席卷全国的 二百周年庆典热潮 —— 此时值得停下来思考： 我们希望从中得到什么？ 一个逝去时代的肖像？ 与祖先的连接？ 一份迷人的怀旧点缀？
还是那些已经结业的 企业的名片？
我与伊利诺伊州几乎每一个 在今年开启或密封时间 胶囊的社区进行了交流。 通常情况下，里面的东西 确实是名片、董事会成员 名单、市长的演讲稿、 襟章、公司手册、一份城市 预算。出于不明原因，许多 二百周年时间胶囊里包含 JCPenney 目录的副本（ 大概是为了让后代能够 惊叹于牛仔裤和袜子的价格）。 请不要误会，我像你们 热爱时间胶囊一样热爱它。 时间胶囊如此之多，甚至 有至少两家公司——宾夕法尼亚 州的 Time Capsules Inc. 和 纽约州的 Heritage Time Capsules—— 专门致力于创建这些小容器， 我们被赋予的任务是在其中 为后代留下有意义的物品。 我只是希望我们能稍微 ……丰富多彩一点，更具 沉思性，更具个人色彩。
上月初，杜佩吉县埋下了一个 胶囊，邀请县领导贡献物品。 “惠顿市市长和我关闭了 胶囊，他伸过手（在胶囊上方） 与我握手，这意义重大，” 杜佩吉县委员会主席 Deborah Conroy 说道。“这是 我们所有人的共同协作， 重视我们的社区。” 格伦代尔高地留下了一份 去年两名警察在冰冻池塘 上进行的一次大胆救援的 记录。西芝加哥（成立于 1849 年， 曾是一个铁路枢纽）留下了一辆 玩具火车。格伦埃林留下了一片 来自一棵 200 年古树的叶子。 这些都是深思熟虑且具有 文化叙事性的物品。而不太 具有此类意义的是：利斯尔 的一张垃圾贴纸，一张 Trader Joe's 礼品卡（无余额）以及 年度财政报告。
然而，即使是一个平庸的 时间胶囊也是一扇通往 过去的窗户。
法兰克福地区历史学会的 Judy Schultz 表示，他们在 7 月 4, 日开启了胶囊，为了 预览而提前撬开了盖子， “因为我脑子里想的全是 该死的 Geraldo Rivera 以及 1986 年阿尔·卡彭的 地下室（里面什么也没有）。” （对于他们发现的东西，她 “略感失望”，因为文件 多过见解。）
[[IMG_XXXX]] Meagan McChesney（左）、Mary Treischmann（中）和 Bob Dearborn 正在拆解从温尼特卡村政厅基石中取出的一枚时间胶囊。胶囊内取出了一些物品，包括照片、当地报纸副本和一个消防员徽章。
[[IMG_XXXX]] 公共工程部门员工 Bob Massey（左）和 Kevin Lockner 从温尼特卡村政厅取出时间胶囊。
在 6 月开启。曾任学校 二百周年委员会成员的 Gale Miller（尽管她是 77 届 学生）在那里发现……一份 JCPenney 目录，一份学校 的着装规范副本。 “头发只能长到一定程度， 不能穿套头衫——这太好笑了， 因为学生在 1976. 年穿得像 （脏话）。那里有一个宠物石， 带着自制的小房子，但我 希望（胶囊）能更诚实地 记录当时的真实情况。 关于当时埃尔金市所有 种族紧张局势的内容 一件也没有。当时的校长 不会允许放入的。因此， 这个时间胶囊对时代的 反映是非常选择性的。”
将日常生活视作历史。
当伊利诺伊州西部的印德斯特里 村（人口 399 人）在 6 月开启 其胶囊时，发现了一份 1976 年 的剃须许可证。展示内容的 当地农民 James Trotter 说道： “当时每个男人都留胡子， 如果你不留，就得花一美元 买个许可证。不过这并没有 被严格执行。”或许更有意义的是 一份 1976 年当地企业的 简单名单。目前在印德斯特里 唯一仍在经营的是银行——该村 在 50 年内失去了三分之一的 人口。
杜佩吉县埋下的胶囊在 250 年 后可能会令人着迷，但他们 仅在 25 年后就要将其挖掘。
第一个为人所知的美国时间胶囊由保罗·里维尔 (Paul Revere) 和塞缪尔·亚当斯 (Samuel Adams) 于 1795 年埋下，里面装有马萨诸塞殖民地的记录和报纸。该胶囊在 1855, 年被打开并重新密封后，直到 2014. 年之前一直未被触动。也许在 2276 年打开“美国250”国家时间胶囊的外星统治者们会对州长 JB 普里茨克 (JB Pritzker) 在伊利诺伊州贡献的给未来公民的信件感到兴奋，但我打赌他们会对缅因州的鲸鱼骨骼或俄亥俄州的一块来自莱特兄弟第一架飞机的织物更感兴趣。另一方面，在 1962 年（当时一个胶囊被埋在芝加哥商品交易所以及）到 1976, 年（该胶囊被打开时）之间，社会发生了如此巨大的变革；其内容物——一份由城市领导者制定的预测清单——具有共鸣：芝加哥历史学会主席想象汽车将被禁止进入卢普区 (Loop)。市长理查德·J·戴利 (Richard J. Daley) 预言将“完成一个庞大且充足的公路和大道系统”。（如果你最近在等待施工交通堵塞时曾咒骂过，那么这里的关键词就是“充足”。）
你的时间胶囊至关重要。
当伍德里奇 (Woodridge) 于 1976 年将其胶囊埋在一个沉睡的角落时，它并没有计划未来会成为一个密集开发的芝加哥近郊区。因此，正如村长吉娜·康宁汉 (Gina Cunningham) 所解释的，当他们去年春天从一个现在繁忙的交叉路口挖掘出胶囊时，他们没有考虑到侵蚀和持续轰鸣的交通是如何共同作用的：“盒子被磕破了且损坏了。你当时几乎在屏息以待。然后所有东西开始从底部掉出来，掉回那个装满水的坑里。”伍德里奇花费了数月时间来晾干 500 件文物，其中大部分是当地学生和居民写的随笔。康宁汉本人 1976 年写的随笔丢失了：“这可能是一种福气。我们当时在回答伍德里奇在 2026, 年会是什么样子，而我绝对期待会有飞行汽车。”
这太遗憾了，因为预测通常是时间胶囊中最具启发性（也最常见）的入选内容。伍德里奇也不例外。一名学生预测道：“（2026 年的）空气将难以呼吸，但我将拥有一座带泳池的豪宅。”另一名学生预料：“不会有伍德里奇了，因为能源危机。”在克罗格 (Kroger) 工作了 31 年的经理克努特·克努德森 (Knute Knudson) 写了一篇长篇自传式的文字：“我在这个名为地球的行星上的旅程简历。”（他总结道：“我很喜欢卖食物。”）
水损害是时间胶囊的一个常见问题——但简单的疏忽也同样常见。
埃尔金 (Elgin) 和工业城 (Industry) 的那些时间胶囊直到最近才被想起。皮奥里亚 (Peoria) 市的通讯经理（兼首席时间胶囊组织者）斯泰西·彼得森 (Stacy Peterson) 表示，一个胶囊在 19 世纪 90 年代末被埋在市政厅里。“但他们也没有留下何时打开甚至埋在何处的指示，”她说。“好在这座建筑是由苏必利尔湖红砂岩制成的，每年都需要维护，所以我告诉施工队留意时间胶囊，果然在去年 11 月，他们找到了它。”
内容物的保存状况非常好，以至于“我们当时有观众在场观看，而文物保护专家惊讶得忘记告诉大家他正在取出什么。”
在这些物品中，有一颗单一的七叶树种子。
“这是与过去如此具体且真切的联系，简直令人心潮澎湃，但没错，里面确实也有公园预算之类的东西——我发现经常缺失的是人类的声音。”
作者：Nina Metz 芝加哥论坛报 (CHICAGO TRIBUNE)
当第一座轮滑场在芝加哥的国会公园大道 (Congress Parkway) 和密歇根大道 (Michigan Avenue) 交汇处开业时，那是 1880 年，芝加哥论坛报将其称为该市“娱乐与社交史上的重大事件”。在随后的 146 年里，轮滑运动的人气起起伏伏，目前仅有少数几家轮滑场在运营，且近年来在市中心室内滑行的机会寥寥无几。如今，在久违之后，得益于海军码头 (Navy Pier) 的“夏季轮滑” (Summer Skate)，它又回来了。
“过去大概 10 年里，我们一直尝试在码头建立一个轮滑场，”海军码头活动策划总监 Dylan Hankey 说道。“芝加哥市中心缺少轮滑场，而这正符合码头的定位——无论是哪个技能水平的人，无论老少都能参与，所以它是一个良好的统一者。”
轮滑场设在原名为“水晶花园” (Crystal Gardens) 的空间内。Hankey 表示，这个房间不再有树木和其他植被，而是一个简洁的水泥地板，并铺设了“一层模拟轮滑场表面的覆盖层”。该场馆每天中午开始营业，将一直持续到劳动节。“我们有 DJ 和迪斯科球。白天，你可以欣赏到湖泊和摩天轮的绝佳美景。晚上那里有精彩的灯光秀，以及来自摩天轮的灯光。”
门票包含滑轮租赁费用（人们可以自带滑轮，但无论如何门票价格相同）。这里没有小吃摊，但在周末的某些活动期间设有酒吧。Hankey 表示，他们“鼓励人们在感到饥渴时光顾我们的合作伙伴租户”。他还强调，水晶花园房间对公众开放，因此你可以随意走进去观看人们滑行。
在人们如此关注“第三空间”消亡的当下，轮滑场提供了许多我们渴望的东西。它是一种半结构化的活动，但你可以按照自己的节奏休息。你可以和朋友一起来，也可以独自前来并结交新朋友。
《芝加哥轮滑历史：1880-2025》(Chicago Roller Skating History: 1880-2025) 的作者 Marcie L. Hill 表示，轮滑场虽然兴衰更替，但它们几乎一直扮演着社区枢纽的角色。
她在大约 20 年前开始研究芝加哥的轮滑历史，当时她在南郊的一家轮滑场里，被“那些 60 岁以上仍飞快滑过我身边的滑行者”所激励。她的书按十年为单位进行记录，详细描述了这座城市中各种轮滑场所的存在情况。“起初，我是被好奇心驱动的：这一切是如何开始的？正是这个动力让我去了哈罗德·华盛顿图书馆 (Harold Washington Library)。我这辈子从未使用过那么多的缩微胶片！”
她还从国家轮滑博物馆 (National Museum of Roller Skating) 寻求信息
海军码头的 Summer Skate 是最新的轮滑景点
来自旧金山的 Thomas Ragsac，27 岁，6 月 27 日在 Summer Skate 轮滑场滑行。JOSH BOLAND/芝加哥论坛报
一名青少年在 Summer Skate 轮滑场摔倒，并由一名家长扶起。JOSH BOLAND/芝加哥论坛报
1950 年在林肯公园进行轮滑比赛的孩子们。
芝加哥论坛报 历史照片
以及非虚构类书籍《轮滑历史》。
“我注意到照片中没有黑人，”她写道。“修正一下。书中出现了一名黑人滑冰者，但她被排在后面。到那时为止，我接触的主要是黑人滑冰者，他们从未提到过我在收到的文档中看到的任何溜冰场，但他们的故事始于 1950 年代。这一观察结果使我更觉得有必要继续研究这个课题，以回答我脑海中出现的第三个问题：在芝加哥，黑人何时何地被允许在室内进行轮滑？”
一次针对种族隔离的显著挑战发生在一家名为 White City 的溜冰场，该场馆于 1900 年代初在 Woodlawn 开业。在 1940 年代，抗议和诉讼成功要求推翻该溜冰场的歧视政策。“最终，在 1946 年 5 月 29 日，种族禁令被取消，”Hill 写道，“黑人得以在该溜冰场进行轮滑并加入 White City 轮滑俱乐部。根据《芝加哥捍卫者报》的一篇文章，‘这一决定标志着民权法首次被用来拒绝向一家试图维持歧视权的企业提供法院保护。’”随后，该场馆更名为 Park City，一直营业到 1958 年。
十多年后，黑人群体中发展出一种标志性的滑行风格，称为 JB skating，最近《The Triibe》将其称为“芝加哥轮滑文化的跳动心脏”，其特点是“与詹姆斯·布朗 (James Brown) 的音乐以及黑人芝加哥地区对滑冰舞的独特诠释相结合的流畅滑行和转弯”。许多溜冰场也提供课程。
目前仍在运行的主要溜冰场经受住了时间的考验，包括 Fleetwood 轮滑场（位于 Summit）、Glenwood 溜冰场（位于 Glenwood）、Tinley Park 轮滑场（位于 Tinley Park）、Lynwood 体育中心（位于 Lynwood）、MLK 溜冰场（位于 Auburn Gresham）和 The Rink（位于 Chatham），后者是伊利诺伊州唯一一家由黑人拥有的溜冰场。
去年，常驻芝加哥的建筑历史学家兼 Preservation Futures 共同创始人 Elizabeth Blasius 在媒体 Mas Context 的一篇专栏中写到了这座城市的轮滑历史，她挖掘出 1885 年的一篇《论坛报》报道，其中提到：“轮滑充其量是一种狂热，而且并不比其他狂热更糟，比如雪橇运动、波比雪橇、进步式尤克牌、4-o’clock teas、形而上学的招魂会以及其他轻微的疯狂形式，所有指责轮滑的事情在这些活动中同样可以发生。”
进步式尤克牌和 4-o’clock teas 可能早已过时，但轮滑依然存在。
“每当我们去 Fleetwood 时，我总能看到青少年在滑行，这对我来说真的非常鼓舞人心，”Blasius 说道。
Yr’nell Reed（18 岁）和 Aysha Gray（25 岁），两人均来自芝加哥，在原 Crystal Gardens 内部的 Summer Skate 轮滑场滑行。JOSH BOLAND/芝加哥论坛报
出行指南 Summer Skate 每天中午在海军码头 (800 E. Grand Ave.) 开放，包括面向 21 岁及以上人群的“深夜滑行” (Skate After Dark)；门票 $15-$17.50，购票网址：navypier.org
“我们在芝加哥正处于这样一个时刻：我们告诉年轻人不能在市中心或海滩聚集。而这里是他们受欢迎的地方。这是一个安全且跨代共融的空间。这里总有涵盖多个时代的广泛音乐代表性作品。这里并不昂贵。而且它不像保龄球馆或电影院，由单一的企业实体拥有绝大多数。这些是已经经营了 50 或 60 年的家族式小企业。这是消费资金的一种绝佳方式，而且你能保持活跃，出门与人们接触。”
nmetz@chicagotribune.com
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“噢！1:11了，”最近在纽约市曼哈顿区的 Corner Bar 坐着时，她惊呼道。我询问这有什么意义。
“天使数字——我的天使们让我知道他们一直都在身边，这让我感到安全，” 2000年代热门情景喜剧《女友们》(Girlfriends) 的创作者布洛克·阿基尔说道。“作为一个人，我生命旅程的一部分是，在成为某些事情的幸存者之后，我学会了如何寻找让自己感到安全的地方。”
56 岁的布洛克·阿基尔在少女时代曾遭受过性侵犯，她描述了这些精神上的启示如何引导她在之前的作品中重新审视类似的故事和主题，以此作为处理羞耻感的一种方式。“我需要一块更大的画布来铺开这些想法，”她说。
这些想法在数十年间引起了共鸣——不仅是观众，还有她在电视行业中的同行。（很难想象如果没有《女友们》中的托妮和琼，伊莎·蕾在《不安全感》(Insecure) 中对莫莉和伊莎的刻画会是什么样子。）布洛克·阿基尔创造的角色——她称之为她的缪斯——定义了一种特定黑人女性的形象：聪明、时尚、事业心强、复杂、身陷困境且坚韧。
现在，在她的处女作小说中，她引入了一个新的缪斯：迪翁·达芙妮 (Dionne Daphne)，她是 1990 年代初《Essence》杂志的一名美容编辑，与布洛克·阿基尔本人一样，她也在处理创伤。
“我获得了这种特权——无论是通过努力赢得的还是命中注定的——让我能够继续探讨这些主题，”她说。
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在某种程度上，大卫·赫斯卡·万布利·魏登 (David Heska Wanbli Weiden) 所著的《智慧角落》(Wisdom Corner) 中的主角知道自己过于暴力。
“我一周之内打了两场架，”维吉尔·伤心马 (Virgil Wounded Horse) 在这部惊悚小说中说道，“我试图冷静地处理这两种情况，但每次都演变成了暴力。而且我必须对自己诚实——这正是我想要的。”
《智慧角落》是对 20 世纪中期硬汉惊悚小说的致敬。在那些小说中，脾气火爆、先动手后问话的反英雄们认为，唯一成功的审讯就是让证人在恐惧中蜷缩。
在紧张刺激的《智慧角落》中，维吉尔在血腥的行径中留下了大量的残骸。他试图查出是谁杀了他的药师朋友。是一个试图垄断保留地酒精供应的原住民帮派？是一个对手恰好是维吉尔女友玛丽 (Marie) 的不择手段的政客？还是一个神秘的黑客，其揭露原住民寄宿学校伤害行为的努力源于正义的愤怒？
《智慧角落》的节奏极快，维吉尔在南达科他州的南部地区追查线索，同时试图保护家人免受那些帮派成员的侵害。玛丽试图让维吉尔改掉恶习的努力可能奏效了——与魏登之前的惊悚小说《冬季计数》(Winter Counts) 相比，他现在的暴力倾向确实减轻了。他的自我反思时刻还表明，他希望未来能少一些私刑，多一些和平。
这构成了强大的叙事主干，但《智慧角落》的卓越之处在于魏登对保留地生活和部落政治的精准描写（他是南达科他州西康古拉科塔民族 [Sicangu Lakota Nation] 的登记公民）。尽管他生命中大部分时间生活在保留地，并且
《狄翁娜·达芙妮的启示》 (THE REVELATION OF DIONNE DAPHNE) 作者：玛拉·布罗克·阿基尔 (Mara Brock Akil)； Storehouse Voices 出版社， 288 页，30 美元。
她不断回归的许多主题揭示了没有魔法的黑人女孩。在她的书《狄翁娜·达芙妮的启示》中，布罗克·阿基尔的女主角刚刚恢复单身，正处于工作中即将获得晋升的边缘，而此时前男友的一项医疗披露让她陷入崩溃，迫使她直面自己的性经历。
性创伤的耻辱感贯穿于布罗克·阿基尔的大量作品中。她认为这是家庭和社区难以就“女性身体的自主权：谁拥有它们，谁控制它们”展开深入探讨的主要原因。
“如果我们能摆脱耻辱的负担，我们将有更多的能力去应对这个时代的混乱，”她说。
布罗克·阿基尔出生于洛杉矶，在密苏里州堪萨斯城长大，从小梦想成为一名记者。她于 1992 年毕业于西北大学新闻学院，但一门剧本写作课让她意识到，她更热衷于写作
《智慧角落》 (WISDOM CORNER) 作者：大卫·赫斯卡·万布利·魏登 (David Heska Wanbli Weiden)； Ecco 出版社，320 页，30 美元。
由于对那里发生的事情有着深刻的敏锐感知，甚至连维吉尔都意识不到他族群历史中的某些部分。魏登与我们分享的这些片段令人大开眼界。
他越是对自己的历史了解之多，维吉尔似乎就越能接纳现在的自己。以及他在魏登未来的小说中可能成为的样子。—— 克里斯·休伊特 (Chris Hewitt)，《明尼苏达之星论坛报》(Minnesota Star Tribune)
娜塔莉·阿德勒 (Natalie Adler) 在《等待一个朋友》(Waiting on a Friend) 中传达了如此强烈的时空感，以至于人们很容易认为她的处女作是自传性质的。但该书设定在 20 世纪 80 年代中期的纽约东村，我推测那时阿德勒尚未出生。尽管如此，她对粗粝环境的描写、大量的唱片引用，以及对角色与他们在艾滋病初期所处之痛苦世界之间爱恨交织关系的敏锐感知，都精准得令人惊叹。
一名 29 岁的女同性恋者雷娜塔 (Renata) 是主角，书中淡然地接受了关于她的一件事：她能看到死人。雷娜塔生活的那个时代为这种能力增添了额外的悲剧色彩，因为艾滋病正在夺走许多她所爱之人的生命。她的挚友兼前
而非报道它们。
她在 1990 年代初开始其电视事业，担任过《南中心》(South Central) 和《莫莎》(Moesha) 等剧集的编剧。进入 2000 年代，她开始创作自己的系列剧，包括《成为玛丽·简》(Being Mary Jane)、《比赛》(The Game)，以及就在去年，由朱迪·布鲁姆小说改编的 Netflix 剧集《永恒》(Forever)。
关于《迪翁妮·达芙妮》(Dionne Daphne) 的想法诞生于 1994 年，那时她刚刚开启电视生涯，她觉得此时自己已经有足够的距离感去剖析自己在 9 到 12 岁之间遭受猥亵的经历。她最初将其构想为一部电影，但她知道这很难被制作出来。
用她的描述，在那时的环境下，角色驱动的剧情剧并不好卖。（她说，即便在今天，市场依然不买账：“算法显示这不符合数学逻辑，”她说道。）
在 2020 年底，一位书籍编辑联系了她，表示认为她的声音可以很好地转化为文字。她立刻想起了 30 多年前的那个想法，并开始写作。
2025 年 2 月，她把自己关在纽约市的公寓里，整个月都在完成最终定稿，将其作为送给自己的一份情人节礼物，有时一天工作 12 到 14 小时。
“写书让我兴奋的地方在于，我可以进行更深层的剖析，而角色的内心世界能告诉你比在看电视时猜测更多的事情，”她说道。
在布罗克·阿基尔 (Brock Akil) 的职业生涯中，人们对她塑造复杂黑人女性角色的赞誉，偶尔会被对其角色在性欲表达上过于开放的批评所抵消。
《等待一个朋友》(WAITING ON A FRIEND) 作者：娜塔莉·阿德勒 (Natalie Adler)；Hogarth 出版社， 288 页，$28。
室友马克 (Mark) 刚刚去世，尽管雷娜塔 (Renata) 对她遇到的幽灵感到矛盾，但她极其渴望马克能出现并帮她解决一些事情。
雷娜塔热情而易怒，是一个有趣的叙述者。她也是一个能引起共鸣的角色，因为尽管我们大多数人看不到幽灵，但她正试图弄清楚我们所有人都会好奇的事情：我们欠死者什么？悲伤是如何运作的？是否有健康的方式让我们自己和亲人面对不可避免的结局？
并不总是很清楚这些幽灵是否在帮助雷娜塔思考这些问题，但阿德勒明确表示，雷娜塔已经悟出了一些事情，就像这段辛苦得来的感悟：“在我母亲去世后，我并没有真正学会如何悲伤——你只是在痛苦，在痛苦，直到有一天有人问你晚餐想吃什么，而且房租到期了。”
《等待一个朋友》并不完美。它过度依赖音乐引用，而且雷娜塔在舞池中看到幽灵的动人场景，如果你注意到它与电影《长期伴侣》(Longtime Companion) 结尾的相似之处，那么它的力量会打折扣。但这是一部极佳的读物，并预示着未来会有更多精彩之作。—— 克里斯·休伊特 (Chris Hewitt)
“我想，迪翁妮是我拥抱那个勇敢的自我的方式，”玛拉·布罗克·阿基尔 (Mara Brock Akil) 在谈到她的主角时说道。照片拍摄于 6 月 3 日的纽约。拍摄：SABRINA SANTIAGO/THE NEW YORK TIMES
“我想，迪翁妮是我拥抱那个勇敢的自我的方式，”她说道。“那个经历了痛苦磨难才走到这一刻的人，用她的笔写下：嘿，也许我们应该关注一下。”
“很多批评来自那些不希望我们的家丑被公开的黑人女性，”她说。“那就是我收到的批评，而且是非常直接的。”
她回忆起多年前一名女性告诉她，作为律所里少数几位黑人律师之一，她担心同事看到特蕾西·艾利斯·罗斯 (Tracee Ellis Ross) 在《女朋友们》(Girlfriends) 剧集中陷入的那种麻烦，就会认为她的生活方式也是那样。“我记得当时我惊呆了，”她说。“我的反应是，‘但你确实有性生活，对吧？’”
布罗克·阿基尔始终在捍卫讲述黑人女性故事的必要性，尤其是那些拒绝遵循“体面政治” (respectability politics) 要求、拒绝被告知应当如何表现的女性，尤其是关于其性欲的故事。
作者：Andrea Flores 洛杉矶时报
在洛杉矶文化与艺术广场（LA Plaza de Culturas y Artes）的庭院旁，瓜达卢佩·埃斯皮诺萨（Guadalupe Espinoza）用手指轻轻抚摸着一座纪念碑上刻着的文字。
这座纪念碑安装于 2012 年，旨在——配合加利福利亚州议会和洛杉矶县监督委员会的正式道歉——承认在大萧条期间，墨西哥人及墨西哥裔美国人被强行驱逐出美国这段历史。
“这是帮助每个人、从家庭开始，了解他们所经历之事的起点，”埃斯皮诺萨在谈到这座纪念碑时说道。“让这件事被知晓，而不是被遗忘或掩盖。”
这块纪念牌匾和道歉信也是玛拉·A·拉米雷斯（Marla A. Ramírez）所著《被驱逐的公民》（Banished Citizens）的起点。该书现已出版，主要依托家庭口述历史，详细描述了墨西哥裔美国女性在遣返期间是如何忍受煎熬的。
在 1921 到 1944 年间，大约 1 million 生活在美国的墨西哥血统人士被送回墨西哥。拉米雷斯认为，他们成了替罪羊，是大规模清除行动的一部分，目的是为了降低国家的救济开支和失业率。被驱逐者中，有 60% 是美国公民，主要是处于混合身份家庭中的工人阶级女性和儿童。
被驱逐的人中包括埃斯皮诺萨的母亲拉蒙娜（Ramona）。尽管她 1928, 出生于加利福尼亚州圣迪马斯（San Dimas），但她还是在 1932 年与三位在美国出生的兄弟姐妹以及她们出生于墨西哥的母亲费利西塔斯（Felicitas）一起登上了前往墨西哥的火车。费利西塔斯收到了一封来自洛杉矶的遣返信，命令其被驱逐。
『被驱逐的公民』 作者：玛拉·A·拉米雷斯； 哈佛大学出版社， 368 页，$29.95.
拉蒙娜——在拉米雷斯为本书对其进行口述采访时她仍然在世——认为她家人被驱逐的原因在于洛杉矶总医院的疫苗接种记录，其中将该家庭标注为“可能成为公众负担”（likely to become public charge），即依赖政府生存的人，这在当时的 1917 年移民法中是一项驱逐条款。
在墨西哥北部，拉蒙娜有时面临住房和粮食不安全的问题，但她最终以季节性农场工人的身份回到了美国，帮助填补了第二次世界大战期间的劳动力短缺。直到 1948 年，她才永久定居在洛杉矶县。
“我们花了许多年时间来治愈他们习惯于生存的所有创伤和艰辛，”埃斯皮诺萨说。“即使是现在，当我想到我母亲和祖母所经历的事情时，我依然会感到非常悲伤——有时是手中拿着一份文件，有时是站在一个我知道我祖母在一百年前带着孩子们待过的地方。”
【此处原文出现话题跳跃，以下内容涉及 Brock Akil 及作品讨论】
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“我为能够为黑人女性的性表达开辟空间而感到非常自豪，”她说。在思考人们未来将如何记得她时，她说她希望人们认可她将黑人女性从“无性欲的刻板印象或放荡的刻板印象”中解放出来。
“我们在两者之间——我们在光谱之上，”她说。“我们不是极端的对立面。”
随着年轻观众通过流媒体服务发现她的作品，许多人指责《女友》（Girlfriends）中的女性是“有毒的朋友”，或者将《比赛》（The Game）中一名年轻女性为了足球明星男友放弃医学院的爱情描述为一个可怕的警示故事。
布罗克·阿基尔（Brock Akil）并不觉得被冒犯。她说，这正是目的所在：像举起一面镜子那样。
“我写的是事实，”她说。“事实是，如果你考虑一颗宝石，它有不同的切面，根据阳光的照射角度和你观察的位置，你会看到不同的东西，而我们就是这一切。琼（Joan）在表现出有毒的一面时，同样令人惊叹。”
在这个新 era, 布罗克·阿基尔希望通过迪翁（Dionne）的故事展现出的脆弱感，能给读者提供一个新的能够产生共鸣的灵感。
来自威斯康星大学麦迪逊分校的（教授）——在她的书中强调“遣返”（repatriation）一词时十分谨慎，她认为该词将这一行为描述为非公民移民的自愿返回。
相反，她选择使用“驱逐”（banishment）一词，来描述美国公民被强行驱逐回其族裔原籍国的情况，尽管他们拥有留在美国的合法权利。对她而言，这个词恰当地描述了这些家庭的遭遇，而这些家庭的后代至今仍在面对被“扔出去”所带来的后果。许多被驱逐者在为其出生于墨西哥的孩子办理合法手续时陷入困境，另一些人则无法接受正式教育。
“如果我们不了解自己的历史，就不知道如何应对当前的时刻，”拉米雷斯在 2012 和 2017 年间进行访谈时说道。
何塞·伊莎贝尔·“查贝洛”·维莱加斯（Jose Isabel “Chabelo” Villegas）的母亲萨拉·玛丽·罗布莱斯（Sara Marie Robles）在 1932 年 4 岁时被驱逐，他翻阅着拉米雷斯的书，直到读到关于他家庭故事的章节。在看到一张他母亲坐在加利福尼亚州帕萨迪纳市公园长凳上的照片后，他流下了眼泪，那是她 1926 年出生的城市。
“第一次看到这张照片时，它对我没有任何意义，”维莱加斯说。“但得知她被剥夺了接受美国教育的机会，这让人很难接受。”
虽然拉米雷斯明白移民社区目前正遭受攻击，但她说，她希望这些被驱逐家庭在艰苦奋斗地返回原籍国的故事，能够激励读者将绝望转化为行动。
阅读的终结是否已至？
作者：John Warner 为 芝加哥论坛报 撰写
在《大西洋月刊》7月刊的封面故事中，Rose Horowitch 宣称“阅读的终结已至”。
据我估计，这篇文章有 5,000 字以上，因此 Horowitch 最好希望至少还有一些人在阅读，否则她的论点注定将无人问津。
这是一个宏大的论点，其核心在于我们正处于人们消费信息方式的时代性转变之中，这种转变基于互联网以及现在的人工智能这两记“组合拳”。首先，我们已经习惯了碎片化的文本，比如……短信、Reddit、电子邮件和 Instagram 的配文。其次，我们现在拥有能够为我们处理长文本、模拟阅读过程的技术。
观察现状，Horowitch 直接宣布：“换句话说，美国并非不识字，而是处于‘后文学时代’（postliterate）。”
虽然这些年来我也对这个问题表达过自己的担忧，但我认为重要的是要记住，关于阅读——即一个人接触由另一个人类创作的文本这一行为和体验——在近年来，或者说在任何时候，都没有发生任何改变。无论在线短形式媒体提供了什么，那都不是阅读。我不会争论阅读是否必然更优越——好吧，是的，它确实更好——但即便有人对此持有异议，阅读依然是
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收藏家之约 MeTV，5:30 p.m. Rick Brewer 不是一个典型的收藏家。像大多数收藏家一样，他热爱 70 年代和 80 年代的玩具和物品，而且由于他动手能力强，他喜欢将这些物品修复到他小时候时的模样。但 Rick 与其他收藏家不同的是，他失去了很多记忆，因此当他看到一件来自过去的物品时，这实际上有助于触发他童年的记忆，否则这些记忆可能永远丢失。他展示了一些他最珍爱的物品，包括他在 5 岁生日时得到的 CB 无线电，以及他仅有模糊记忆但通过不懈寻找才买到一件新产品的 Sky Arrow 套装，以便他能与过去建立联系。我们的玩具专家 Joel Magee 将为 Rick 的收藏估价，并带来一件肯定能唤起他美好回忆的交易物品，但这可能不足以达成交易。
耐心的考验 (Patience) PBS，7 p.m. 在新剧集《僧侣的故事》中，当一名僧侣被发现跪在礼拜堂祈祷身亡时，Patience 和 Frankie (Ella Maisy Purvis 和 Jessica Hynes 饰) 深入挖掘这座修道院的秘密。
行尸走肉：死寂之城 AMC，8 p.m. 季度首播 在经历了多年紧张关系的顶点后，这部 8 集的第三季见证了 Maggie (Lauren Cohan 饰) 和 Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan 饰) 抛开分歧，共同在曼哈顿建立一个繁荣的社区。
不同。
也就是说，如果存在问题，那问题在于读者，而非阅读。
根据所有现有数据，美国人在业余活动中阅读的数量确实在减少。这种下降已经持续了几十年。根据国家艺术基金会 (National Endowment for the Arts) 的研究，在 1992, 年，近三分之二的美国人在工作或学习之外至少阅读一本书。到 2022 年，这一比例下降至不足一半。
然而，这一趋势并不一定是社会技术变革不可避免的结果。作为对比，在学校/工作之外阅读书籍的西班牙人数已从 2010 年的 57% 增加到 2025 年的 66%。
这表明美国文化中存在某种更深层的问题，使得业余阅读显得不那么令人向往或不再那么有价值。
可能有很多因素在同时起作用。我们对技术的条件反射习惯可能起到了一定作用，因为由于屏幕滚动的便捷性和易得性，我们倾向于转向这种无摩擦的体验。
不幸的是，我们在学校对待阅读的方式——在低年级将其完全简化为“解码”，然后在标准化评估中搜寻要提取的主旨——这是一个因素，我在自己的大学水平学生中也看到了这一点。
我们确实可以尝试在边缘地带进行小幅调整。
大白鲨：红、白与跃出 探索频道 (Discovery Channel)，8 p.m. 在美国海岸线上，一种新现象正在出现：大白鲨在加利福尼亚州跃出水面的画面被镜头捕捉到，规模前所未有。电影制作人 Jeff Kurr、海洋生物学家 Alison Towner 和电影摄影师 Andy Casagrande 旨在捕捉这种前所未有的行为，并揭开“美国大跃出”背后的秘密。
美食餐车大赛 美食频道 (Food Network)，8 p.m. 季度首播 本季是咸味与甜味的较量，共有 8 辆参赛餐车（4 辆甜点类和 4 辆咸食类）——每辆车都代表着风味、策略和烹饪创造力的动态结合——争夺冠军。主持人 Tyler Florence 将带领车队从纳什维尔出发，停靠在具有活力美食氛围的城市，同时加入出人意料的曲折环节。本季将在来自传奇人物的充满动作的决赛中达到高潮。
速成家庭 (Instant Families) TCM 频道，晚上 7 点开始 TCM 的“速成家庭”主题节目将推出三部关于在传统家庭定义之外建立起难以预料之纽带的电影。该晚的节目以查理·卓别林的《小伙子》(1921) 拉开序幕，这是早期伟大的长篇喜剧之一，由卓别林饰演的流浪汉抚养一名由杰基·库根饰演的被遗弃儿童。接下来的影片是 1987 年的《婴儿潮》(见图)，由黛安·基顿主演，她饰演一名权力巨大的纽约高管，其精心管理的生活在
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她意外继承了一个婴儿后被彻底颠覆。当晚最后一部影片是《单身母亲》(1939)，这是一部由金格·罗杰斯主演的疯狂喜剧，她饰演一名被误认为遗弃了婴儿的店员，而大卫·尼文则饰演一名被卷入这场混乱的百货公司继承人。
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通过鼓励人们放下手机，或重新激发对文学的热情，将其作为我们在学校中应当体验的一部分，从而解决这个问题。我不明白为什么我们让“帮助学生热爱阅读”这件事离开了课程大纲。
但如果我们希望阅读回归的运动能够更持久，我们就必须营造一个更有利于阅读的氛围，让我们共同传递出阅读所包含的一切：有趣、具有启发性、有用，并且在让我们与他人智慧交流的方式上是独一无二的。
我们需要对关于书籍的公共讨论提供更多专项支持，包括在书评中——正如我之前写过的，书评正在稳步消失。
我们需要给那些引导新一代进入阅读世界的人——父母和教师——提供必要的时间和空间，让他们在没有预设结果的情况下探索这一过程，唯一的目的是培养一种持久的阅读习惯。
阅读是我生命中最大的乐趣之一。我 56 岁了，不记得什么时候起就成了这样。
有多少年轻人会将“乐趣”作为阅读的理由？
也许这就是我们应该开始的地方。
John Warner 是多部书籍的作者，包括《言过其实：在 AI 时代如何思考写作》(More Than Words: How to Think About Writing in the Age of AI)。您可以在 biblioracle.com 找到他。
路易斯维尔的丘吉尔唐斯 (Churchill Downs)，那里将有一辆卡车赢得足以改变生活的 $50,000 大奖。 格兰彻斯特 (Grantchester) PBS 频道，晚上 8 点 随着 Alphy (Rishi Nair) 寻求救赎，Geordie (Robson Green) 对一名当地骗子的调查引发了一场高风险的围困。 《芝加哥》(The Chi) Showtime 频道，晚上 8 点 系列剧终 这部剧集讲述了一群芝加哥南区居民的故事，他们因巧合而联系在一起，但因对连接和救赎的需求而紧密结合，在播出了 8 季后迎来完结。由 Jacob Latimore, Birgundi Baker, Luke James 和 Shamon Brown Jr. 主演。 瑞克和莫蒂 (Rick and Morty) Adult Swim 频道，晚上 10 点 季终集 由 Dan Harmon 和 Justin Roiland 创作的动画喜剧第 9 季在《梦之球场》(Field of Dreams) 中落下帷幕。
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汤姆·洛伦兹 (Tom Lorenz) 的《像我们这样的人》(Guys Like Us) —— Mike R.，印第安纳州克朗点 Mike 特别要求一本能让人大笑且停不下来的快节奏小说。这是一个很高的要求，但我准备推荐 Sam Lipsyte 的《倾听》(Hark)。
罗斯·麦克唐纳 (Ross Macdonald) 的《移动目标》(The Moving Target)
尼尔·斯蒂芬森 (Neal Stephenson) 的《波洛斯坦》(Polostan) —— Warren T.，加利福尼亚州萨克拉门托 这与我最喜欢的惊悚片之一非常契合，它同时也是一部充满思考的小说：Max Barry 的《词典》(Lexicon)。
“极地战争：潜艇、间谍以及在融化的北极中的权力斗争” (Polar War: Submarines, Spies, and the Struggle for Power in a Melting Arctic)，作者：Kenneth R. Rosen
为那些能把这些副标题印在书封上的书籍设计师点赞！对于 Jerry，我推荐 Robert Kurson 的 “火箭之人：阿波罗 8 号的勇敢奥德赛以及带领人类首次前往月球的宇航员” (Rocket Men: The Daring Odyssey of Apollo 8 and the Astronauts Who Made Man’s First Journey to the Moon)。
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由于她将作为周四的压轴嘉宾为本届音乐节揭幕，她的演出绝对不容错过。
Little Simz：多年来，Little Simz（下午 5:45，Tito’s 舞台）一直处于蓄势待发的潜伏期。虽然她在职业生涯中很快便获得了评论界的赞誉，但作为一名英国嘻哈艺术家，她始终处于大众关注的边缘。然而，了解她音乐的人都深爱着她。她的第六张录音室专辑《Lotus》获得了广泛的评论界好评，而今年春季早些时候发行的最新 EP《Sugar Girl》，则为她那充满活力且具有感染力的作品集增添了另一抹亮色。
最佳舞台 Bud Light：周四的 Bud Light 舞台上几乎涵盖了所有风格。无论你是对澳大利亚奇才 Empire of the Sun 的千禧流行乐感兴趣，还是喜欢音乐人兼制作人 Blood Orange 的低保真律动，亦或是 Between Friends 的独立电子乐观主义，你在 Bud Light 舞台一定会度过一段美好时光。请继续关注该舞台的压轴嘉宾——芝加哥当地人 John Summit，他那极具感染力的浩室音乐 (House Music) 已俘获了全世界粉丝的心。
其他推荐 Wet Leg：虽然 Lollapalooza 音乐节近年来倾向于流行和电子音乐等风格，但它仍然在阵容中为传统的摇滚乐队留出了相当大的份额。来自英国的独立后朋克复兴乐队 Wet Leg（晚上 7:30，Allianz 舞台）是今年阵容中最有趣的乐队之一。通过两张专辑（同名专辑《Wet Leg》和《Moisturizer》），该乐队吸引了包括摇滚乐迷及非摇滚乐迷在内的广泛受众，他们都沉醉于该乐队那种有趣且粗犷的摇滚风格。他们在傍晚时分的演出无疑将成为周四音乐节完美的“味觉洗涤剂”。
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周五 不容错过 Charli XCX：这不是 Charli XCX 第一次参加 Lollapalooza。事实上，多年前我第一次看她的演出是在一个观众只有一半的侧舞台上。但几年时间能改变很多，没有人比 Charli 更清楚这一点（晚上 8:40，T-Mobile 舞台）。随着上一张专辑《Brat》的巨大成功，Charli 获得了主流认可，以至于她成为了周五的压轴嘉宾之一。她兼具流行偶像与摇滚歌手的特质（正如她新专辑的主打单曲《Rock Music》所证明的那样），同时也是一名极具掌控力和吸引力的表演者。那些既想跳舞又想冲撞 (mosh) 的观众一定会喜欢她的演出。
Zara Larsson：流行之星的成名之路有时很奇妙。以 Zara Larsson（下午 4:40，T-Mobile 舞台）为例。这位歌手在电台中已活跃十余年，拥有《Lush Life》和《Symphony》等热门歌曲，但在过去一年左右随着第五张录音室专辑《Midnight Sun》的发行之前，她从未真正获得广泛的知名度。这张史诗般的舞曲流行专辑灵感源自她在故乡瑞典度过的一个夏天，目前凭借像《Midnight Sun》这样的热门单曲在全美持续走红。在看过 Larsson 的现场演出后，我可以说观众们将获得一次极致享受。她的演出将观众互动、编舞舞蹈以及强有力的唱功完美结合。你绝对不想错过。
Slayyyter：周五出现了一个趋势：那些潜伏多年且现在终于获得应有关注的艺术家。Slayyyter（晚上 6:45，Airbnb 舞台）也不例外。这位来自圣路易斯的流行之星创作以 Y2K 风格驱动的音乐，最终通过其单曲《Crank It》和《Dance…》在社交媒体上获得认可，这两首歌均出自她备受赞誉的最新专辑《Worst Girl in America》。一段在 Coachella 音乐节上引发轰动的演出视频——观众们跟随《Crank It》跳跃并大合唱——进一步提升了她在公众面前的知名度。希望能重现那种病毒式音乐节体验的粉丝应当提前到达。
最佳舞台 Airbnb：今天下午，一些最有趣的艺术家将在 Airbnb 舞台上亮相，包括充满梦幻与怀旧色彩的 Love Spells，以及极具魅力的法国电子音乐人 Oklou。这里也是观看 Slayyyter 表演的绝佳去处，但别忘了留下来等待那位独树一帜的德国 DJ、歌手兼词曲作者 Horsegiirl，她最出名的是佩戴马头面具（没错，真的）。Horsegiirl 同样创作极其震撼、欢快的硬核音乐 (happy hardcore)。这与紧接在她之前在同一舞台表演的 Slayyyter 那种具有冲击力的流行音乐形成了完美的互补。
其他看点 Smashing Pumpkins（葱花团）：如果没有一个怀旧之选，Lollapalooza 音乐节就不完整，而今年的音乐节邀请了来自芝加哥本地的 Smashing Pumpkins (8:30 p.m. Bud Light) 作为周五晚间的主打领衔艺人。撇开争议不谈，没有什么比 Smashing Pumpkins 演出所营造的同袍之情和社区感更令人心潮澎湃的了。资深乐迷和 X 世代肯定会欣赏这次复古的回溯，为音乐节这个忙碌且多元的周五画上圆满句点。
周六 不容错过 Leon Thomas：他曾花费多年时间为其他艺术家创作歌曲，最著名的是为 Ariana Grande 和 SZA 创作。在此之前， he 主要以童星身份为人所知，曾在百老汇的《狮子王》(The Lion King) 和《紫色》(The Color Purple) 等音乐剧中演出，并在 Nickelodeon 频道的情景喜剧《胜利》(Victorious) 中出演。但 Leon Thomas (4:30 p.m. T-Mobile) 一直梦想能作为独唱艺人脱颖而出，并最终在 2024. 年发行第二张专辑《Mutt》时实现了这一目标。该专辑在评论界和商业上都取得了巨大成功，并帮助他赢得了 2 项格莱美奖，巩固了他在业内的专业地位。寻求更加惬意且具有参与感的下午场演出的观众，应前往 T-Mobile 舞台观看 Thomas 的表演。
Olivia Dean：大多数人都热爱 Olivia Dean (8:30 p.m. T-Mobile) 也就不足为奇了。这位俏皮的英国歌手兼词曲作者在去年发行第二张专辑《The Art of Loving》后大获成功。像《Man I Need》（在 Billboard Hot 100, 榜单上排名第 2）和《Nice to Each Other》等热门单曲，巩固了她作为一名冉冉升起的 R&B 和流行星的地位。正因如此，Dean 能领衔 T-Mobile 舞台毫不意外。她那场在芝加哥没有停靠站且已售罄的巡演门票在转售网站上售价数百美元，因此这次 Lollapalooza 的演出可能是观众今年在芝加哥观看 Dean 表演的唯一机会。你绝不会想错过她的。
Geese：如果流行音乐不是你的菜，你可能会喜欢 Geese (7:30 p.m. Allianz)，这支来自布鲁克林的后朋克乐队将为 Allianz 舞台的一系列表演收尾。通过他们的 4 张专辑，该团体培养了一批狂热的粉丝，致力于他们的实验摇滚风格。这在去年发行最新专辑《Getting Killed》时达到顶峰，该专辑获得了广泛的评论界赞誉。他们的现场表演充满活力且具有驱动力，绝对令人难忘。
最佳舞台 Bud Light：请早到现场观看英国摇滚乐队 Wolf Alice。记得留下来观看说唱组合 Clipse，他们的表演总是极其震撼。随后，Ethel Cain 将在傍晚时分以她的民谣流行风格带来一段温暖而忧郁的收尾。而对于那些寻找 K-pop 精神提神的观众，就不要错过 Jennie 了，这位 Blackpink 成员也已建立起自己独立艺术家的地位。
其他推荐 Sienna Spiro：尽管在 Airbnb 舞台上的时间仅有 45 分钟，但 Sienna Spiro（下午 5:15，Airbnb）在周六下午肯定会引起轰动，她将演绎其首张 EP《Sink Now, Swim Later》以及最近发行的首张专辑《Visitor》中的歌曲。这位活泼的流行、爵士和灵魂乐歌手毫不意外地通过社交媒体积累了粉丝群，而她的单曲《Die on This Hill》在全球销量已超过 400 万份，这无疑将助力她在未来几年进一步突破。能在座无虚席的 Airbnb 舞台上听到她的演出，是观众不应视为理所当然的享受。
星期日 不容错过 Muna：魅力十足的独立流行乐队 Muna（下午 4:45，T-Mobile）有谁不爱？他们极具感染力的歌曲和活泼的舞台表现，使他们成为全国观众甚至 Lollapalooza 预订代理人的宠儿。该乐队十年前首次在这里演出，但自那时起，他们的星光影响力增长了十倍，并在今年早春推出了第四张录音室专辑《Dancing on the Wall》。在本周日下午，尽情享受他们回归 Lollapalooza 舞台的时刻吧。
Turnstile：朋克并未死去，或者至少在来自巴尔的摩的乐队 Turnstile（晚上 7 点，Bud Light）的风格中没有死去。该团体的声音经常被描述为旋律硬核和替代摇滚，已发行四张专辑，每一张都比前一张更成功且更受赞誉。对 Lollapalooza 摇滚部分感兴趣的观众肯定会想观看他们在 Bud Light 舞台上的早晚场演出，届时希望粉丝们能尽情 Mosh 并狂欢。
Monaleo：与往年相比，今年在 Lollapalooza 亮相的说唱艺人数量有所下降，但幸运的是，休斯顿出身的说唱歌手 Monaleo（下午 6:30，Airbnb）出现在了今年的名单中。她的 2025 年专辑《Who Did the Body》是一部南方哥特嘻哈佳作，包含像《Sexy Soulaan》这样庆祝非裔美国人身份和文化的即时经典曲目。Monaleo 的歌曲极具磁性，她必将以其舞台表现力和对享受乐趣的执着，吸引新老粉丝。
作为一支经典摇滚乐队的创始成员参加巡演，就像赢得了一场消耗战。当你处于 80 岁的门槛上——正如许多仍在巡演的摇滚名人堂成员那样——仍有能力进行高水平演出，这可能是一件喜忧参半的事，尤其是当曾经的队友已经退休或去世时。
这是李·洛纳恩 (Lee Loughnane) 深有体会的。作为摇滚名人堂组合 芝加哥 (Chicago) 的创始成员，洛纳恩在 4 月宣布 singer/songwriter 罗伯特·拉姆 (Robert Lamm) 因健康问题退出巡演。而将在 10 月年满 80 岁的洛纳恩，成为了 芝加哥 乐队中最后一名仍留在巡演阵营的创始成员。
“我希望每个人都能还在，”他说，“但生活并非如此。”
上个月，多年来在 芝加哥 乐队备受推崇的铜管乐 section 中与洛纳恩并肩作战的沃尔特·帕拉扎伊德 (Walter Parazaider) 因阿尔茨海默病并发症去世，尽管他早在多年前就已退出巡演。创始歌手兼吉他手特里·卡斯 (Terry Kath) 在 1978 年的一场枪械事故中丧生。
芝加哥 乐队最著名的成员或许是彼得·塞特拉 (Peter Cetera)——他演唱了诸如《Baby, What a Big Surprise》和《Hard Habit to Break》等歌曲的主唱——他于 1985 年退出。洛纳恩称，曾有努力尝试邀请他回归，但他表示，“那在很久以前就失败了。”
该乐队最初成立于 1968, 当时名为 The Big Thing，这是其第二个名称 The Chicago Transit Authority 的前身。为了提供一个参照视角，《美国偶像》第 6 季选手鲁迪·卡德纳斯 (Rudy Cardenas)——他于上个月加入了该乐队
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最期待的是 Allianz 舞台，这里将迎来一连串极具吸引力的艺人演出。建议早点前往，观看风格独特（但并非总是如此）的 R&B 艺人 Destin Conrad。随后登场的是流行与灵魂乐艺人 Amber Mark，她一定会吸引那些在寻找下一个类似 Olivia Dean 式流行跨界风格的好奇乐迷。接着，Little Mix 成员 Jade 将把她的前卫流行乐带上舞台，随后是 Aespa，这个韩国女子组合将超流行（hyperpop）风格转化为 K-pop 之声。
其他看点 Jade：在经历了 X Factor 打造的女子组合 Little Mix 的多年时光后，没人能预料到 Jade (5:45 p.m. Allianz) 会成为什么样的艺人。正因如此，她的首张个人录音室专辑《That’s Showbiz Baby!》如此令人惊叹，其中融入了合成器流行（synth-pop）和迪斯科元素。这张风格多元、几乎无法定义类别的唱片在歌词创作和流行结构上堪称奇迹。主打单曲《Angel of My Dreams》听起来像五首不同的歌曲融合在一起，而这正是其优点。周日，她将在傍晚登场，一定会像她的唱片惊艳听众一样，让现场观众赞叹不已。
关于音乐节
Lollapalooza 2026 将于 7 月 30 日至 8 月 2 日在格兰特公园（Grant Park）举行。大门每天上午 11 点开放，晚上 10 点关闭。主入口位于密歇根大道（Michigan Avenue）和 Ida B. Wells Drive，北门位于门罗街（Monroe）和哥伦布大道（Columbus）。入场及再次入场均需佩戴音乐节手环。观众在进入后，允许额外离开并再次进入音乐节 2 次。入场及再次入场均需佩戴音乐节手环，并在进入后可离开并再次进入 2 次。8 岁及以下儿童在持票成人陪同下可免费参加（每位成人限带两名儿童）。目前大多数门票已售罄，截至发稿时，周日的 1 日票数量有限；详情请访问 lollapalooza.com。
舞台
Bud Light、T-Mobile、Perry’s、Allianz、Kidzapalooza、BMI、Airbnb 和 Tito’s 舞台将在整个音乐节期间 hosting 演出。每天的主要领衔艺人将在 Bud Light 和 T-Mobile 舞台演出，Perry’s 舞台则主打电子乐表演。
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[[IMG_XXXX]] Chicago 乐队的 Ray Herrmann、Lee Loughnane 和 Jeff Coffey 于 2017 年在加利福尼亚州西好莱坞演出。VIVIEN KILLILEA/GETTY
（接上文）演唱 Cetera 的歌曲 —— 出生于 1978 年。
Loughnane —— 以在《25 or 6 to 4》和《Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?》等 Chicago 经典曲目中吹奏出高亢的号段而闻名 —— 现居住在亚利桑那州的塞多纳（Sedona），但他成长于埃尔姆伍德公园（Elmwood Park），那里在 2012 年以他的名字命名了 Lee Loughnane Way 街道以表 honoring。如今，Loughnane 成长的房子由他的侄子拥有，而他的姐姐仍住在大约半个街区外。
“即使在最疯狂的梦想中，你可能也从未想到，首先你能以此为生，然后在你离开后，还能有刻着你名字的东西被人们记得，”他说。
[[IMG_XXXX]] 粉丝们在 2024 年 Lollapalooza 音乐节上随 Melanie Martinez 的表演起舞。TESS CROWLEY/芝加哥论坛报
下个月，Loughnane 将与 Chicago 乐队一起回到该地区，与同样是风城原住民的 Styx 乐队共同领衔 Allstate Arena 的演出，这是名为“风之城”（Windy Cities）巡演的一部分。
“我知道 (Styx 的) 音乐，”Loughnane 说，“但我认为如果你问他们，他们可能会给你一个类似的答案。他们一直忙于工作，而不是听别人在做什么。”
这并不完全正确。Styx 的主唱兼吉他手 Tommy Shaw 表示，自他们 1969 年的首张专辑发行以来，他就一直热爱 Chicago 乐队，当时 Shaw 只有 15 岁。“当 Chicago Transit Authority 出现时，”Shaw 说，“它改变了我的世界。”
尽管 Shaw 在技术上并非 Styx 乐队的创始成员，但他在 1976 年加入，正好赶上了乐队的黄金 era。他说，要消除那种“新来的人”的感觉“花了一段时间”，而且在 Styx 几次重组中的第一次（始于 1990 年）期间，他曾离开乐队几年。尽管另一位歌手兼吉他手 James “J.Y.” Young 从成立之初就在乐队中，但 Shaw 是该乐队事实上的领导者。原贝斯手 Chuck Panozzo 会在某些歌曲中加入舞台演出；他的兄弟、前 Styx 鼓手 John Panozzo 在 30 年前去世，而原歌手兼键盘手 Dennis DeYoung 则于 1999 年离开乐队。
大多数经典摇滚乐队已经停止录制新素材，要么是因为投资回报率不足，要么是因为死忠粉丝只想听到热门金曲。芝加哥乐队自 2014 年以来仅发行了一张原创素材专辑，且极少演出过去四十年内录制的任何作品。
对于 Loughnane 来说，原因很简单。“我们试图让观众在座位上对我们的表演保持兴趣。我们精心编排的传世曲目每晚都行之有效。”
Styx 采取了不同的方法。虽然没有像《Come Sail Away》、《The Grand Illusion》以及 Shaw 的招牌曲目《Renegade》这类体育场摇滚主打歌的演出是不完整的，但乐队仍在继续创作、录制并表演新素材。他们的“风城”巡演曲目单中包括了 2025 年的《Circling From Above》和 2021 年的《Crash of the Crown》中的歌曲。
“我们是有感知能力的生物，我们的脑子还在运转，”Shaw 说道。“所以，我们不想仅仅依赖过去。”
“不过，”他补充道，“我们的过去确实相当辉煌。”
出行指南 8 月 21 日晚上 7 点，在 Allstate Arena，6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont；门票 $145 起，购票请访问 rosemont.com
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Lollapalooza 对骚扰采取零容忍政策，包括基于种族、性别、性取向、宗教、残疾、体型、外貌、年龄或原国籍的骚扰。Lollapalooza 鼓励顾客在感到受到威胁或不安全时联系工作人员。需要紧急医疗援助的顾客可前往现有的医疗帐篷。
Lollapalooza 已与 This Must Be the Place（一家预防药物过量非营利组织）合作。他们的展位将为顾客提供纳洛酮（Naloxone，一种阿片类药物拮抗药），并提供关于芬太尼（Fentanyl）的教育。
无障碍设施
经过训练的服务型迷你马或犬类允许进入节日场地，以协助残疾人士。携带服务动物的访客将收到一份《服务动物主人责任告知书》。为聋哑或听障顾客提供部分有美国手语翻译的音乐表演。
抵达后，需要无障碍观看区域的访客应前往无障碍中心（Access Center）了解无障碍腕带计划的相关信息。轮椅、电动轮椅和代步车仅限行动不便的顾客使用。整个节日场地以及各无障碍观看平台均设有无障碍便携式厕所。任何需要携带处方药的人员必须在每个入口门向医疗人员出示带有药房标签的容器。
失物招领
位于 Columbus 和 Ida B Wells 交汇处的主访客服务帐篷（Guest Services Tent），您也可以访问 lollapalooza.liff.app。此外，请在节日期间注册您的电话，您将收到一个 QR 码，以便节日工作人员与您联系。
《心跳停跳》(Heartstopper) 演员阵容 与深受喜爱的角色共同成长
作者：Eleanor Stanford 纽约时报 (THE NEW YORK TIMES)
在《心跳停跳》(Heartstopper) 的最后一部荧幕作品中，其创作者 Alice Oseman 想要增加电影感。
在三季电视剧中，这部令人振奋的青春成长浪漫剧讲述了文艺的 Charlie (Joe Locke 饰) 和运动型的 Nick (Kit Connor 饰) 在英国高中的生活中相爱的故事。Oseman 表示，她希望目前在 Netflix 上线播出的电影《心跳停跳：永远》(Heartstopper Forever) 感觉“更高级、更成熟一些”，她在最近的一次采访中说道，“这在某种程度上与这些角色现在几乎已经成年这一事实相一致。”
与剧集一样，电影中融入了 Oseman 的《心跳停跳》(Heartstopper) 图形小说中标志性的手绘涂鸦，动画的心形、星形和叶片在屏幕上迸发，以展现 Nick 和 Charlie 情感的强度。但《心跳停跳：永远》(Heartstopper Forever) 的规模感也更强，例如一个宽画幅镜头跟随着两名少年在日落时分冲向大海的码头，天空布满了橙色和紫色的条状云朵，随后他们在港口闪烁的灯光前深情接吻。
他们在电影中的情感弧线也更加成熟，该片由 Wash Westmoreland (执导过《依然爱丽丝》、《珂莱特》) 导演。
Oseman 表示，《心跳停跳》(Heartstopper) 的一个关键部分始终是 Nick 和 Charlie 如何“让彼此变得更强大、更自信”。在《心跳停跳：永远》(Heartstopper Forever) 中，当他们面对心理健康问题和日益增加的成年人挑战时，这对伴侣必须依靠这种支持。随着他们在学校共同度过的时光接近尾声，
汉姆在新作中加入 扮演“强化版”自我的趋势
作者：Matthew Huff 《纽约时报》
在 2000 年代，当 Seth Rogen 及其长期的创意合作伙伴 Evan Goldberg 编写电影《这就是结局》（This Is the End）——一部关于被天启之日遗弃的朋友们的末日喜剧——的剧本时，出现了一个问题：让演员扮演完全虚构的角色，还是扮演他们自己的“强化版本”，这样会更有趣？
两人决定选择后者，让 Rogen、James Franco、Jonah Hill 等人扮演末日后的自我版本。
Goldberg 在一次采访中表示，真人秀电视的兴起使得观众越来越好奇明星的生活。因此，他与 Rogen 决定利用这种好奇心，并发现扮演一个更糟糕的名人版本“通常更有趣”。
Ken Marino 和 David Wain —— 现正上映的喜剧片《盖尔·多特里与名人性通行证》（Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass）的编剧 —— 对此表示赞同。在他们这部喧闹的冒险片中，盖尔（Zoey Deutch 饰）和她的男友汤姆（Michael Cassidy 饰）随口约定了一项“名人性通行证”，理论上允许双方在机会出现时，与一名各自选择的名人发生关系。当汤姆在一次与 Jennifer Aniston（饰演她自己）的偶然相遇中兑现通行证时，盖尔订了一张前往洛杉矶的机票，目标只有一个：与 Jon Hamm（同样饰演他自己）发生关系。抵达后，盖尔在好莱坞寻找汉姆，途中遇到了 Henry Winkler、“怪异的阿尔” Yankovic 以及汉姆在《广告狂人》中的共演好友 John Slattery。与《这就是结局》一样，《盖尔·多特里》利用了观众对名人演员的既有认知，通过操纵预期来制造笑料。
这些电影是一个不断增长的趋势的一部分。今年，流行歌手 Charli XCX 在伪纪录片《那一刻》（The Moment）中塑造了一个强化版的自我；Lady Gaga 在《穿普拉达的女魔头 2》中与 Miranda Priestly（Meryl Streep 饰）发生冲突。诸如《哈克斯》（Hacks）、《工作室》（The Studio）和《回归》（The Comeback）等剧集将虚构角色与好莱坞名流融合在一起。Nicolas Cage 在 2022 年的电影《不可承受之重量》（The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent）中，扮演了一个陷入困境且基本失业的自我版本。2025 年，James Marsden 因在《陪审团义务》（Jury Duty）中扮演一个自恋的自我化身而获得艾美奖提名。
左起 Kit Connor 和 Joe Locke，他们在 7 月 14 日于伦敦参加了由创作者 Alice Oseman 出席的《心跳停不停 永远》（Heartstopper Forever）首映礼。该图形小说的最终卷近期也已出版。SHANE ANTHONY SINCLAIR/GETTY
尼克正在准备进入大学，而曾被一名朋友称为“边缘弃儿”的查理，正在竞选高中班级领导。(我们也看到他们之间发生了比前几季更多的性行为。)
Locke 表示，这部电影在很大程度上讲述了两个角色如何“弄清楚，他们不再是合在一起的一个完整圆圈，而是像一个韦恩图，在各自的生活中拥有独立的事物，但又能契合在一起”。
两人关系的甜蜜感帮助《心跳停不停》（Heartstopper）成为一种现象，并使该剧（以及它所基于的图形小说）多年来赢得了忠实的粉丝群。根据 Netflix 的数据，该剧每季的观看次数均超过 10 million 次，并在数十个国家的 Netflix Top 10（该平台每周最受关注剧集列表）中名列前茅。
Jon Hamm 在《盖尔·多特里与名人性通行证》中扮演他自己的一个版本。SONY PICTURES CLASSICS
在过去的几年里，演员们与角色一同成长。Locke 在被选中出演时年仅 17 岁，他在最近的一次视频采访中表示，这部剧“几乎在每一个方面都改变了我的生活”。尽管在出演该剧之前，他并不认为自己能成为一名演员，但此后他主演了漫威剧集《阿加莎：混沌之杖》（Agatha All Along），并有几部即将上映的电影。
谈到早期季度时，Locke 说：“我当时几乎是在扮演一个版本的我自己。”但随着角色和演员共同成长，Locke 不再将 Charlie 视为“我自己的延伸；这感觉更像是一对兄弟姐妹，在成长过程中走上了不同的道路，”他说道。
当《心跳停拍》(Heartstopper) 在 2022 年 4 月首播时，像《亢奋》(Euphoria) 等热门剧集中青少年 LGBTQ+ 角色的故事情节往往集中在危险的性行为和令人震惊的行为上。许多在大小屏幕上讲述的酷儿爱情故事最终都以悲剧收场。
但 Oseman 的职业生涯始于青少年小说，这位作家表示，即便在那个时候，“也存在大量令人振奋、积极且快乐的酷儿故事”。她说，当电视观众称赞《心跳停拍》第 1 季“做了一些与目前荧幕上截然不同的事情”时，她感到很惊讶。
如今，随着其他具有更快乐结局的酷儿爱情故事（包括《热烈竞争》(Heated Rivalry)）变得极受欢迎，Oseman 说：“很高兴看到浪漫主义迎来了一小段时间的辉煌。”她补充道，“也许这就是人们在目前这个世界如此糟糕的时刻所渴望的。”
《心跳停拍》中的朋友圈一直代表着性别和性取向的万花筒，Locke 表示，他“感到无比自豪，因为自剧集开始以来，尽管世界的政治格局发生了变化，但该剧并未随之改变，并保持了其特质”，他将其描述为展现“对酷儿身份和酷儿群体的积极描绘”。
去年，在英国最高法院裁定跨性别女性不符合法律定义的女性几周后，
可能的领衔主演是 Cage。
“我以前从未见过他，而且他在剧本里的样子看起来并不太理想，”同样执导了这部电影的 Gormican 说，“所以这是一个漫长的过程。”直到超级制片人 Jerry Bruckheimer 将剧本发送给 Cage，这位演员才与 Gormican 见面。
一旦名人同意扮演他们自己，接下来的步骤就是微调剧本，使虚构的版本在需要时尽可能准确，同时在名人的自尊心允许范围内最大限度地推动角色发展。
Slattery 对扮演一个落魄版本的自己竟如此简单感到兴奋。“我做任何事情都不会出错，”他在最近的一次采访中说。“这是一种解放，因为我看起来越糟糕，效果就越好。”
在是否在没有绑定名人的情况下编写剧本（因为知道如果他们拒绝，你就没有项目了），还是先向名人推荐，而没有剧本之间，存在着一道分界线。
“这是一种很有意思的感觉：‘嘿，我们写了一个剧本。希望你喜欢，’”同样执导了《盖尔·多特里》(Gail Daughtry) 的 Wain 在谈到接触 Hamm 时说道。
在最近的一次采访中，Hamm 表示，他发现这个剧本“以一种最好的方式显得愚蠢和笨拙”，从而挽救了这个曾经暂定名为《我要那个 Hamm》(I’ll Take the Hamm) 的项目，使其免于迅速夭折。
“拿自己开玩笑是我热爱做的事情，”Hamm 说。“这具有巨大的价值，尤其是如果观众习惯于以某种特定的方式看待我。”在 Hamm 同意接演该角色后，他给 Slattery 发了短信并鼓励他签约。
对方拒绝了。
“我们曾有一个非常兴奋的剧集，”Goldberg 说。“然后演员退出了，这个想法就再也不奏效了。”
Goldberg 说，第 2 季的一集在最终有人签约之前，为了 9 个不同的演员被重写了 9 次。而第 1 季的一集被推迟到第 2 季，是因为为其编写剧本的明星存在档期冲突。
与 Paul W. Downs 和 Jen Statsky 共同创作《黑客》(Hacks) 的 Lucia Aniello 在艾美奖上下跪请求 Carol Burnett 以本人的身份出演一集。Downs 则表示，他记得当 Cher 的经纪人转发了一封来自这位演艺偶像关于某个潜在角色的电子邮件时，内容简单地写着：“我不想演。”
英国的平等立法。该剧的演员和剧组拍摄了涉及跨性别骄傲游行的场景，用于《Heartstopper Forever》。尼克、查理及其朋友们参加游行部分是为了支持艾丽（Yasmin Finney），她曾就读于他们的全男校，但后来转学到了姐妹学校，并在那里与塔拉（Corinna Brown）成为了朋友。
布朗在最近的一次采访中表示，目前围绕跨性别权利的政治气候使得像游行这样的场景变得“如此具有政治色彩”，这与前几季的情节有所不同。布朗说，在风景如画的英国小镇拍摄这场欢快地游行是“非常美好的”，但“回看时却很沉重”。
在游行前的一段独白中，艾丽说：“现在全世界都讨厌我。政府正在剥夺我的权利，以及我们为之奋斗的一切。”她闭上眼睛并摇了摇头，补充道：“我只想做我自己。获得自由。获得幸福。”
奥塞曼花十年时间以不断增加的深度讲述这些角色的故事，她说，在屏幕上和书页上同时将《Heartstopper》带向终点感觉很“超现实”。（该系列图画小说的第六卷也是最后一卷于近期出版。）
“我知道，我的其他作品可能永远无法再次达到这个成功的高度，”她说，“面对这种情况确实很奇怪，但从某种意义上来说，这也让人感到一种释放。”
至于尼克和查理，作者表示，观众必须想象他们成年后的关系里程碑，包括可能的婚礼或一起养狗。
但奥塞曼认为他们会一起度过大学及之后的时光：“归根结底，这是一个浪漫故事，我们希望他们能拥有永远的幸福。”
他在整个职业生涯中做出牺牲，以陪伴孩子。而对于一集以《极速前进》为主题的《Hacks》剧集，该节目的主持人 Phil Keoghan 重写了他的开场白，使其更加真实。
然而，安排人才并润色他们的角色仅是成功的一半。将现实生活中名人的虚构版本整合到现实名人同样在扮演虚构角色的世界中，需要大学先修课程（Advanced Placement）级别的写作水平。
在《穿普拉达的女装 2》中，安妮·海瑟薇饰演安迪·萨克斯，但 Lady Gaga 饰演 Lady Gaga。那么安妮·海瑟威也存在于《穿普拉达的女装》的世界中吗？安迪·萨克斯看过《公主日记》吗？
该片导演 David Frankel 表示：“真实的演员并不存在于那个世界中。这就是为什么没有演员的客串。我们刻意排除了演员，因为那样你会感到困惑。”相反，Donatella Versace、Marc Jacobs 和音乐家 Jon Batiste 是该片众多客串嘉宾之列，而比如 Sarah Jessica Parker 则没有。
在《不可承受之天才的分量》中，Gormican 拒绝启用 Cage 之前合作过的演员。而在《The Studio》中，编剧们避免提及 Seth Rogen 参演的项目。
尽管演员扮演自己的情况带来了所有独特的制作困难，但 Hamm 将扮演 Jon Hamm 与扮演 Don Draper 视为同样的事情。对他来说，两者都是角色。
在谈到他的“Gail Daughtry”角色时，他说：“我绝对不是在扮演我自己。这部电影里没有我的真实版本。这一切都被放大、疯狂化、夸张化了。John Slattery 饰演的那个住在车库里对着人形沙袋出拳的自己，与 John 的日常生活相去甚远。”
《宝贝蓝》(Baby Blues) —— Rick Kirkman 和 Jerry Scott 著
《zits》 —— Jerry Scott 和 Jim Borgman 著
《大 avenida》(Grand Avenue) —— Mike Thompson 著
《金发女孩》(Blondie) —— Dean Young 和 John Marshall 著
《听听廷克森一家怎么说》(Take It From the Tinkersons) —— Bill Bettwy 著
《狐步舞》(FoxTrot) —— Bill Amend 著
《C-Kennel 之犬》(Dogs of C-Kennel) —— Mick 和 Mason Mastroianni 著
全数统计 (FULL COUNT)： 最多 12，（或者 13？）
7/26
作者：Mark Mcclain | 编辑：StanlEy nEwMan (stanxwords.com)
横向 1 吸入或呼出 7 圆形的词缀 11 大胆猜测 15 前小雌马 19 处于劣势 20 乐观者的座右铭 21 侏罗纪巨兽 22 说话不清晰 23 傍晚时分 25 最快乐的地方 27 科幻光束 28 蛋鸡 29 口腔顶部 (腭) 30 Paper Mate 的竞争对手 31 波士顿机场 33 电影中的食人魔 34 起火的石头 36 维生素调节机构 39 没有被欺骗 41 林肯的姻亲 42 极小的 43 相当高的人 46 美国海军学院 (USNA) 新毕业生 47 使用剃须刀 51 墨西哥食物 52 迪士尼电影中的鱼 54 背叛者 55 箭头上的短语 56 法庭贵宾 57 鸡的食道 58 翡翠岛 (爱尔兰) 59 已停产的硬币 60 凤凰城的邻居 62 光环 63 英国式的亲吻 64 Slurpee 销售商 66 家庭房 70 泰晤士河畔的小镇
作者：Zhouqin Burnikel | 编辑：Patti Varol
横向 1 做某事 4 招聘会收获 8 强力主张 14 插入，如链接 19 准备期 21 拥有粗腿的哺乳动物 22 用灰烬染色 23 转身指令 24 冬帽特征 25 拥挤/果酱 26 澄清短语 27 过分自信 29 部分恢复 31 政变目标 33 小型露营遮蔽所 35 迟钝者之位 36 “Despacito” 歌手 Fonsi 39 洛杉矶警局 (LAPD) 的一部分 40 设有电影制作人学校的非营利组织 42 痴迷的 45 繁荣 49 进行一项大胆的行为 52 献给某人的诗 53 《萤火虫》中的 Tudyk 54 效仿 Alysa Liu 56 小蠹虫目标 57 极其奢华 59 之前 61 放松的叹息 62 布鲁姆日庆祝活动中心的 Novel 64 德克萨斯州最西端的城市 66 McIntosh 或 Macintosh 68 罗宾眼中的常春藤 (Poison Ivy) 69 制作泡菜的调料 70 *明确阐明 72 殖民地中的昆虫 75 海洋顶端捕食者 77 纽约市的 __ Place 78 无根据的 80 护发领域的 Vidal 83 维达 (Vader) 的童年绰号 84 最南端的常春藤盟校 86 派对领导者？ 87 软件驱动的特效 (F/X) 88 即兴表演者的结束语 91 高脂肪饮食 93 “看我发现了什么！”
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71 酸味水果 72 热带水果 77 压扁的圆 78 在 __ 中 (循规蹈矩) 79 完全没有 80 最佳名单 81 最高的客户评分，通常为 83 新年派对着装 85 警告标志 86 剪了些羊毛 87 唤猫声 88 半局 (棒球) 90 高度 91 诗意的山谷 92 飞得很高 93 __-ops (严重的心理战) 94 Godzilla 的践踏之地 97 预先决定的 98 法国葡萄酒 101 __ nutshell (简而言之) 102 润滑装置 104 Do 或 mi 106 文学中的 Lorna 110 三月疯狂 (March Madness) 轮次 112 贝果数量 114 冒蒸汽 115 只要请求 116 啤酒花饮品 117 它可能会记录私人评论 118 彻底断绝/干净的切口 119 需修剪的区域 120 反对票 121 短时间内减少
纵向 1 夏娃的第二个
9 to 5
94 工作很多的人？ 96 插画师使用的填墨工具 99 执行许多任务的组织 100 青蛙的零食 101 至关重要的 102 说话不清楚 103 “La Brea”中的一个 105 狮子和老虎 109 明白情况 112 *投递信封的地方 115 击掌的声音 118 开始协作 120 陷入火海 121 公开 123 拼写规则的开头，或在回答带星号线索时需记住的规则 125 一块土地 126 低脂肪 127 骑自行车的试骑 128 剧中的角色 129 像雏菊一样的花 130 藏起来 131 读心者的能力
Down (向下) 1 __ Romeo：赛车品牌 2 中止 3 隐含的 4 密苏里州最繁忙的机场 5 2006 年首次亮相的任天堂游戏机 6 打开收音机？ 7 “起床啦！” 8 使惊叹 9 垂直通道 10 披挂的婚礼服装 11 发现号宇航员 Ochoa 12 “我要跟你坦白……” 13 止咳糖浆剂量 14 OPI 的竞争对手 15 电影剪辑序列 16 赛艇比赛 17 Raison d’ 18 高端相机缩写 20 安克雷奇北部的国家公园 28 蹼足岸鸟 30 易碎的 32 尼斯沙拉中的鱼 34 -sci
2 Ben Solo 的母亲 3 车牌 4 I Love Lucy 中的女士 5 再次变得时尚 6 __-cone 7 六月底 8 供给/需求科目 9 苹果电脑 10 30-Across 的东西 11 相机存储卡 12 耕作，如土壤 13 像 __ 一样坚固 14 拳击赛事 15 热门 WWW 门户 16 Grafton 的 A 代表什么 17 争吵 18 挺拔 24 抗议者的合唱 26 战胜 29 例如 Hi-fi 32 像糖蜜一样 33 花卉支持者 35 征收，如税收 36 SLR 设置 37 新闻女播报员 Sawyer 38 Paul Bunyan 等人 40 兜帽附件 42 非比赛观看者的询问 44 Doe 的幼崽 45 护肤品牌 47 沼泽低地 48 “你可以指望我！” 49 臭名昭著的罗马皇帝 50 高尔夫巨星 Norman 53 SportsCenter 播报员
37 Nome 的圆顶之家 38 脖子长的鸟 41 公然展示 43 破坏性强风 44 银行大厅设备 45 悠闲的步态 46 粉丝俱乐部的对象 47 “罗马假日”踏板车 48 像某些加热的帖子 49 命令 50 “某种程度上” 51 “怎么了，兄弟！” 55 热线报告 58 头灯？ 60 graph 或 gram 的前缀 63 电子乐乐器 65 具有频繁出入口的混合通道 67 平滑工具 68 发现的惊叫 70 露趾鞋 71 Alley- 73 侦察单位 74 紫菜包饭的替代品 76 例如柏树 78 直到 79 Ian Fleming 的母校 80 浏览 81 亚马逊的内容 82 停止坐立不安 83 只有一张点数的牌 85 头版素材 89 狡黠的人 90 拥有禁果的花园 92 责任 95 松鼠的家 97 一些熟食肉卷 98 遗传学先驱 Mendel 101 嘴巴 104 俚语中的“扔” 106 例如在京都的基维人 107 塞拉 ，非洲 108 某些裙子的特征 110 悄悄地令人不安 111 雪天乘车 112 巨龙之地 113 “既然那样……” 114 格莱美获奖班卓琴手 Fleck 116 在抢劫中帮手 117 科苏梅尔货币 119 渗出 122 部分注册护士的工作场所 124 发短信者的“胜利！”
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54 见世面 56 吃光 57 许多实验室工作人员 60 60 110-Across 等 61 灵活的游泳者 64 坐在椅子上 65 干衣机过滤网的东西 66 取下，如帽子 67 没用的 68 大教堂中心 69 准备睡觉 72 Clinton 的副总统
Jumble (乱序拼词) 将六个乱序词重新排列，每格一个字母，组成六个单词。然后将圈出的字母排列起来，根据这幅漫画的提示形成惊喜答案。
73 多达 74 狼吞虎咽 75 宣泄情绪 76 有点紧张 80 “__ 是人性……” 82 培训中心 83 最佳女主角奥斯卡三联组的第一个名字 84 非常惊讶 85 睡前诵读 87 增加了一些 89 派对组织者
91 不太具体 94 小争执 95 鳄梨酱原料 96 Roo 的妈妈 97 动物群的对应物 99 额外项目 100 猫头鹰的评论 103 可疑的 104 西方葡萄酒中心
数独 填满网格，使每行、每列以及粗线框定的 3x3 宫格内包含 1 到 9 的每个数字。
105 同意/赞成 107 鲍姆公主 108 宇航员 Armstrong 109 exist 的结尾 111 印第安纳·琼斯所厌恶的爬行动物 112 回收容器 113 Paramount+ 频道
难度：
1. 根据提示定义词汇，将单词写在带有数字下划线的“单词”列中。 2. 将字母填入图表中对应的数字方格内。 3. 图案完成后，可从左向右阅读该引言。填写单词的首字母由上而下排列，将组成一个首字母缩略词，揭示该引言的作者及其主题。
提示 单词
横向 1 陶器碎片 6 《周六夜现场》(Saturday Night Live) 短剧 10 平底船 14 武装 ___ 16 Manilow 歌曲《Copacabana》中的主体 17 不在听力范围内 18 教堂长椅上的词 19 棕熊队史上最伟大球员 Bobby ___ 20 画家 ___ Borch 21 重金属时代？ 23 Whopper 告知者 25 耳垂装饰 27 小房子（英式英语） 29 巴黎舞曲 30 Jay 或 em 之后跟随的字母 33 受攻击的 35 小片陆地 37 声音省略 38 国际理解 39 “我 ___ 孤独”：嘉宝 (Garbo) 40 紫红色 41 巢形卵形 42 Ferber 和 Purviance
上周的填字游戏
“裹糖果”
“旋风之旅”
“专业人士”
作者：Charles Preston
44 乔 ___ 杂草 45 扩散 47 已故喜剧演员 Johnson 50 埃及统治者（简称） 53 咩咩叫 55 Wally 或 Ronny 56 岩石类型 57 翻跟头动作 60 ___ 陛下 61 平庸的运动员 62 ___ go bragh 63 2025 年停用的硬币 64 佛罗伦萨的盛宴
纵向 1 无靠背座位 2 穆斯林美女 3 绘制中 4 第 17 个希腊字母 5 精巧熟练的 6 用作龙虾饵料的 the sculpin 鱼 7 芭比的男友 8 Clara Bow 9 ___ 之阳之国 10 街头俚语 11 无意识状态 12 造型师 Cassini
谜题
上周的 Quote-Acrostic (引文填字游戏)
(Andrew) HAYDU: (Life) : IN THESE UNITED STATES (在美国)：我带我 7 岁的小孙子去打一年一度的流感疫苗。当护士准备注射器时，她问：“你去年打针有反应吗？”“有，”我的孙子严肃地回答，“我尖叫了。”
上周的 Sudoku (数独)
本周的 Jumble (混淆词谜)
13 渐隐 15 橡子生长 22 基础舞蹈 24 栖息 26 酷！ 28 最被滥用的 30 肉类买家的选择 31 爵士与蓝调歌手 James 32 居民：后缀 33 钢厂废料 34 丰盈的管弦乐作品 36 歌手 Lotte 37 农场咩咩叫者 38 通行权是其中之一 40 “No ”：Roberto Durán 43 ___ red cent! (一分钱也不！) 45 盐湖城附近的城市 46 蛋白石/玉髓 48 空房标志 49 奖金 50 芥末植物 51 他让蛋糕更精美 52 尚未最终定稿：法律 54 ___ today: from now on (今日：从此以后) 58 ___ in the moon (月亮中的) 59 Hartmann von : 德国诗人
上周的答案可在今日的“Puzzle Island Solutions”中找到。© 2026 Creators News Service.
上周的 答案可 在今日的 “Puzzle Island Solutions” 中找到。
Horoscopes (星座运势)
如果 7 月 26 日是你的生日：2026 年的第一部分时段可能考验了你。将你学到的经验带入今年接下来的日子里，这段时间应该是更容易度过的。从现在起直到 8 月底，你可能会积累更多——宇宙会给予保护，并强调让你在未来的旅程中获得清晰的认知。
白羊座 (3 月 21 日- 4 月 19 日)：如果你的个人周期一致，今天在宇宙星空下是一个处理事务和结识新朋友的积极日子。创意方案可能会轻松地出现。
金牛座 (4 月 20 日- 5 月 20 日)：将时间、能量和/或金钱投入到你的家居空间，可以建立一些在未来既实用又令人愉悦的事物。财务能量不一，倾向于修复而非反抗。
双子座 (5 月 21 日- 6 月 20 日)：当行动与言语一致时，信任就会建立；反之则会产生裂痕。身边的人——甚至是宠物——可能会提供治愈的魔力，无论是同情与团结，还是摇尾巴或打呼噜。
巨蟹座 (6 月 21 日- 7 月 22 日)：你的财务状况正在建立更多积极性，但并非所有人都会透明——在共同投资或涉及共享资源时请谨慎。
狮子座 (7 月 23 日- 8 月 22 日)：有减法带来的增加，也有加法带来的增加。你就是你终极的杰作。去掉不属于你的部分；增加让你变得更真实的元素。
室女座 (8 月 23 日- 9 月 22 日)：结果的美好取决于两点：充分的准备和绝佳的时机。接下来的 1 周左右是准备的好时机。如果你的个人运行轨迹一致，8 月初是更好的启动之日。
天秤座 (9 月 23 日- 10 月 22 日)：有些时期更适合内在体验，有些时期更适合扩展你的社交网络。接下来的 1 个月左右是扩张期。在气温高于 0 度的日子里出门，更好的天气会提高机会。
天蝎座 (10 月 23 日- 11 月 21 日)：如果你建立了它，他们最终会来。建立你的简历、资历、证书、技能和知识库。任何一点学习都不会被浪费，即使有时看起来时机过早。
射手座 (11 月 22 日- 12 月 21 日)：如果你觉得自己像个冒充者，而你确实如此，那么——
Bridge (桥牌)
Q.1—双方均脆弱，作为南家，你持有： ♠A Q 3 ♥7 5 ♦K J 8 6 4 ♣K Q 4 南家 西家 北家 东家 1NT 2♥ Pass Pass ?
你会怎么叫牌？
Q.2—东-西方脆弱，作为南家，你持有： ♠9 6 4 ♥A 10 9 3 ♦A 10 9 4 ♣6 2 在对手沉默的情况下，搭档开叫 1 无将。 你会怎么叫牌？
Q.3—双方均不脆弱，作为南家，你持有： ♠Q 8 6 5 ♥A Q 9 7 4 ♦A Q 3 ♣10 南家 西家 北家 东家 1♥ Pass 1NT Pass ?
siderleadingonlywithwhat youreallyknow.Ifyoufeel likeanimposter,andyou’re not,considerworkingonre- leasingoldfearandshame. 摩羯座 (12月 22日-1月 19日)：如果你有时渴望被看见，那么现在这可能不再是一个问题，你的“全貌”现在应该清晰可见。更多的富足正在积累。 水瓶座 (1月 20日-2月 18日)：你的阴影是一个宝库，但你必须克服旧有的羞耻感才能将其挖掘出来。要有勇气发掘你最伟大的天赋和才华，这是值得的；面对过去，面对你自己。 双鱼座 (2月 19日-3月 20日)：你现在或许能够对枯燥的日常工作做出一些显著的改进。当你投入精力让自己的生活变得更轻松时，每天都会有值得感激的回报。
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文字游戏 (WordGame)
这个游戏挑战你在一个主词中，尽可能快地找出尽可能多的单词。 FILIGREE (FIL-ih-gree)： 精美或复杂设计的装饰性镂空花饰。 你能在 FILIGREE 中找到 21 个或更多单词吗？ 平均成绩：16 个单词 时间限制：25 分钟 规则如下： 1. 单词必须包含四个或更多字母。 2. 通过添加“s”而达到四个字母的单词（如“bats”和“cats”）不计入。 3. 动词仅使用一种形式——要么用“pose”，要么用“posed”，不可兼选。 4. 不使用专有名词和俚语。
文字游戏答案：
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By Robert McCoppin CHICAGO TRIBUNE
Patti Miller has never known a life without the horses at Hawthorne Race Course.
Her visits to the track in west suburban Stickney began when she was a baby. Her grandfather trained horses there. As a teenager, she worked at Hawthorne as a pony girl, riding alongside high-strung race horses to guide them to the starting gate in front of thousands of fans.
Now 69, and after decades as a trainer herself, she’ll lead her horses out of Hawthorne for good, as the course ran what was likely its last race on July 19 after 135 years in operation. As the last remaining commercial course in the Chicago area, Hawthorne’s closure is the end of an era that once saw five tracks running the most popular spectator sport in the country.
AN ERA
The Carey family has owned the track for more than a century. Despite years of assurances from
Above: Horses run on grass during the last race of the day at Hawthorne Race Course on July 19 in suburban Stickney.
The course likely ran its last race on July 19, after 135 years in operation. ARMANDO L. SANCHEZ/CHICAGO TRIBUNE
Residents put monitors in areas where pollutants are ever-present issue
By Finnegan Belleau CHICAGO TRIBUNE
Sonia Monet Saxon often wakes up around 4 a.m. to the smell of burning asphalt.
Her McKinley Park home is close enough to an asphalt plant that the stench makes it difficult to go outside some days.
Long before wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota brought record-breaking levels of PM2.5 to the Chicago region a week ago, pollutants have been an ever-present problem in many communities.
That’s why, a day before the smoke plumes descended, Saxon
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was using zip ties to fasten an air quality sensor to the railing of a house in McKinley Park, the latest of 15 or so installations she’s done over the past few years. Her goal is to monitor pollution from the asphalt plant.
“I love this neighborhood so much, but if you were here yester day or the day before around this time, it would smell like burning asphalt,” she said. “It was almost unbearable to be outside.”
Air quality in Chicago is measured in different ways, from fairly cheap sensors such as the one Saxon installed to the sensors in the network set up last summer by the city of Chicago and Univer sity of Illinois Chicago. Then there are the sophisticated regulatory monitors that are much more
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owner Tim Carey that he would get financing to open a casino to save the track, that never happened. The facility went bankrupt and is being sold to a company that will end racing there.
“It’s crushing,” Miller said. “We hung tough, and it never happened. How did they screw this up so bad?”
The answer to that question lies in years of missteps by lawmakers and track owners, competition from an explosion of gambling, and people turning away from a sport that once dominated American culture.
In the mid-20th century, horse racing drew more spectators than even the national pastime of base ball. Throngs turned out to see legendary horses like Seabiscuit, Man o’ War and Secretariat, who were well-known even to non-rac ing fans.
But as sports like football and basketball grew, horse racing began to tail off in popularity, seen
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Trump administration turns system it oversees into ‘deportation factory’
By Caroline Kubzansky and Joe Mahr CHICAGO TRIBUNE
On a May morning, Immigra tion Judge Peter Kim’s Loop court room offered a scene that would help explain how Chicago would soon lead the nation in deporta tion orders.
In notes kept by a volunteer group of court observers, they described an overflowing court room, with people standing two rows deep up to an interpreter’s desk. One observer jotted down: “I’ve never seen this before.”
Neither, apparently, had Kim, a recently transferred judge from Los Angeles. According to the notes, he said, “this is so hard. This is not going to work.”
It was the first recorded instance of dozens of so-called “mega-mas ter” hearings: enlarged versions of early-stage hearings where immi grants appear in large groups. Combined with a massive turnover in judges on the Trump-controlled court and less-immigrant-friendly rules, the hearings helped fuel a dramatic rise in the number of removal orders issued by judges there — turning what once was a large but average court into a national trendsetter for the presi
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By Christy Gutowski and Gregory Royal Pratt CHICAGO TRIBUNE
State officials have suspended a Chicago plastic surgeon’s license, temporar ily barring him from prac ticing medicine in Illinois, following a Tribune investi gation finding the state had not disciplined him despite eight patient deaths.
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation has acknowl edged flaws in its investi gation of Dr. Ayoub Sayeg, which began after it received a complaint in late 2020 regarding one of the deaths. Three of Sayeg’s patients died of complications from surgery while that process was pending, the Tribune reported in early June.
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation has pledged to pursue the maximum penalty against Sayeg to bar him from practicing in Illinois. Sayeg, 58, who lives in Michigan and runs another plastic surgery business there, is fighting to keep his Illinois license.
Days after the newspaper published its findings, the Illi nois Medical Board ordered an inspection of the doctor’s 63 Laser & Skin Clinic on the Southwest Side, and on June 18 two state investiga tors — including the depart ment’s chief of investigations — inspected the facility, according to records the agency recently provided to the Tribune.
A division director then suspended Sayeg’s medical license on July 7, the records show, saying the doctor failed to provide some mate rials the department had subpoenaed to prove he was in compliance with educa tional requirements related to anesthesia services at his office-based surgical center.
Specifically, the state said Sayeg failed to provide proof of “continuing medi cal education in the delivery of anesthesia services” and proof of a certified registered nurse anesthetist’s advanced cardiac life support certifica tion, according to the records.
The division director found “the public interest, safety and welfare imper atively require emergency action to prevent” Sayeg’s continued practice of medi cine, saying his actions “constitute an immediate danger to the public,” the records state.
Sayeg’s license was suspended “indefinitely, effective immediately and without prior notice,” the records show.
A woman who answered the clinic’s phone early Friday told a Tribune reporter “Dr. Sayeg is no longer here.” She declined to answer further questions and said she would have someone call back.
The Tribune’s investiga tion described how eight of Sayeg’s patients — all of them women of color — died in a seven-year span shortly after their surgeries at his clinic, located at 3918 W. 63rd St. in a predominantly Latino neighborhood.
Six of the women died from complications of plastic surgery, according to medi cal examiner and coroner records, and the other two overdosed on pain medica tion at home. Each surgery
By Steve Sadin FOR THE LAKE COUNTY NEWS-SUN
People in Waukegan look ing for a fiberoptic internet connection with a high-speed 7G connection accommo dating multiple devices and simultaneous users, or some one who needs an introduc tory plan meeting their basic needs, will have a new oppor tunity to find it.
Tony Signporella, the director of government rela tions for Clearwave Fiber, said at a meeting of the City Council’s Public Works & Infrastructure Committee on June 15 that the company plans to build an under ground fiberoptic network to accommodate 9,000 homes and 2,300 businesses.
Signporella said the network will help economic development for the city. It has options for people who are underserved, as well as businesses that want a high-speed plan because of their complex technological needs.
Dr. Ayoub Sayeg, whose license the state recently suspended, had been performing plastic surgery at 63 Laser and Skin Clinic on West 63rd Street in Chicago, seen Friday.
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involved a tummy tuck and at least one other procedure, typically liposuction.
State officials have acknowledged they acted too slowly after receiv ing a complaint on Oct. 26, 2020, about the death of Idalia Corcoles, a 39-year- old Chicago mother of four who died the previous year, shortly after her surgery. Her family sued Sayeg and his anesthesiologist in 2021, and jurors delivered a $56 million verdict in late 2024 following a trial. Meanwhile, the state licensing investiga tion languished.
Not until Sept. 5, 2025, did the department file a complaint alleging the doctor’s conduct violated the Illinois Medical Practice Act, the newly obtained records show. On April 9, the depart ment amended its complaint to include allegations involv ing another patient, Crystal Walker Keating, 47. She died in November 2018, the same day Sayeg performed her tummy tuck, liposuction, flankplasty and fat grafting of the buttocks, also known as a Brazilian butt lift.
Her estate filed a wrong ful death lawsuit and a trial ended in 2024 with a hung jury. After that, attorneys agreed to nearly $1.1 million in settlements with the vari ous parties, including the hospital and medical staff that treated Walker Keat ing. Sayeg and his business entities were responsible for $470,000 of the total, court records show.
Sharon Israel, 49, of Round Lake, died shortly after she underwent surgery on April 14, 2021. Her stepdaugh ter, Yacarah Israel, told the Tribune on Friday that while the doctor’s tempo rary suspension brought her some solace, she wishes the
are from 100 meg all the way up to seven gig, which is astronomically fast as you can imagine.”
The Waukegan City Coun cil unanimously approved a master right-of-way agree ment between the city and Clearwave Fiber on Monday at City Hall without debate, giving the company the right to create its fiberoptic network.
With Clearwave already operating in Buffalo Grove, Rolling Meadows and a number of other municipali ties in the Chicago area, Sign porella said Waukegan is an ideal location for Clearwave. The size is appropriate, it has the right infrastructure foun dation and advantages over cable, he said.
“We use only fiber,” Sign porella said. “Cable compa nies use cable and sometimes wire. They don’t have the speed of fiber optics.”
The company plans to start work during the last three months of this year. Chris Lively, a construction manager for Clearwave, said at the committee meeting he anticipates the company will complete the network within a year from the start of construction.
state had acted earlier.
“At least other people won’t be harmed,” she said. “How many deaths does there have to be before they say, ‘OK, let’s really take control and take action?’ Why does there have to be so many deaths for them to finally find a reason, because I’m pretty sure the information they found now they could have found before.”
Sayeg has not responded to repeated Tribune requests for comment, but depart ment records show he has denied wrongdoing in the care of his patients. His attorneys recently raised a statute-of-limitations argu ment regarding the investi gation into Corcoles’ death, with the state responding that its complaint was filed well within the allowed time frame, records show.
His attorney in the state proceedings, Michael Gold berg, described Sayeg to the Tribune on Friday as an “excellent practitioner.”
“We believe he is being unfairly targeted by the department for minor issues having nothing to do with his actual abilities as a doctor,” Goldberg said in an emailed statement, referring to the documents the state demanded related to anes thesia services. “I have no idea why.”
A status hearing in the state licensing proceedings is scheduled for Aug. 17. In Michigan, licensing officials confirmed they also are inves tigating him after receiving complaints from a woman and her mother about their 2024 surgeries. Sayeg has an active license to practice in Michigan, but state officials confirmed they issued an administrative complaint on June 9 based on their investi gation into the women’s alle gations that he botched their respective procedures.
In response to the Tribune’s reporting, Illinois regulatory officials also have said they are performing an internal review of how they handled allegations against Sayeg and plan to pursue changes to state laws to help
Lively said at the commit tee meeting, there will be a number of fiber distribution areas (FDAs) that accom modate approximately 400 homes. Lines will frequently be parallel to other lines running under the city.
“Public works knows where they are,” Lively said. “We want to make sure there are no issues, and if there are, we correct those, and we try to mimic what the previous communications system is doing. All of that is in one bundle.”
Ald. Keith Turner, 6th, is already excited about the fastest possible internet connection in the city, yet he wants to make sure there is no expense to the city.
“Are you telling me we are going to get 7G to my house? I want it,” Turner said at the committee meeting. “You are paying? The city is not foot ing the bill for this thing?” he added, wanting assurance that Clearwave, not the city, is paying for the entire cost.
accelerate the disciplinary process in similar cases.
The newspaper report drew strong reaction from elected public officials. Chicago Ald. Silvana Tabares, 23rd, whose ward includes the clinic, wrote a letter last month to state and city officials expressing “grave concern” about the Tribune’s findings.
“These tragedies — involv ing mothers and women of color who sought affordable cosmetic procedures such as tummy tucks, liposuction, and ‘mommy makeovers’ — are deeply alarming,” Tabares wrote. “The clinic operates in a residential-commercial corridor serving hardwork ing families in our South west Side neighborhoods. The reported mortality rate far exceeds national averages, and the prolonged adminis trative proceedings raise serious questions about the adequacy of oversight for outpatient surgical facilities.”
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, whose administration over sees doctors, called Sayeg a “wrongdoer” and said his administration is “seeking the most stringent penalties that you can get on somebody that is licensed and breaches their obligations.”
“And of course it is a trag edy — that people who have been ill-affected by having trusted this doctor — is some thing that is unspeakable,” Pritzker said last month at an unrelated news conference. “I think all of us realize that in health care we rely upon those health care profession als to do the right thing and this person was not doing that.”
Illinois state Sen. Mike Porfirio, a Burbank Demo crat, also pledged to explore legislative remedies “to prevent future tragedies like this from happening again.”
“The victims, their families and our community deserve proper justice for any harm that has been caused,” he said in a statement last month.
Tribune reporter Olivia Olander contributed to this report.
company’s responsibility is to the customers who will have the service.
“We have to build it, and build it right,” he said. “There is no capital put forth by the city of Waukegan whatso ever.”
As soon as an FDA is operational, Lively said the company will be able to connect customers. Prices range from $34.99 monthly for the most basic Fiber 100 service to the 7G plan for $195, according to docu ments Clearview provided to the city.
Contracts are not required, and there is no limit to the data a person can receive, according to the documents. Installation is free and auto matic price increases are not part of the plan, though there is no guarantee there will not be a hike.
Different speeds meet different needs. Signporella said Monday a family with several children all playing games on the internet at the same time while parents are working from home may benefit from faster service. A couple who needs a Wi-Fi connection and streams their television shows may find the 250 Mbps connection for $50 a month is best.
By Rick Pearson and Jeremy Gorner CHICAGO TRIBUNE
With only 100 days until the Nov. 3 general election, it would seem that questions surrounding Democratic House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch’s handling of sexual harassment alle gations against former state Rep. Harry Benton would be an issue ripe for Republicans looking to make gains in the chamber where they are a superminority.
But there are myriad reasons the issue is hard for Republicans to exploit, not least the fact that the GOP has increasingly bordered on irrelevancy in Illinois, its big-money donors evapo rating as its former subur ban power base has grown more ideologically, racially and ethnically diverse, and as it struggles to compete in Democratic-drawn gerry mandered districts.
Then there is one over riding factor in the current political climate — a GOP that pays fealty to a president with little support among residents in the state’s most populous counties.
Kent Redfield, a profes sor emeritus of politics at the University of Illinois Spring field, said things might be different “if this were a competitive state, that there was not an overwhelming fundraising differential, if there were incumbent office holders of both parties in state constitutional offices.”
Instead, he said, “The Republican Party is in danger of becoming just kind of a regional, downstate conser vative MAGA kind of orga nization,” using the acronym for President Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” slogan.
By Robert McCoppin CHICAGO TRIBUNE
Pamela Berman, who is blind, got the scare of her life while walking across a Chicago street when she belatedly realized she had walked diagonally through the intersection. That meant she was risking her life by walking through traf fic. Luckily, she crossed unharmed.
“It was very upsetting,” she said.
Now, she is thankful that the city of Chicago is install ing audible traffic crossing signals for people with vision problems. “It’s fantastic,” she said.
The city “is off to a strong start” in its first year of a court-ordered program to install crossing signals for the visually impaired, an independent monitor found — though none of the new signals inspected met all technical requirements.
Chicago installed acces sible pedestrian signals, or APS, at 78 intersections — eight more than required initially. With previously installed signals, that brings the total to 165 intersections with the signals, represent ing about 6% of nearly 2,800 pedestrian signalized inter sections.
Last year, to speed up the slow pace of installa tion, a federal judge ordered the city to begin installing 1,844 signals over 10 years to provide safer crossings to blind and low-vision pedes trians, and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Overall, of 756 APS devices assessed, monitor Michael Shaw found 91 APS devices were found fully compliant with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
In total, 1,789 deficiencies were recorded regarding placement, functionality, maintenance or accessibil ity. Consistency in install ing the signals is incredibly important to someone who can’t see and is trying to find and use them at a loud, busy intersection.
Redfield said Democrats could counter any Repub lican attempt to gain polit ical advantage from the Benton situation by point ing to Trump — and the $5.6 million he paid writer E. Jean Carroll after a civil jury found him liable for sexually abus ing her in the 1990s and then defaming her — “as the poster boy for the issue of sex and politics.”
“The Democrats are in a strong position to hide behind Trump and to raise the spec ter of Trump and to use it as (a) ‘whataboutism’ diversion,” he said.
Redfield said the power ful position of Democrats in a one-party state “provides license and cover, and it allows them to deflect because the opposition is so weak.” Some Republican lawmakers, he added, could fear riling Welch and becom ing a target of a well-funded Democratic opponent in the future.
Redfield’s comments came after the state Legislative Ethics Commission, a group of four Democratic and four Republican lawmakers, voted 8-0 on Thursday to release Inspector General Michael McCuskey’s investigatory report on Benton, who quit his legislative seat on July 3. But the report is unlikely to be made public until the end of the month, since state law gives Benton time to respond to the inspector general’s findings and the commission redacts personal information out of privacy concerns.
But a monthslong Tribune investigation into Benton found that Welch’s office first knew about highly questionable behavior by the lawmaker in 2023. That’s when a young Benton staffer filed a lengthy list of harass ment allegations, many of
Pamela Berman, who is blind, uses a crosswalk with the help of her service dog Brian after pushing a button on an auditory processing signal APS, to cross Berwyn Avenue at Ashland Avenue in Chicago on July 15. The APS produces a beeping sound so visually impaired people can cross safely.
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An APS at the intersection of Berwyn and Ashland avenues in Chicago on July 15.
them of a sexual nature, with Welch’s then-chief of staff. But Welch’s office didn’t contact Benton until three months had lapsed and the staffer had quit her job over what she said was fear for her mental health.
In meetings with various House Democratic caucuses, Welch has said the staffer did not want his office to take any action until she had left her job — something she said she does not recall saying.
Welch also contended the staffer did not want to “pursue” action against Benton, but she said that was in reference to rejecting Welch’s office’s repeated push for her to file a complaint with the legislative inspector general’s office. The former staffer had made clear to Welch’s office that she did not want Benton acting the same way toward women in the future and thought the speaker’s office could handle her complaint internally.
The former staffer said nothing was done to disci pline Benton at the time. Welch went on to support Benton’s narrow 2024 reelec tion victory with $1.4 million in campaign cash.
Benton ultimately faced no discipline until this year, after a female lobbyist had an inter action with him this winter at a bar in Chicago’s River North, where the lawmaker used his phone to show her pictures of women he claimed to have slept with and made lewd comments toward her, the Tribune investiga tion found. The lobbyist’s complaints about Benton’s behavior reached Welch’s office, and the inspector general was asked to inves tigate.
McCuskey, a former federal judge in Cham paign, appeared Friday on
WDWS radio there, and without releasing details of the still-confidential report, vastly lowered expectations of any bombshell findings when he said, “If you read the Tribune, you’ll know more than I do.”
Welch has said the report will show that his office acted “properly” regarding the former Benton staffer’s report of sexual harassment. But because a one-year statute of limitations for the inspec tor general to issue findings has elapsed on incidents she described, it is unlikely McCuskey’s report will detail her 2023 complaints, let alone judge the appropriateness of Welch’s actions.
With Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker urging Welch to come clean with the public about his actions, the speaker — facing criticism from the House Democratic Women’s Caucus, which called his handling of the case “insuf ficient” — has not addressed several detailed questions posed by the Tribune.
There has been no confirmation that Welch himself spoke with Benton after the former staffer’s complaint. The speaker has not explained the propriety of funding Benton’s 2024 campaign while his office was aware of his conduct toward the former staffer, nor has he explained why he did not act three years ago to remove Benton from Demo cratic caucus membership and committee posts, as he had done to discipline other House members.
Democratic state Rep. Kelly Cassidy of Chicago, a member of the Legislative Ethics Commission, released a statement Friday saying “the allegations against Speaker Welch are deeply concern ing, and to this point, have not
give intersection informa tion, before it gives a spoken message, vibration or beeping signal to cross.
Disability Rights Advo cates filed a lawsuit in 2019 on behalf of the Ameri can Council of the Blind of Metropolitan Chicago to force the signal instal lations, which have been common for years in some other cities. San Francisco and Seattle have hundreds of such signals, and New York has thousands.
“Chicago was far behind the times,” attorney Rachel Weisberg said. “We’re glad to see that progress is being made, but we’re concerned about the deficiencies. We’ll work to make sure the signals are working optimally for people.”
been adequately explained.”
“I plan to speak fully to the conduct of Speaker Welch, Rep. Benton, and our broken system, and I won’t stop until Springfield is a safe place for every one of us,” Cassidy said, adding she was reserv ing further comment until the report is released.
But Redfield, citing Welch’s majority of 78 Demo crats in the 118-member chamber, questioned whether the speakership is in jeopardy.
“If you’ve got a huge major ity, you can count to 60 and you can lose 18 people and still get” to the votes needed for election as speaker, he said.
“I ought to be worried about the (sexual harass ment) issue in general. I ought to be worried about defending and protecting and strengthening the insti tution,” Redfield said of the thinking among Democratic legislators who need Welch’s help and money for reelec tion. “But is this the hill I want to die on? Do I want to cut off Welch’s support? I’m going to have to go into the speaker’s office and ask for favors. I want to have access to power — and so you end up pulling your punches.”
Jessica Dixon Heitman, whom Democratic Party leaders last week selected to replace Benton through the end of his term and on the November ballot, said Friday that she would welcome Welch’s political backing for the upcoming election. In 2023, Heitman briefly worked with Benton and the former staffer who made the allega tions in 2023 against him, and Heitman said last week that working for Benton was “not a great fit.”
“Based on what I know today, I would accept campaign support from Speaker Welch, the Demo cratic Party, and anyone who shares my commitment to making Illinois more afford
The signals were prior itized at dangerous inter sections, near public transportation and facilities, and by public request. Many of the signals are concen trated in and near downtown, in the Loop and the Near West Side, River North, Stree terville and the Gold Coast.
The goal is to have the signals at all city intersec tions by the end of 2040. The city set up a website and a 311 phone line to take requests for signal installa tion or repairs.
able for hardworking fami lies,” Heitman said in a statement. “I have not spoken to the Speaker directly about supporting the campaign, but as with all campaigns we are working to build momentum and support from the resi dents of the 97th District.”
As for calls for ethics reforms to strengthen the role of the legislative inspec tor general’s office, allow the public release of more inves tigatory reports, or change how sexual harassment issues are handled in the legisla ture, Alisa Kaplan, executive director of Reform for Illinois, sounded skeptical, given the lopsided Democratic major ity.
“When you have super majorities like this, when you have so many safe districts … it’s harder to hold represen tatives, it’s harder to hold the party leadership account able,” Kaplan said.
“Certainly if there were (a) healthier balance and more real, meaningful competi tion between the parties, there would be more pressure on both of them to act … and right now that’s been lack ing,” she said, pointing to an overall weakness in Illinois’ ethics laws compared with other states.
“We know that when lawmakers get together and really want to … affect change, they can do it,” she said. “We need more legislators who want to do the right thing and are courageous enough to step up and get it done.”
Redfield said he believed the way Welch has handled the case of the former Benton staffer “has been terrible.”
“There’s just no good outcomes from this woman, the staff person, being treated this way. It’s bad for her. It’s bad for Welch. It’s bad for the system,” Redfield said. “It just feeds the narratives that the legislature is corrupt or incompetent.”
“Chicago was far behind the times. We’re glad to see that progress is being made, but we’re concerned about the deficiencies. We’ll work to make sure the signals are working optimally for people.”
RACHEL WEISBERG, attorney
Illinois Central’s electrification 100 years ago brought boom in ridership
By Doug Ross FOR THE POST-TRIBUNE
This weekend’s Pullman Railroad Days event marks a celebration of a century-old decision that brought about a boom in ridership for the South Shore Line.
The railroad is participat ing in an event at Pullman National Historical Park in Chicago that marks the 100th anniversary last Tuesday of the electrification of the Illi nois Central trains.
Electrification of the Illi nois Central had an obvious cause. “It was smoke.”
South Shore Line riders are used to the shiny silver trains with orange stripes built by Nippon Sharyo after the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District was created in 1977 to rescue the commuter rail line.
Longtime riders will remember the orange cars that rattled along the rails before that. Those cars were built as a direct result of the Illinois Central electrifica tion.
Norman Carlson, presi dent and managing editor of the Shore Line Interurban Historical Society, is the unof ficial historian for the South Shore Line. “I’ll be either here, there or everywhere” at the Pullman event, he said.
Before the Illinois Central cars were electrified to run on 1,500 volts of DC power, the South Shore Line ran on 660 volts of AC power. Electricity was the driving force, in more ways than one, of those trains.
Carlson interviewed Samuel Insull Jr. in 1978 to get perspective on Insull’s father’s imprint on the rail roads and northwest Indiana.
The railroads were part of Samuel Insull Sr.’s plan to build demand for electric ity, which Insull provided. Insull’s Commonwealth Edison acquired Chicago Rapid Transit Co. after it couldn’t pay its electric bills.
The South Shore Line’s counterpart, the North Shore Line, was formed in 1916 when Insull acquired the Chicago and Milwaukee Electric Railway. It’s now the CTA Yellow Line, also called the Skokie Swift.
The South Shore Line was lucrative because it gave Insull access to a coal-fired power plant to be built in Michigan City.
By building a power plant and operating the railroad, Insull could get a cut on the coal delivered to his power plant. Coal mined in south ern Illinois was put on trains, then shifted to barges, then back to trains to transport it to the Chicago area. Each time it was loaded or unloaded, the railroad made money.
“If they control the rail roads, they could make even more money. So now the South Shore railroad was looking even better to them,” Carlson said.
“The icing on the cake,” in Insull’s words, was to take the South Shore Line downtown.
South Shore Line trains ended at 111th Street, the Pullman station, and passen gers had to have an Illinois Central steam engine take them downtown.
“They always wanted to
By Marni Pyke DAILY HERALD
Dozens of Metra and CTA stations are inaccessible for riders with disabilities, records show.
“It is a real challenge,” explained U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, a veteran who uses a wheelchair after losing both legs in the Iraq War.
“There’s a lot of times the elevators aren’t working. If you have a visual impairment, it’s hard to use the ticketing machines, and it’s hard to find your way. If you have a hearing impairment you can’t hear the station announce ment,” Duckworth said last week.
The Hoffman Estates Democrat and a Republican colleague, Sen. Dave McCor mick of Pennsylvania, intro duced legislation to renew the All Stations Accessibility Program.
Illinois Railway Museum President Zachary Ehlers, left, discusses Illinois Central car 1380, built by Pullman in 1926, to Cesar Guajardo, of Calumet City, Illinois state legislative representative for the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen. “This is the only intact set from the electrification in 1926,” Ehlers said. The museum plans to run the cars in September. They were purchased for $3,000 in summer 1972 after they were retired that March. DOUG ROSS/PHOTOS FOR THE POST-TRIBUNE
Illinois Central’s electrification of 1926 cars led to a new fleet and a direct route to downtown Chicago for the South Shore Line.
come to downtown directly,” Carlson said.
The Illinois Central was on the lakefront, where resi dents did not like all the smoke from the commuter trains as well as the freight trains, so in 1909, the Chicago City Council passed an ordinance requiring all railroads to electrify their trains. Obviously, it would take time. “You were supposed to have all the passenger service electrified by 1930.”
The Illinois Central met that deadline.
As the Great Depression hit, the freight railroads weren’t going to make their deadline. They contended they complied with the ordi nance, though, referring to their locomotives as diesel electric. The diesel drives a generator that provides electricity to a traction motor. Those motors are what drive the trains, Carlson said.
Complicating all this was how the Illinois Central changed Chicago in another way.
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which provided $1.75 billion in grants for older rail stations needing improve ments, like elevators and ramps, to accommodate riders with disabilities. ASAP, which Duckworth spear headed, expires Sept. 30.
The program “has helped urban, large cities (in partic ular) make long-overdue accessibility upgrades to our nation’s public transportation system,” Duckworth said.
The CTA and Metra have received about $185 million in grants. “We have some of oldest public transport stations, and they all need to be fully accessible,” Duck worth noted. “It’s not just for wheelchairs, it’s for people with vision impairment, it’s for people with cognitive impairment, and for hearing impairment.”
“There was a contentious relationship with the Illinois Central from 1856 to 1926,” Carlson said. Everything east of the tracks from 51st Street north was on land filled in by the railroad over a 70-year period.
Taking the train to Millen nium Station? “In 1856, that was Lake Michigan,” Carl son said. So were Bucking ham Fountain, Soldier Field, Museum Campus and other areas. While July 21, 1926, was the first service for the electrified Illinois Central cars, Aug. 29, 1926, was the South Shore Line’s first trip direct to downtown.
“That’s when ridership really increased,” Nicole Barker, the South Shore Line’s chief experience and engagement officer, said.
“It was a huge deal.” That allowed South Shore Line passengers to remain in their seats for the entire trip down town. Ridership soared.
“My sense is he had to spend about $3 million for the overhaul of our system,” putting the railcars in a state of good repair to operate on
Jim Derwinski, CEO and executive director of Metra, greets U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth as she exits a Metra train at National Street Station in Elgin on Oct. 4, 2019. BRIAN HILL/ DAILY HERALD
surface transportation legis lation.
“It’s a fascinating story how the railroad helped to develop the region.”
“It’s a fascinating story how the railroad helped to develop the region,” Harris said.
ROBERT HARRIS, who owns some railcars
the Illinois Central’s 1,500- volt system, Barker said.
The 1926 cars “were fancy; they were luxurious,” she said. “They lasted 55 years or so until they retired in the mid-1980s.”
In 1927, the South Shore Line started parlor car and dining car services. “You could have a full meal on the dining cars,” Carlson said, or grab a sandwich in a parlor car.
“The dining and parlor car service was a victim of the Great Depression,” Carl son said.
Ridership dropped during the depression, “but it was nowhere near the drop we experienced with COVID,” he said.
“Fares were bouncing all over the place” as the railroad
accessible helps the able-bod ied as well,” said Duckworth, citing parents with strollers and riders with short-term injuries. “It’s not just about persons with disabilities,”
struggled to keep attracting riders. Unlike the COVID-19 pandemic, working at home wasn’t an option during the Great Depression. The inter net and home computers were still relegated to science fiction.
“They came right off the depression and went right into the war and ran the wheels right off everything,” Carlson said. “It was very hard on the equipment.”
In addition to normal riders, the trains were carry ing troops.
The dining cars and parlor cars underwent surgery. “They ended up cutting the cars in half and ended up adding another 17 feet in the middle” to add more seats, Carlson said.
Robert Harris owns some of those railcars. His interest in them dates back to when he was doing a film for three PBS stations — WTTW in Chicago, WNWI in St. John and WNIT in Elkhart. That’s before Geoffrey Baer began his series of videos exploring the Chicago area, including by rail.
Harris’ video, which Nielsen ratings indicated 4 million people viewed, was on 16mm film. His dad had a friend who worked with Zenith and did a transfer to Betamax, a Sony format that lost the standards war to VHS. Harris later had one converted to DVD.
Insull donated land for Indiana Dunes State Park, he said. North of U.S. 12 on Indi ana 49, “you’re actually on what the railroad was antic ipating for use as its right of way. They were going to run trains to the beach.”
Frederick Bartlett, who developed Beverly Shores and brought the 1933 Century of Progress homes to his new town, worked with Insull on the North Shore, including what is now Skokie, Harris said.
more to be distributed this year, Duckworth said.
Of Metra’s 244 stations, 35 are inaccessible and seven are partially accessible.
The agency is using over $66 million from ASAP for two Metra Electric station upgrades at 95th Street/ Chicago State University and 59th/60th Street/University of Chicago, officials said.
The Chicago Transit Authority reports that 109 of its 146 rail stations are acces sible.
Upgrades can be expensive and complicated because the age and layout of stations can require multiple elevators, certain sites are hemmed in by adjacent buildings, and some old platforms are too narrow or short for mobil ity devices, according to the CTA.
That film spurred Harris to acquire some of the old orange cars after they went out of service.
How many? “I lost count somewhere,” he said. “We kept some for preservation. We kept some for parts,” including in a couple of ware houses in Michigan City.
One is in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, where it’s nearly done being restored.
“I’d like to do the parlor observation car that we did out of Canada,” Harris said.
Ultimately, he’d like to get some back in operation.
Those cars were replaced when NICTD took over running the South Shore Line in 1977.
One of the “new” cars, built in the 1980s, is on display at Pullman National Historical Park Saturday and Sunday. The 1982 car has been restored to its orig inal look, including putting a metal panel back on.
“We are incredibly proud to showcase Car No. 3 in its original 1982 heritage scheme for this year’s event,” Barker said. “Bringing this vibrant piece of rolling history back to the historic Pullman neigh borhood — where so much of Chicago’s rail legacy was born — is the perfect way to cele brate our past while building toward our future.”
“We’re going through end of life on some of our cars, which is those 1982 cars” built by Nippon Sharyo, Barker said. “This gives them another 10 years or so.”
“The end-life rebuild program ensures our 1982- built Electric Multi-Unit cars remain safe and reliable for our riders,” said Gary Babcoke, director of perfor mance improvement.
After the festival, the rail car will transition back into revenue service.
“We are definitely examin ing what options we have for new cars,” she said.
Nippon Sharyo no longer builds that type of car; it now produces bullet trains and other, more modern types.
How the South Shore Line might end up has yet to be determined. Technol ogy is changing fast. Metra has ordered a prototype of a battery-powered locomotive. “We’re very keen to look at it,” Barker said.
Meanwhile, the railroad is modernizing its system, not only extending service to the Munster/Dyer border but also adding substations between Michigan City and South Bend to improve reliability and redundancy where they’re farther apart than elsewhere on the system.
It’s also building a fourth track into Millennium Station with bidirectional signaling to reduce the odds of having to wait for a Metra train to get out of the way.
On Monday, the Northern Indiana Commuter Trans portation District board is expected to discuss its new 20-year strategic plan.
The Northwest Indiana Regional Development Agen cy’s own 20-year plan, adopted last year, envisions extending South Shore Line service in Gary, Merrillville, Lowell and possibly Valparaiso.
Doug Ross is a freelance reporter for the Post- Tribune.
require assistance, which can mean a long wait.
The end result is riders “can’t rely on the system to be independent so you can get to work or school,” she explained.
A House version of the bill is sponsored by U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García, a Chica goan, and U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylva nia. It would authorize $350 million a year for ASAP start ing in 2027.
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Batavia is looking at changes to its code that could limit the number of video gambling establishments in the city.
The city’s code already has some rules on video gambling, but revisions currently being discussed by the City Coun cil could further restrict it, including a possible cap on the number of establishments in the city allowed to operate with video gambling.
The topic was discussed by the Batavia City Council’s Committee of the Whole in May, after the city’s plan commission requested regu lations be considered to avoid the “over-prolifera tion of gaming in the down town,” a city memo included in Monday’s Committee of the Whole meeting agenda said. The committee in May requested staff look at changes to the city code concerning video gambling and bring them forward for discussion.
There are currently 13 video gambling licenses in the community — with eight in the downtown district, as well as another application that’s currently pending, per the city. Among the estab lishments that offer video gambling are restaurants, bars, fraternal organizations and a few other venues.
A proposed draft ordinance could limit the city to issuing a maximum of 14 licenses city
Paderewski Elementary school in Chicago was one of 49 schools closed in 2013. ANTONIO PEREZ/CHICAGO TRIBUNE PHOTOS
around schools that were shuttered in 2013
By Darcel Rockett CHICAGO TRIBUNE
In 2013, the closures of 49 public schools were referred to by then-Chicago Teachers Union chief Karen Lewis as “a scorched earth policy,” not an education plan.
When the Chicago Board of Education approved the closures that affected the city’s South and West Side neighborhoods, tears were shed, insults were exchanged, and protests were held, because the consequences of shuttering those vital community anchors were well known.
The Chicago Board of Education approved three buyers in December for the nonprofit Peace for Preston to redevelop John G. Shedd Elementary School into a community center. Arne Wendell Bontemps Elemen tary in West Englewood and
Now, a study from the University of Chicago and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health illu minates a disturbing reper cussion: The school closures led to increases in gun violence.
Using Chicago Police Department data covering 2010 to 2019 to understand gun violence trends prior to 2013, the study reveals an almost 10% increase in shootings in neighborhoods near schools left vacant since closure compared with simi lar communities.
Those neighborhoods also experienced increases in weapons violations and firearm-related assaults and batteries, according to the study. Gun violence “appeared to be partially mitigated,” the study said, by repurposing shuttered schools.
wide, and cap the number of licenses allowed in the down town mixed-use district to nine, to account for the pend ing application.
The proposed limitations could also place restrictions on things like how much sepa ration is required between a gambling establishment and places like churches and schools.
The draft ordinance also includes language, similar to the liquor code, to require there be no open building or zoning violations on the prop erty to grant a video gambling license, and that no payments are owed to the city, the city memo on the proposed ordi nance notes. The draft text also includes language allow ing the mayor, who serves as the liquor commissioner, to revoke a license for repeated violations of underage gambling or underage drink ing, or a combination of both.
These regulations, as well as other related questions regarding the proposed ordi nance, were addressed in a lengthy discussion at a Bata via City Council Committee of the Whole meeting Monday.
Kicking off the discussion, Ald. Abby Beck, who said she was in favor of limiting the number of establishments able to have video gambling, first asked the council about the possibility of capping the number of establishments, a proposal that appeared to have a slim majority of support as of Monday’s discussion.
Closed and abandoned, Bontemps Elementary school in Chicago on Friday, was one of 49 schools closures in 2013.
Researchers said the analy sis shows how the decision to close schools affects students and their communities far beyond access to education, according to a statement from the University of Chicago.
“They are public spaces that are used for building community by hosting events after school and providing a gathering place,” said Thomas Statchen, the study’s lead author and a medical student at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. “When that is lost, it can impact the way neighbor hoods function in ways that, as we saw in this study, could lead to increased rates of fire arm violence.”
It’s nothing new to those who work in the violence prevention field.
Alds. Tony Malay and Bob White both spoke of an overall cap being a benefi cial means of enforcement because it gives the city more discretion when it comes to approving or not approving a video gambling license, and could be adjusted up or down at a later date.
Ald. Dustin Pieper simi larly said a cap would be a “reasonable” way to enforce what the council is aiming to do, while Ald. Jim Fahren bach noted that the city already has video gambling, and a cap wouldn’t cause it to go away entirely.
Also speaking in support of a cap, Ald. Kevin Malone characterized the matter as a sort of land use issue, saying that if a business says they will fail without gaming machines, that means the city is essentially helping a busi ness that may not be able to stay afloat otherwise.
And Ald. Alice Lohman said that she’s heard from residents that people do want limits and don’t want to see more gambling in the city.
But other members of the City Council disagreed.
Ald. Tim Lanci, for exam ple, said he’s supportive of looking at where the machines are, the signage they have and maybe how many can be in a certain area. But an “all-out limit,” he said, is a “touchy subject.”
Ald. Christopher Solfa called the proposal “micro-managing,” and said he hasn’t seen a proliferation
“Taqi” Thomas, the asso ciate director of commu nity engagement, safety and street intervention at the Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN). The Engle wood native and violence prevention worker has been employed with the nonprofit since 2020.
In his role, Thomas does community outreach with the next generation. His team of three is on call to respond to shootings and the aftermath, including accompanying the accused to court and helping the formerly incarcerated find jobs when they are released.
While the city and Chicago Public Schools have attempted to sell closed school buildings for repur posing, many remain empty.
According to Alds. Alan Wolff and Robin Barraza, limits on video gambling in the city should be determined by the market.
And Ald. Jennifer Baerren asked what issue the city was trying to solve by this ordi nance, pointing to concern about not having enough foot traffic in the downtown area.
“We’re continuously talking about this,” Baerren said, “and I think that there are other things that we need to be focused on to help make our downtown vibrant.”
The question of restric tions on how much sepa ration is required between a gambling establishment and places like churches and schools also generated considerable discussion at Monday’s meeting.
Beck explained that state law already limits how close video gambling can be to schools and churches, but that the city could add places like daycares, parks and libraries to that list. She also noted that the city having its own rules on how close video gambling can be to certain types of land uses essentially takes some control away from the state and establishes clear rules on the issue.
So, Beck asked the coun cil members whether they supported a 100-foot separa tion requirement, and about the types of land uses that video gambling machines must be a certain distance
Matthew A. Henson Elemen tary School in North Lawn dale will be demolished for affordable housing.
Redevelopment has been a sticking point for progress, and in the interim, mainte nance costs from the prop erties continue to mount. In January, the school board sold Louis Daniel Armstrong Elementary in Austin and Ignace Paderewski Elemen tary in Little Village, netting $155,500. Armstrong is slated for an athletic training center, Paderewski for affordable housing.
During Thomas’ time at IMAN, participants have dropped out of school rather than face danger by attend ing school in unfamiliar areas, he said. The decision to close the schools put lives at risk by forcing students to attend schools outside their commu nities, he said.
from. She also brought up the matter of allowing existing establishments to be allowed to continue operating in their locations, even if they are ulti mately in violation of new requirements the city insti tutes.
Over the course of the discussion, there was some talk of permanent grandfa thering for existing establish ments, or potentially allowing one sale of an existing prop erty with the new rules not applying and then video gambling not being allowed beyond that.
A number of council members expressed support for some kind of setback requirement, but there was some disagreement over how to potentially grandfa ther existing establishments.
While a few council members, including Baerren and Solfa, said they didn’t want to see further regula tions. White said he didn’t see the necessity of separa tion requirements if there’s a cap on the overall number of licenses, because the city would have discretion on approving them.
Lanci, meanwhile, asked what kind of criteria there would be if the city just insti tuted a cap, and asked how a cap changes the city’s rules if applications for gambling licenses come before the city, anyway.
To the latter question, Community and Economic Development Director Scott Buening explained at the
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meeting that, as it stands now with video gambling uses considered a “condi tional use,” there are specific findings the city has to have to grant or not grant a conditional use. With a cap, approval is essentially at the city’s discretion.
Expressing support for the regulations generally, Beck said the city needs to focus on the health of business in the city overall, rather than an individual business. She argued that needing gambling machines to stay open is “the market sending that restau rant a message,” noting that there are resources available to help struggling businesses.
While Malone said the ordinance being proposed is “threading the needle” between those opposed to gambling and those who don’t want to restrict it, and suggested that a cap is a good way to regulate it.
The council members also discussed possible penalties for violations of the city’s video gambling provisions, which is also part of the proposed revisions to the city’s code.
In response to the council members’ discussion, Beck suggested the regulations be split into two items. The council ultimately agreed on coming back to consider two separate ordinances address ing the cap and the 100-foot setback requirement from schools and churches and grandfathering for existing establishments.
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UIC professor Serap Erdal, who leads the Open Air Chicago project, said it’s the second-largest air monitor ing network of its kind in the world behind London.
But even then, the sensors only measure static points spaced throughout the city. In the future, satellites could fill gaps in air monitoring cover age for the city and the many regions of the country where there is no coverage, accord ing to recent studies.
Yet some advocates say better air quality tracking still doesn’t do enough to address the root causes of pollution.
“Our goal is not to know how bad the air we’re breath ing is,” said Anthony Moser, board president of Neighbors for Environmental Justice, a community group based on the Southwest Side. “The goal is to breathe clean air.”
NEIGHBORHOOD
AIR SENSORS
Saxon, 39, is a commu nity science organizer at the environmental advocacy group. It focuses especially on the MAT Asphalt plant in McKinley Park. Ever since opening in 2018, the plant has faced criticism over its proximity to a school, major public park and homes.
Saxon said she’s installed sensors manufactured by PurpleAir in McKinley Park and other neighborhoods with elevated levels of air pollution. These sensors cost $289 each, according to PurpleAir’s website. Saxon said the monitor she recently installed was purchased with a grant from UIC.
Data from these sensors is available to the public online (map.purpleair.com). The sensors measure a few things, including fine parti cles known as PM2.5.
PM2.5 can be emitted by factories, power plants, diesel and gasoline vehicles, residential fireplaces and wildfires. The fine particles can harm human health and sometimes be deadly.
The sensor freshly installed by Saxon on July 15 first showed a PM2.5 rating of 58 — then jumped to 71 two minutes later.
Both numbers are within a range PurpleAir lists as acceptable, but the website details potential risks with a full day of exposure, espe cially for people unusually sensitive to air pollution.
As Cook County filled with record-breaking PM2.5 levels from wildfire smoke on July 16, the sensor read 595. AirNow, a website that combines data from county, state and federal air qual ity agencies nationwide, reported PM2.5 levels in similar ranges in Chicago that night.
Anything above 300 is considered a “health warn ing of emergency conditions.” These conditions are hazard ous to everyone.
In September, Chicago and UIC finished installing sensors for Open Air Chicago. Solar-powered sensors were placed on light poles across the city.
Industrial neighbor hoods with a heavier pollu tion burden identified by the Chicago Environmental Justice Index received more sensors. Thirteen organi zations, one of which was Neighbors for Environmental Justice, helped decide sensor locations. Many of them were placed near daycares, schools and hospitals, according to UIC’s website.
Erdal said findings from Open Air Chicago aren’t ready to be shared yet.
Angela Tovar, the city’s chief sustainability officer, said the city’s sensors are not used to enforce air quality regulations but instead give residents real-time infor mation about the air in their neighborhoods.
“It’s an important tool as we talk about air quality. We want people to understand the data in their community,” Tovar said. “We’ve even used that as a resource as recently as last week during the wild fires, making sure people knew there was a tool that could show, at a very gran ular level, what air quality looked like in their commu nity.”
“It’s an important tool as we talk about air quality. We want people to understand the data in their community. We’ve even used that as a resource as recently as last week during the wildfires, making sure people knew there was a tool that could show, at a very granular level, what air quality looked like in their community.”
An asphalt truck passes a jogger running along the south end of McKinley Park, across the street from MAT Asphalt in the 2000 block of West Pershing Road on Thursday in Chicago. JOHN J. KIM/CHICAGO TRIBUNE
In the two photos above, Sonia Monet Saxon, a community science organizer at Neighbors for Environmental Justice, installs an air quality monitor at a home in the McKinley Park neighborhood on July 15. E. JASON WAMBSGANS/CHICAGO TRIBUNE PHOTOS
tions of air pollution that we should be concerned about,” she said. “That could help inform future strategies for how we approach enforce ment across the city.”
Residents who want to check the air quality in their neighborhood can go to the Open Air Chicago map (map. clarity.io/open-air-chicago) and click on a sensor nearest to their location to find read ings on pollutants.
Erdal said a website for Open Air Chicago will launch in the next few weeks with sensor data and educational resources.
“The website not only will serve as a data-dissemination platform, but most impor tantly, it will also serve as a community education plat form,” Erdal said. “We are trying to really make the data to be useful, understandable, to the public.”
WITHIN LEGAL LIMITS
Even though Open Air Chicago is operational, Neighbors for Environmental Justice members still install their own air sensors. That’s for a few reasons. Moser said although the city’s air sensors are “an achievement,” they can still be a mile or more apart, leaving gaps in cover age.
data publicly available. Addi tionally, showing people data on their own streets or homes can help air pollution seem more tangible, Moser said.
“I find (sensors) to be a compelling way to get people to engage with the idea of air pollution as a real thing,” he said. “It’s easy for it to be kind of invisible.”
The relationship between Chicago’s asphalt plants and
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air pollution is well docu mented, Moser said, and knowing the levels only does so much.
Zoning and planning laws also make it easier for devel opers to build in certain neighborhoods, particularly in communities where many residents are low-income and people of color, Moser said.
complaining about odors coming from MAT Asphalt.
“I’ll say, ‘Where are you standing, what intersection? I don’t need to know your home, but I would like to meet you somewhere in the area where you’re smelling this,’” he said. “Not once has that person ever taken me up on that.”
Haughey pointed to test ing showing MAT Asphalt
was well within legal limits for emissions. According to a 2022 MAT Asphalt news release, CleanAir Engineer ing, a testing and consulting firm in Palatine, found the plant’s particulate matter emissions to be less than 1% of permitted levels.
they are, meaning no one is going to tell somebody that they didn’t smell anything,” Haughey said. “It’s a very hard thing to prove if some one is being disingenuous about what they smell.”
TRUCK TRAFFIC
A lot of air pollution doesn’t come from plants but from industrial corridors in the city and suburbs where large trucks bring materials in and out. Little Village and south suburban Elwood resi dents are among those who have organized after diesel emissions near their homes were predicted to increase significantly because of ware house developments.
A state bill requiring emis sion targets and buffer zones between warehouses and nearby neighborhoods failed to advance in the General Assembly’s spring session.
Baltazar Enriquez, pres ident of the Little Village Community Council, said the group organized a commis sion focused on improving air quality in the community.
“We’re fighting for our children to have a place to play, and they’re, later down the road, not going to be diag nosed with asthma or lung problems,” he said.
Air monitoring is also on his mind. Enriquez said the community has PurpleAir sensors set up. But these sensors can only detect so much, and he said some haven’t functioned as they should due to the weather or being incorrectly calibrated.
“We want a more efficient air monitor that detects everything,” Enriquez said.
SENSORS VS. MONITORS
Chicago has six federal air monitoring sites, according to the city’s website. These sites contain “regulatory moni tors” more sophisticated than the sensors used by the community group and Open Air Chicago.
“It takes, you know, a very well-trained person, a chem ist, to operate and inter pret these instruments, but they’re both accurate and precise,” said Zac Adelman, executive director of the Lake Michigan Air Directors Consortium.
Regulatory monitors are used to “assess compliance” with federal air quality stan dards, according to the city of Chicago’s website. Adelman said there’s not many regu latory monitors due to how expensive they are.
That makes the cheaper sensors an attractive option for many. Adelman even has one from PurpleAir attached to his house. However, he said there are limitations to track ing air quality with sensors.
The ability for sensors to accurately measure air pollu tion is lower, and they’re more vulnerable to envi ronmental conditions such as temperature or humid ity changes, Adelman said. Sensors that show up on a public map could be placed anywhere.
man said. “That could be in somebody’s kitchen or on top of their barbecue.”
SATELLITE TRACKING
Another issue is there’s just not enough regulatory air monitors to measure the whole country.
“There’s more than 3,000 counties in the U.S., but less than 1,000 of them have any kind of monitoring at all for one of these pollutants,” said Kevin Stewart, director of environmental health for the American Lung Association.
One unmonitored area among Chicago’s collar coun ties is Lake County, according to data provided by Tracey Holloway, a professor at the University of Wisconsin at Madison. Lake County is one of the roughly 80% of U.S. counties without a regulatory monitor for fine particulate matter, Holloway wrote in an email. Illinois only reports air quality data for 23 of its 102 counties, according to the American Lung Association’s website.
Stewart and Holloway co-authored studies show ing satellites as a possible means of filling that gap. Satellites gather data about the sky from above, which is then processed to calculate PM2.5 concentration.
“One of the powerful char acteristics of satellite data is that they can see in between the monitors; they can see where there are no moni tors; they can see over water bodies,” Holloway said.
Satellite data isn’t a silver bullet, though. Holloway said the process of watching air pollution from above is “harder than it sounds.” She compared it to looking down into a pond and seeing fish. It’s easy to count the fish, but telling how deep in the water they are is much more diffi cult. Viewing pollution from space is similar, she said.
Adelman said satellite monitoring is useful because it’s able to analyze a contin uous area, instead of just one point in space. But there can also be complications depending on the weather and what’s on the Earth’s surface.
“You don’t see what’s happening at night,” Adel man said. “They have issues retrieving over water because of the real reflectivity of the surface.”
Satellite data could ulti mately be part of a complex ecosystem of air monitoring in Chicago and the U.S. — one that ranges from govern ment-operated monitoring stations all the way to gadgets installed on front porches.
As the sensor Saxon installed kept reading higher and higher on July 16, air pollution was on residents’ minds citywide. But some people living in McKinley Park think about it every time a certain stench fills the air.
“I’m always trying to find new ways to talk about it, because a lot of these issues haven’t changed,” Moser said. “A lot of these are the same issues we’ve been having, and what needs to change is the city taking this seriously.”
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The Rev. Kenneth Fleck and the Rev. Thomas Conde have been asked to cease ministry during investigations into allegations included in forthcoming lawsuits of past sexual abuse of minors, the Archdiocese of Chicago said in letters signed Monday by Cardinal Blase Cupich.
The archdiocese said that both Fleck and Conde strongly deny having ever abused anyone, but both were being asked to step away from all ministry and live away from any parish while the archdi ocese investigates the allega tions “out of an abundance of caution and in keeping with our child protection policies.”
“Our request to learn the exact nature of the claim through an interview of the person making the accusa tion has been denied, yet as a matter of transparency we are making it known that a legal case will be filed in court,” the archdiocese said in both cases.
The archdiocese declined to comment further on liti gation.
Fleck has served congrega tions across Chicago and the south suburbs, including St. George Catholic Church in Tinley Park, for five decades.
The abuse is alleged to have occurred over 30 years ago at Our Lady of Peace Parish on the South Side of Chicago, where Fleck was pastor from 1984 until 1996, according to the archdiocese.
Our Lady of Peace was later
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Two men reportedly angry about being thrown out of a Beach Park bar, along with a third person, have been charged in a recent arson fire that gutted the tavern, police said. Fernando A. Mejia, 18, and Fulgencio Benites-Gas par, 36, both of the 900 block of Broadway in North Chicago, and Estivent J.
merged with St. Bride, Our Lady Gate of Heaven and St. Philip Neri and consolidated into St. Josephine Bakhita Parish. The Rev. Thomas Belanger, St. Josephine Bakh ita’s current pastor, declined to comment, saying Fleck’s time at the parish predated him.
Fleck, who could not be reached for comment, was pastor at St. George from 2003 until 2020. He retired from that position in 2020, but has remained active in ministry.
St. George celebrated Fleck’s 50-year anniversary of entering the priesthood in June, when he presided over a special Mass attended by an estimated 700 people.
Versions of the letter from the archdiocese were shared on social media by St. George and by St. Catherine of Alex andria Parish in Oak Lawn, where Fleck was an admin istrator in 2022.
The Rev. Paul Seaman, who succeeded Fleck at St. George, shared a statement on the church’s social media suggesting the lawsuit might be a result of hedge funds fronting money to plaintiffs to target Catholic priests.
“This is the cloud that every priest lives under today, and unfortunately, our friend, Father Ken, is the latest,” Seaman’s statement read. “Note that the accuser has not come forward to the Archdiocese but is going right to the civil courts. More importantly, Father Ken is clear about his innocence.”
Because of the church’s
Mena-Ferrera, 21, of the 3000 block of Caryn Lane, Wauke gan, have been charged in connection with the fire at The Social Club.
Police and firefighters responded to the bar at 37895 Sheridan Road at around 5:55 a.m. on July 17 for a fire that caused “catastrophic” damage to the structure, authorities said. Investigators determined early on that the fire had been intentionally set.
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history of hiding and protect ing perpetrators of abuse, Seaman said, archdiocesan processes for handling allega tions are now very strict, and sometimes result in innocent priests being asked to step aside.
Seaman asked in his statement that community members “pray for all true victims of abuse and pray for Father Ken that this will be resolved quickly and he can return to the ministry he has so loved for fifty years.”
Fleck also served St. Jude the Apostle Parish in South Holland as an associate pastor from 2002 to 2003, which was later combined into Christ Our Savior Parish, the de facto home parish of Pope Leo XIV.
Conde was pastor of St. James Parish in Sauk Village from 1993 to 2003, the archdi ocese said. St. James was later consolidated into All Souls Catholic Parish in Lansing.
The abuse he’s accused of is alleged to have taken place at St. James more than 20 years ago, according to the archdi ocese.
Conde was pastor of Christ the King in Beverly from 2007 to 2014, and as pastor of St. Christina in Mount Green wood from 2014 to 2024, the archdiocese said.
Most recently, he was asso ciate pastor of St. John of the Cross in Western Springs from July 2024 until the end of 2025. A farewell Mass marking his retirement was held January 2026, accord ing to St. John of the Cross’s social media.
tion, police said they identi fied a suspicious vehicle that had been in the area around the time of the blaze. On Thursday, they located the vehicle in the 900 block of Broadway in North Chicago and interviewed Mejia and Benites-Gaspar. Detectives determined that the pair had been angry about being removed from the bar several weeks earlier by security and had been plotting to set the structure on fire.
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A Tribune analysis of Department of Justice data has found that, rather than repeating Operation Midway Blitz’s military-style street- level sweeps, the Trump administration this year has supercharged its Chicago efforts in immigration courts it oversees — another arm of deportation system that primarily operates on one floor of a nondescript Loop high-rise that serves as the region’s hub for immigration cases.
The Tribune analyzed immigration court data obtained and refined by the research group Deportation Data Project. The analysis focused on Chicago’s immi gration court, which covers cases in Illinois and Wiscon sin, and it found that the Chicago court issued nearly 7,100 removal orders last month.
That was the most of any court in the country and seven times the monthly average during President Joseph Biden’s last year in office. While Chicago is seeing the most removal orders of anywhere in the country right now, the local spike is in tune with a national wave as the Trump administration seeks to reshape the coun try’s immigration courts in line with President Donald Trump’s hard-line immigra tion agenda.
In a statement to the Tribune, the Justice Depart ment did not directly comment on the Tribune’s figures but said it has priori tized reducing case backlogs, which nationally topped 3 million cases early in Trump’s second term.
“The Justice Department is restoring integrity to our immigration system by hear ing cases fairly, expeditiously, and uniformly, in accordance with the law,” according to its statement.
But immigration attor neys and advocates question the level of due process that immigrants are now getting through the expanded hear ings.
Stephanie Spiro, the asso ciate director of protec tion-based relief for the National Immigrant Justice Center, said the push in Chicago fits in with broader efforts across the country to remake the system into a “deportation factory.”
MEGA-MASTER HEARINGS
Spiro and other attorneys point to a host of factors fuel ing the spike in removals, but none more significant than the administration choos ing Chicago as one of the earliest adopters this spring of mega-master hearings — funneling large groups into courtrooms for mass hear ings, such as on Thursday.
By 8 a.m. Thursday morn ing, people were already streaming inside the high- rise that houses the main location of Chicago’s immi gration court. By 8:30 a.m., the number of people in the waiting room dwarfed the available chairs. By 9 a.m., lines outside each court room wrapped around the hallways.
Weaving between the families was Clare Kirwan, an intern with the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights’ Court Watch program. Remarking on the lengthening lines, she said she had seen worse.
“It’s been a long time since I saw any available wall space,” she said.
Kirwan said that court observers and advocates have so far been classifying mega-master hearings based on sheer numbers — anything more than 75 people would get the label — but in her eyes, it’s more about the proce dures in use in the hearings than the size.
The hearings are typically dedicated to Spanish-speak ing immigrants who do not have attorneys representing them, she said. Instead of addressing individual cases one by one, they look to see if a judge addresses the whole room as a group and have people raise their hands to notify the court if they want more time to hire an attor ney or don’t understand an instruction.
Women and children head into the building that houses immigration court at 55 E. Monroe St. in Chicago on Thursday. ANTONIO PEREZ/CHICAGO TRIBUNE PHOTOS
Chicago’s immigration court in June became the busiest operation in the nation for issuing deportation orders.
Cities with multiple immigration courts, such as New York and Los Angeles, had their courts’ figures combined for that city. Does not include removal orders withheld or deferred over persecution concerns.
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Kirwan said she’s seen as many as 80 or 100 people ordered removed in absentia at a single hearing. And the Tribune’s analysis confirms that the vast majority of those ordered to be deported are deemed not to have shown up at hearings.
Beyond their concerns about people who miss court getting an automatic removal order, attorneys and advo cates worry that immigrants who are already at a disad vantage without a lawyer are losing out on the chance to ask questions and fully under stand what they’ll need to have the best shot at arguing their case.
“If you show up without an attorney, with another 200 people, and 12 courtrooms, you don’t know where you’ve going, what you’re supposed to do, and even if you’re handed a piece of paper to fill out, you don’t know what to do,” lawyer Julia Sverdloff said.
“If you show up without an attorney, with another 200 people, and 12 courtrooms, you don’t know where you’ve going, what you’re supposed to do, and even if you’re handed a piece of paper to fill out, you don’t know what to do.”
For immigrants with attor neys, Sverdloff said hearings that used to take several years to hold are now being set six months to a year out.
“Things are moving for represented clients,” she said. “And the nonrepresented clients are not getting their day in court at all.”
LONGER ODDS THAN EVER TO REMAIN
Immigration lawyers said they can’t point to one single thing to explain why Chicago has become the national epicenter of removal orders. But they suggest it’s likely many factors.
Across the board, people who work in and around immigration courts are observing pressure to get cases resolved as quickly as possible, whether that’s through removal orders, shortening the timeline to a final trial on the merits of someone’s case or boosting the number of people who sign voluntary deportation forms.
Also fueling the significant rise in removal orders, immi grant lawyers say, are a series of new tactics employed in the long-backlogged court — forcing quicker hearings with less notice while requiring more in-person attendance — that combine to make it more likely immigrants can’t or won’t show up to their hearings. In some cases, they report seeing immigrants who show up in person have their hearings before a judge who is teleconferencing in from Maryland or Texas.
Court observer Clare Kirwan stands outside immigration court in Chicago on Thursday.
off work and child care may choose to skip after hearing stories of federal agents previ ously swarming some immi gration courts across the country to arrest those who showed up to hearings.
And on the other side, the composition of the city’s immigration court is also changing. Unlike traditional judges, immigration judges are direct employees of the president in office.
The Tribune reported in March on a wave of buyouts, firings and resignations in the first year of the Trump admin istration. Over the last 18
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months, they were replaced by new judges willing to push deportations, while the Tribune analysis found that judges who predated the second Trump administration became far less likely to rule in immigrants’ favor.
Immigrants’ odds were already unlikely under Biden. In Biden’s last year, immi grants in Chicago’s court were 5½ times as likely to be issued a removal order than to win a ruling. With Trump, in the first half of this year, immi grants were nearly 38 times as likely to be issued a removal order than win their cases.
The orders themselves do not necessarily mean immigrants are immediately deported — particularly with many issued to people who didn’t show up to court. For those not taken into custody immediately, the removal orders are fed to federal agents who can either hunt
down those named in the orders or, often, detain and deport those with orders whom agents come across while searching for deport able immigrants.
And, the analysis found, the jump in removal orders doesn’t necessarily tie into the jump in detentions from last fall’s Operation Midway Blitz, with barely any of the removal orders tied to people detained during the blitz. Many of those detained were jailed outside the Chicago court’s jurisdiction, and — regardless — the Trump administration has said it has power to deport
many of them without need ing an official immigration court removal order.
Rather, the jump in removal orders signals another front in the Trump administration’s push for mass deportations, along with enforcement efforts that — while not at the level of last year’s blitz — have grown this summer in the Chicago area and across the country.
Immigration court cases ordinarily have moved very slowly, creating massive backlogs in the system. But in Chicago’s court, under the Trump administration’s push to expand deportation, judges have been speeding through cases that are typically 2 to 3 years old, the Tribune analy sis found.
averaged one new deporta tion order every 52 seconds. During the Biden adminis tration, even the busiest days barely topped 100 removal orders issued.
Some of that speed came from judges stationed outside Illinois hearing some Chicago cases remotely. Of 23 judges who concluded at least 50 cases in Chicago’s immigra tion court last month, three were based out of an immi gration court in Maryland, handling cases there too, the data shows.
Of those 23, all but one judge had the majority of their cases end in removal orders. And the outlier judge was because nearly half of her cases ended with the immi grant agreeing to leave before she made a ruling.
As for the others, most ended at least 90% of their cases with an order for the immigrant to be deported.
For one of those Mary land-based judges, every single one of her 253 Chicago cases ended in a deportation order.
‘I SENT A BIG HELP EMAIL’
The immigration courts are overseen by a branch of the Justice Department called the Executive Office for Immigration Review. And, in a statement, that branch defended the changes as past due to ensure cases don’t “languish” while balancing its legal obligations in a system that still follows the rule of law.
“Unnecessary delay hurts both aliens with meritori ous claims and the American public who wish to see aliens with non-meritorious claims removed as quickly as possi ble,” the statement said. “As it continues to add new immi gration judges, EOIR will continue to make schedul ing adjustments to ensure all cases are handled in a timely and lawful manner.”
Still, the department’s evolving tactics drew alarm from immigration advocates who monitor the courts and lawyers who represent the immigrants summoned there.
When volunteers first reported back from mega-master hearings on May 18, Emily Wheeler sent up a flare right away.
“I sent a big HELP email to everyone I could think of,” she said.
Wheeler, the administra tive coordinator for an orga nization called Sanctuary Working Group, said she and other advocates “have been continually grasping for straws” as they try to equip people for the rapidly evolv ing world of immigration court.
“When we try to reach out to experts in the field, (they) don’t even know what to do, because this is outside of anything that they have expe rienced before,” she said.
They’re concerned about a brief period where judges were passing out pleading declarations — hugely conse quential paperwork where immigrants respond respond to allegations contained in their notices to appear and answer specific questions about the nature of their cases — and requiring immigrants to mail them back to the court within 20 days.
They hadn’t seen them distributed since the spring, advocates said, but the docu ments had been getting handed out again in recent days.
In fact, she continued, the answer to almost every question is that people need lawyers — “and there’s simply not enough lawyers to go around.”
Her group, which coordi nates volunteers to accom pany people to court, is “a last resort… and it’s devas tating to just tell people the same advice and know that the advice is not going to help them.”
They’re also trying to debunk rumors that could land people in detention. Many people have skipped court in fear of encountering ICE agents at their appear ance — but while arrests at check-ins with the agency are common, arrests at Chicago’s immigration court are not, even if such arrests happened in other parts of the country.
Others have heard about agents arresting people at county courthouses, like domestic violence court at 555 W. Harrison St., and get the two court systems confused.
“All court ends up melding into one ‘court,’ and so people aren’t aware that where people are being arrested is actually not immigration court,” she said.
It was against that back drop of swirling rumors and uncertainty that about 75 people waited outside Immi gration Judge Marc Stahl’s courtroom Thursday morn ing as Stahl worked through his list of clients with attor neys.
They waited for more than two hours before Stahl’s clerk opened the courtroom door. Immigrants filled in the rows of benches and began to crowd against the walls. One couple pushed a double stroller in front of them. Others held sleeping children splayed across their laps.
There were so many people that several groups crossed the wooden fence separat ing the judge and staff from the audience and sat right down at the table meant for the Department of Homeland Security attorney.
Stahl needed to be able to see each person in the room, pushing the lines up onto the dais where he sat flanked by an interpreter and a clerk.
Once he could see every one, he introduced himself and told the crowd that they had been called to court to answer to allegations from the Department of Home land Security that they were not lawfully residing in the United States. The attorney representing DHS typed at his computer, about a foot away from one of the respon dents.
“As the judge in your case, I will decide if you are not lawfully present,” Stahl said. He explained that they may be eligible for asylum or other forms of relief, but that they’d need to build a case to make that argument.
“You each have a right to have a lawyer represent you in court,” he said. “The govern ment does not provide or pay for lawyers. You have a right to examine and object to evidence against you. If you understand all of these rights, please raise your hand and keep it raised.”
Every adult in the room put their hand in the air. Stahl got up from his bench and scanned the room to see each person. Over the next 30 minutes, he repeated that process several more times as he explained how to submit evidence, how to notify the court if they moved and asylum fees, among other requirements.
Kirwan, the observer with the Court Watch program, stood against the wall by the dais, taking down people’s alien numbers and names as best she could. She was able to count 39 cases among the 70-odd people in the room. After the hearing, as respon dents lined up for paper work from Stahl’s clerk, she remarked that the hearing had been a departure from other, similarly sized ones she’s witnessed.
She’d never heard other judges walk through the translation requirements for evidence, for example, or set more than one court date in advance. In her view, Stahl had gone “above and beyond” the level of explanation she’d heard other judges give at mega-master hearings.
A vigil for two men shot dead by immigration agents during separate traffic stops spilled onto Michigan Avenue on Saturday, sending hundreds marching down town in the latest public rebuke of the Trump admin istration’s intensified immi gration enforcement.
Protesters gathered in Grant Park around 11 a.m. to mourn Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican father killed by immigration agents in Houston on July 7, and Joan Sebastian Guerrero, a 25-year- old Colombian father killed during an immigration oper ation in Maine days later.
“Remember the dead and demand the kind of world where we never would have lost them in the first place,” the Rev. Hannah Kardon, pastor of United Church of Rogers Park, told the crowd. “We will not forget them, and we will live differently because of them.”
Organized by four Chicago advocacy groups, the vigil called for an end to violence. Though the Department of Homeland Security last week ordered agents to pause most vehicle stops, organiz ers said reports of immigra tion raids continue to fuel fear and uncertainty throughout immigrant communities.
ICE and Border Patrol agents have fatally shot 11 people since President Trump’s second term began, according to publicly avail able reports, and more than 50 others have died in ICE custody, according to the National Immigrant Justice Center. On Saturday, volun teers held more than 60 signs bearing the names of the dead and the dates of their deaths.
Others carried cardboard monarch butterflies, a color ful symbol associated with the migration journeys of immigrants and refugees. Demonstrators chanted and sang alongside Singing Resis tance Chicago, a local chapter of a national movement that uses public singing to protest immigration policies.
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Ald. Michael Rodriguez, 22nd, speaks at a Grant Park vigil on Saturday commemorating people allegedly killed by federal immigration agents. ARTHUR MAIORELLA/CHICAGO TRIBUNE PHOTOS
Megan Sullivan, a member of advocacy group Singing Resistance, stands dressed as Lady Liberty as part of a Grant Park vigil on Saturday for people allegedly killed by federal immigration agents.
better instead of just angry,” said Mark Osing, 69. “People have died and it hasn’t stopped people from showing up and protesting these guys.”
Osing, who lives in North Park, said recent immigra tion enforcement activity in Chicago has turned his frus tration into action. He said he intends to keep protesting as long as the Trump admin istration pursues its mass deportation agenda, hoping
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For others in the crowd, the recent killings revived memories of last fall’s Oper ation Midway Blitz. Several protesters said even now, many immigrant families remain afraid to go to work and send their children to camps and summer school.
“There’s collective trauma that impacted our commu nities that no one can under stand unless you were here
and felt the helicopters and saw the unpredictability of neighbors getting snatched off the streets,” said Melody Rose, 46.
Rose, who lives in Rogers Park, said each new report of immigration enforce ment reminds her of the masked federal agents she saw stationed in her neigh borhood last year. Saturday’s crowd was comparable to other recent protests in the Chicago area, said Rose, who tries to attend every demon stration she can.
“All of us, especially those who have been directly impacted and seen what that’s like, have to keep showing up and spreading the word because this isn’t over and it could be us any day,” she said.
Ald. Michael Rodriguez, 22nd, said masked federal agents arrested several community members during last year’s immigra tion enforcement operation in Little Village, including his chief of staff, Elianne Bahena, who was held for more than seven hours before being released. Gesturing toward
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Bahena in the crowd Satur day, Rodriguez asked demon strators to remember those who were not as fortunate.
“What about the count less others who will never know home again?,” Rodri guez, who represents the 22nd Ward, asked the crowd. “We want justice, but we grieve. The reason we grieve is because we remember, and the reason we remember is to take action.”
The recent shootings have also reignited debate within the Trump administration over the use of traffic stops in immigration enforcement. Days after the pause on vehi cle stops was announced, President Trump took to Truth Social to criticize the directive and call traffic stops one of law enforcement’s most effective crime-fight ing tools.
The Department of Home land Security declined to say whether ICE agents will continue making arrests during traffic stops but confirmed a July 14 arrest of an Ecuadorian national in Chicago’s Austin neighbor
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hood, the Tribune reported. But immigration advocates say the agency has increas ingly targeted people trav eling to and from county courthouses in Illinois, describing the arrests as part of an effort to meet enforce ment quotas.
Saturday’s crowd fell silent as Laura Garza, executive director of Arise Chicago, read aloud the names of those reported to have died at the hands of ICE and Border Patrol agents or while in ICE custody. Morna Brothers and her mother, Melinda Gordon, said they felt a responsibility to honor each victim by show ing up.
“With all that’s happening, it’s easy to forget each little piece, but no piece is little when looked at on its own,” said Gordon, 80. “These are people, these are individuals, and I hope (the vigil) awakens some humanity.”
Volunteers handed out chalk around 12 p.m., invit ing protesters to write the names of the dead across the sidewalk. Then, signs in hand, demonstrators made their way to the edge of Grant Park and gathered into a line.
The procession stepped onto Michigan Avenue, flanked by police officers on bicycles as several Chicago police vehicles followed behind. The crowd headed toward Trump Tower, passing the Art Institute of Chicago and Millennium Park along the way.
As the march passed through downtown, tour ists lining Michigan Avenue applauded and cheered. Some stepped off the sidewalk and fell into line with the demon strators.
One woman, however, remained rooted to the corner of Michigan Avenue and Jackson Boulevard, watch ing quietly as tears streamed down her face.
“It’s just moving that people are willing to take time to show people what’s right,” said Jill Gray, 46, who was visiting from Iowa with her family. “It makes me so proud of them and so mad that so much injustice is being done.”
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as a holdover from the past. While casinos, state lotter ies and online sports betting flourished, polls showed young people weren’t inter ested in horse racing. Atten dance dwindled, and betting became insufficient to pay for the expense of hous ing hundreds of horses and workers.
To save itself, the indus try turned to combining racetracks and casinos into racinos, to generate more revenue. But Illinois was more than a decade behind the adoption of racinos compared with other states, leaving the industry to wither from its peak handle of $1.2 billion in 1990, to less than $139 million in 2025.
Once, five tracks — Arlington Park, Balmoral, Maywood, Sportsman’s and Hawthorne — ran races year-round, sometimes even running doubleheaders of 11 races, twice a day.
But facing increased competition from casinos, along with other pressures, Sportsman’s Park closed in 2002. By 2015, after a brib ery scandal, Maywood and Balmoral parks also shut down, with one horseman describing the mood of the last race at Balmoral as “a wake or a funeral.”
In the fall of 2021, an esti mated 10,000 fans, many of whom wore their Sunday best, attended the final day of racing at Arlington Interna tional Racecourse in Arling ton Heights, considered for many years to be one of the most beautiful racetracks in the country. Its closure was the “sad passing of a tradition,” as one spectator described it.
In the end, only Hawthorne was left to keep racing alive in a half-demol ished ghost of a grandstand.
Over its history, Hawthorne burned down twice, was used as a testing ground for early aircraft, and was shut down by the state — but it came back to race every time. Even now, officials are suggesting that they could somehow survive this latest catastrophe.
But with no money to race, they haven’t explained how.
OLDER THAN WRIGLEY
Hawthorne opened on former farmland in 1891, decades before Wrigley Field and Soldier Field. Founder Edward Corrigan owned Kentucky Derby winner Riley, and operated other tracks across the country as well.
The track burned to the ground in 1902, and was rebuilt, but after Illinois banned gambling in 1905, Corrigan sold it to brick company owner Thomas Carey. Aircraft were tested there, and motorcycle races were held there until horse racing resumed in the roar ing ‘20s.
In the post-World War II boom, Hawthorne began to draw record crowds. It survived several stable fires that killed horses in the 1950s. In 1959, Phil Georgeff became the track announcer, and his description of horses “spin ning out of the turn” became a trademark call known even to Chicagoans who never went to the track.
In 1978, Hawthorne’s grandstand burned down from arson, though no one was ever charged. The track was rebuilt and reopened in 1980.
Joe Jasinski, 66, and his granddaughter Alanna Garza, 2, watch horses on the track after a race at Hawthorne Race Course on July 19 in Stickney.
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Horses and jockeys are placed in the starting gate at Hawthorne Race Course on July 19. The Carey family has owned the track for more than a century.
fire, that park held its famed Arlington Million, which once was the largest purse in racing. The grandstand was rebuilt and reopened in 1989. Architectural Digest called the grandstand one of the most beautiful in the coun try, and racing continued.
In 2019, state lawmakers authorized a massive expan sion of gambling in Illinois, with six new casinos, legal sports betting, expanded video gambling, and allowed racetracks to add casinos.
That same year, Hawthorne officials announced plans to build a new south suburban racino with video gambling opera tor Rick Heidner. But after a Tribune story questioned the source of its funding, state officials withdrew the land needed for the project.
of Arlington International Racecourse, had bought partial ownership of Rivers Casino in Des Plaines.
Churchill Downs shocked the racing world by closing down Arlington in 2021, leav ing Hawthorne to keep racing alive in the Chicago area.
Hawthorne ran both thoroughbred races in the summer and harness racing in the winter, forcing it to make costly transitions every year between its dirt track and a limestone track for sulkies.
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But larger forces were at work. Animal rights activists criticized the sport for a spate of horse deaths. And custom ers were leaving. By 2025, the real value of betting on horse races, known as the handle, dropped 57% from its 2003 peak, industry publication Past the Wire reported.
casinos, video gambling in bars across the state, and sports betting on phones. Live horse racing, with a half- hour break between each event, was relatively slow and complicated, though racinos were successful in other states.
In Springfield, state lawmakers had given Hawthorne the extraordi nary power to veto any other racino proposal in the south suburbs. Legislators consid ered revoking the veto to let other investors proceed, but never took action.
Meanwhile, financial realities were piling up. In late 2025, the track’s checks began to bounce. Hawthorne was unable to pay for simul casts from other tracks, which cut off their signals, further reducing wagering.
The Illinois Racing Board temporarily suspended the track’s harness racing license, and the thoroughbred racing season was delayed.
Hawthorne filed for bank ruptcy in February, citing debts of more than $100 million to lenders and to Aria Group Architects, W.E. O’Neil Construction, other tracks and horsemen, among others.
Carey said numerous bidders were interested in racing and gambling, with some interest in instead building a data center on the site. Only one qualified bidder materialized: ALLIMAC 2023, an unknown Delaware company.
It bid $90 million for the property, with no plans to keep racing, but without stat ing its intentions.
Hawthorne officials have held out hope they could arrange to continue racing on the property temporarily. But federal bankruptcy Judge Timothy Barnes said without more funds to race, “that ship has sailed.”
Another concern is over the 500 or so people living and working on the back stretch, a complex of apart ments and barns where residents take care of an almost equal number of horses. The judge, citing health and welfare concerns for the residents, set Aug. 31 as a tentative date for resi dents to leave.
the backstretch with his mother, brother and sister. Aragon works as a hot walker, walking the horses after running to cool them off, for $100 a week for each of five horses.
His mother works as a groom, feeding, watering and tending to the animals. He described the backstretch as a friendly community, made up largely of immigrants from Mexico and other Central American countries, where everyone knows and helps each other. About 150 chil dren there mostly attend Cicero schools.
Like many other families, they don’t know where they will end up. Other racetracks generally are already filled for the season. An apartment in nearby Cicero costs about what Aragon earns.
“God knows where we will be going,” he said. “I hope for everybody just to find a roof above their head, where they could work to feed and provide for their families.”
He’s hoping the new owners will let them stay until the scheduled end of the racing meet in November, which in Spanish, he calls “a milagro.” A miracle.
‘A GUT PUNCH’
Tony Somone, execu tive director of the Illinois Harness Horsemen’s Asso ciation, called the closing “a gut punch.”
“It’s unspeakable,” he said. “It’s been a slow death.”
Some owners and train ers have taken their horses to race in Minnesota or Indi ana. Others are racing for “peanuts” at county fairs. Fairmount Park Casino & Racing, downstate near St. Louis, doesn’t offer harness racing, only thoroughbreds.
The beauty of the sport, he said, is that it brings a rural sport to urban surroundings, with the skyline of Chicago visible from the track.
The sport of kings, as it was known, also transcended class boundaries, with blue-collar bettors mixing with relatively wealthy owners and middle-class fans.
Somone and his friends did that and hit the jackpot with Enzo the Baker. In 2008, he won almost every major race at Hawthorne, earning some $200,000.
“That was the dream horse,” Somone said. “We had the time of our lives.”
But, as with Hawthorne, the end came tragically. The horse died of an aneurysm while warming up on the track, before he could be sold.
As with horse racing in general, Somone said, “I’d rather love and lose than never to have loved at all.”
Carey still refused to give up hope. He called the sale “a tremendous loss,” and said Hawthorne officials are “forever grateful “ to their employees, horsemen and fans.
“However, this does not yet mark the end of Hawthorne as a business,” he said in a written statement. “We will continue to host intertrack wagering at our network of betting bars and we will abso lutely explore every available option to once again host racing.”
By post time last Sunday, a smattering of fans had shown up to send off the track for what many feared would be its last day. Hawthorne had demolished much of its grandstand to make way for a casino. Yet with a lack of funds, officials halted further work, leaving the stands partially destroyed and deserted.
Fans were forced into one corner of the facility, sepa rated from the finish line. Despite the grim circum stances, the crowd still placed bets, rose to their feet to cheer the horses to the finish, and occasionally to curse after a close loss.
Dax Poprawski, whose relatives work in the busi ness, was sorry to see that the track had been reduced to a skeleton of itself, with rust ing, exposed steel beams and weeds growing around it.
“It’s a sad day for Illi nois racing,” Poprawski said. “Nothing beats being here and watching it live, hearing the thumps of the horses going by. There’s so much strategy involved in betting, compared to press ing a button on a machine. Anything can happen.”
Learning Resources, the Vernon Hills toymaker that successfully brought down the Trump administration’s 2025 tariffs in a seminal Supreme Court decision, is once again suing the federal government over the latest round of sweeping global tariffs.
The lawsuit, filed Friday in the U.S. Court of Interna tional Trade with co-plain tiff HMTX Industries, a Connecticut-based floor ing company, challenges the 10% to 12.5% tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on top trading partners for alleged forced labor practices.
The tariffs levied Friday by the Trump administra tion invoke Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, which empowers the president to implement tariffs on coun tries that engage in unfair trade practices. The Office of the United States Trade Representative cited forced labor in global supply chains
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One person was killed in an early-morning rollover crash in Barrington Hills on Saturday, authorities said.
The crash happened in the northwestern suburb around 2:20 a.m. near Hills and Dales and Brinker roads, which remained closed for eight hours following the crash. A blue Mercedes SUV came up over a hill at a high speed heading north on Brinker Road and crashed into a nearby lawn, according to the Barrington Hills police department.
The SUV slid and rolled about 400 feet, clipping two trees, going up, over, and through a culvert, according to police. The car toppled a large oak tree and stopped skidding near Hills and Dales Road.
One person was ejected from the car. Two other indi
“It’s not really about forced labor; it’s about raising taxes,” said Elana Ruffman, chief marketing officer at Learning Resources, the family-owned educational toy manufacturer in north suburban Vernon Hills that won its version of David v. Goliath.
Learning Resources filed its initial lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s tariffs in April 2025, seeing it through to the Supreme Court and clawing back tens of billions for companies across the U.S. The new tariffs replace temporary 10% global tariffs Trump imposed in February after the Supreme Court struck down the first round of tariffs levied under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, ruling it exceeded the president’s authority without congres sional approval.
The lawsuit filed Friday alleges that the Trump administration has tried “to re-create materially the same
viduals, whose identities have not yet been released, were cut free from the SUV.
Zach Swiatek’s teenage daughter woke him just after 2:20 a.m., as the car crashed outside her window, a few hundred feet from the fami ly’s home of 10 years. He walked into his front yard to see the blue SUV crashed into his large 60-foot tree. The vehicle’s engine and trans mission were detached, lying on the ground in front of the rest.
Police and first respond ers were already on scene, cutting the roof off the wrecked car to rescue the individuals inside, who were put into ambulances.
The homeowner said it’s not uncommon to see single- car crashes outside his home, because the two-way road is narrow and offers no shoul der.
Swiatek said there has been at least one crash per
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global tariff regime” under three different statutes, but concludes that the “third time’s not the charm” for the federal government.
“They don’t actually prove out that there’s forced labor in the 60 economies that they’re targeting,” Ruffman told the Tribune. “They use very fuzzy language and fuzzy examples, not concrete specifics, as to why they believe this is creating a competitive disadvantage for American companies. It’s all a guise to raise money.”
In February, the Supreme Court ordered the govern ment to refund about $160 billion in illegally collected tariff revenue to businesses. Ruffman said Learning Resources has received about $10 million of the $12 million in additional expenses it incurred from the illegal tariffs.
But economic studies have shown that customers, not companies, have mostly paid the price for Trump’s tariffs. And those bills were highest in Illinois and other Midwest
year that he has lived at his current home. But Saturday’s fatal crash was particularly tragic.
“For a single-car crash, that was pretty horrific,” Swiatek said.
While Swiatek did not see the crash happen, police say speeding is the reason behind the crash. Swiatek said that speeding, along with ice in the winters, are the most common reasons cars crash near his home.
“They had to be travel ing at a high rate of speed because they drove through a tree and knocked it over,” Swiatek said. “You would have to be going pretty fast for that kind of damage.”
Barrington Hills Police continue to investigate the crash.
“This was a horrible acci dent, and my heart goes out to the people involved and their families,” Swiatek said. “Huge loss today.”
In 2025, Trump adminis tration tariffs raised costs for the average Midwest house hold by more than $2,000, or 55% higher than the national average, according to a study released Wednes day by the nonpartisan Midwest Economic Policy Institute and the Project for Middle Class Renewal at the University of Illinois at Urba na-Champaign.
Tariffs added $2,236 in annual expenses to the aver age Illinois household, while costs rose by an average of $2,586 in Indiana and $3,158 in Michigan, according to the study.
The study also found that the 2025 tariffs shrunk the Midwest economy by $18 billion, reduced manufac turing employment by more than 41,000 and “dispropor tionately impacted” low-in come households.
“The data confirms that the trade war launched in 2025 has been a substantial headwind for the economy, with Midwest households
Zach Zwiatek looks over the damage and debris left by an early morning SUV crash on Brinker Road near Hills & Dales Road on July 25, 2026, in Barrington Hills. The man said he feels sad for the families of the crash victims. One person was killed and two other injured in the crash. STACEY WESCOTT/CHICAGO TRIBUNE
faring far worse than the nation as a whole,” said report co-author Frank Manzo, an economist at the Illinois Economic Policy Institute, a La Grange-based nonpartisan research organization.
Learning Resources and its sister company, hand2mind, which have 500 employees worldwide and a 1.1 million- square-foot warehouse at their Vernon Hills headquar ters, make educational toys such as the Pretend & Play Cash Register and Kanoodle, outsourcing about half of the manufacturing to China.
Last year, the company raised prices across its prod uct lines and cut expenses out of its marketing budget to absorb some of the tariff costs, but did not implement any layoffs.
In 2026, the company held the line on prices, despite the implementation of new tariffs, as a way of sharing the rebated money from the illegal 2025 tariffs with its customers, Ruffman said.
“We did not change our prices for 2026,” Ruffman
Not only is Learning Resources avoiding layoffs or passing new tariff costs along to customers, but the company has committed to expansion through an EDGE tax incentive agreement with the state, Ruffman said.
Learning Resources has broken ground on a new 700,000-square-foot facil ity in Vernon Hills that will serve as hand2mind’s primary distribution center. In addition, the company has committed to hiring 37 new full-time positions across both office and warehouse operations, as well as retain ing 288 existing Illinois jobs as part of the agreement.
The state’s Economic Development for a Growing Economy program offers annual corporate tax credits to qualifying businesses that create jobs, investment and training programs in Illinois.
The new facility is expected to open in 2028, Ruffman said.
2 more sites recognized for connections to Underground Railroad
When Joe Erbentraut and his husband moved to their home on Elm Street in Batavia in 2016, one of the first things they noticed was a plaque on the front porch stating that the house dated back to the 19th century.
But Erbentraut didn’t know much about the details of the house’s past at the time — much less what he would come to learn later, that the home was once owned by a major local figure of the Underground Railroad.
“We knew it was an old home,” Erbentraut, 40, said. “We didn’t really go that much deeper into it.”
Following some local research efforts, Erben traut’s home recently joined a growing list of verified Underground Railroad sites, facilities and programs in the United States. The list is part of a National Park Service initiative, the National Underground Rail road Network to Freedom, a program created in 1998 to show the history of resistance to enslavement.
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Just a few miles away, the St. Charles History Museum, too, was recently added to the park service’s registry, as a facility that seeks to docu ment the history of Under ground Railroad activity in the area and the role St. Charles played during the anti-slavery movement.
These two recently-added sites join other Kane loca tions on the list — includ ing Newsome Park in Elgin, commemorating a commu nity of freedom seekers dating back to 1862 who arrived by train in Elgin from Alabama, and a home in Campton Township that was added just last year for serv ing as a former safe house for freedom seekers.
The new additions to the list — along with the recent designation for the former safe house in Campton Town ship — are the result of ongo ing work by Eric Krupa, the St. Charles History Museum’s collections manager, to get more sites in the area desig nated as part of the federal initiative.
The process for nominat ing a site for the National Park Service initiative is sort of like writing a research paper on its significance, Krupa explained previously, which then has to go through a peer-review process.
Krupa became involved with others around the state doing similar work, and ulti mately the Illinois Network to Freedom Collective took shape. The group — for which Krupa is a member of the steering committee — is a statewide collaboration of historians, experts, educators and community members.
The collective seeks to contribute to a statewide effort to get more sites in Illi
Joe Erbentraut, left, 40, and husband Stefin Steberl, 41, stand at their home in Batavia on July 10. The house belonged to the Rev. John and Lucinda Cross in the 1850s and was recently added to the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom. JOSH BOLAND/CHICAGO TRIBUNE
nois formally recognized for the roles they played in the Underground Railroad.
Last year, state lawmak ers passed legislation creat ing the Illinois Freedom Trails Commission, meant to increase educational opportunities related to a portion of American history largely unknown to many and perhaps boost tourism centered on the journeys of freedom seekers through Illi nois.
For Krupa, looking into
“I want to see Reverend Cross’ story be told and understood by more people and hopefully inspire some more folks to understand just the impact that one person can have.”
“I want to see Rever end Cross’ story be told and understood by more people and hopefully inspire some more folks to understand just the impact that one person can have,” Erbentraut said. “And also, for folks in Bata via and in the region, to know that there is a history of this here. And that it’s a history that, you know, we can choose to continue.”
JOE ERBENTRAUT, whose house belonged to the Rev. John and Lucinda Cross in the 1850s and was recently added to the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom
the local area’s connections to the Underground Railroad has become a major research interest.
St. Charles, he explained, is a city that’s known for its connections to free dom-seeking efforts.
In 1842, a route of the Underground Railroad was planned through St. Charles, according to the National Park Service, and hundreds of freedom seekers made their way through town. That effort began less than a decade after St. Charles was founded.
The year 1842 is also when the Kane County Anti-Slav ery Society formed.
Krupa said that access to two state roads made St. Charles a sort of connecting junction enabling the oper ation of a freedom-seeking
And the residents who first settled the area had a “more radical background,” Krupa said, with many coming from upstate New York’s “Burned- Over District,” an epicenter of the Second Great Awak ening, a religious revival that occurred during the late 18th and early 19th century.
There were many ways freedom seekers made their way to freedom, Krupa said, but many came from Missouri, entered Illinois
downstate, moved their way up the state and even tually got to Chicago. Later, many freedom seekers were brought to Illinois by way of Iowa, he said.
As he continues on with his research, Krupa is working on getting more sites designated for their connections to the Underground Railroad, and not just in St. Charles. In addi tion to the recently-designated Batavia house, he’s currently working on an application for a church in DeKalb County. Efforts are also underway for sites in Aurora.
He estimates there are about 90 locations that could potentially be nominated across Kane and DeKalb counties.
Krupa told The Beacon- News that he began embark ing on these efforts partially
to illuminate a perhaps less er-known history in advance of America’s 250th birthday.
“It doesn’t matter what side of the aisle you’re on in Illinois,” Krupa said. “People are excited about the Under ground Railroad. … It doesn’t matter what religion you were, what race you were. Everybody was working together at this time.”
He calls the story of the Underground Railroad networks that existed in the state a sort of “Illinois pride story,” one that did not always receive the same attention it’s now getting.
“It’s taken almost 200 years for this history to finally get recognized, or realized,” Krupa said.
As he delves into the local history, Krupa is planning for the St. Charles History Museum to put on a tempo rary exhibit on the Under ground Railroad in 2027 to look at local connections to abolitionist work, and to eventually have a perma nent exhibit about the Underground Railroad and abolition efforts. He’s also looking to start walking tours of related sites in St. Charles in the fall.
But, while much is known about Kane Coun ty’s history of involvement in freedom-seeking efforts before the abolition of slav ery, including what can be gleaned from the historical records stored in the recent ly-designated St. Charles Museum, more is still being uncovered.
The former home of the Rev. John and Lucinda Cross in Batavia is one example of that.
The story of John Cross has been “difficult to
research,” Krupa explained, because there’s been no biography written on him. But he’s now known to have been a sort of “Johnny Apple seed” figure, establishing a northwestern portion of the Underground Railroad network.
According to Krupa’s historical research, Cross was sent from New York to Illinois in 1839 to establish a network of abolitionists that would help freedom seekers escape from slave states.
Krupa found that Cross worked to recruit people from Ohio through Mich igan, Indiana and into Illi nois. Cross’ writings detailing where he stopped, along with the recollections of others, help confirm his involvement in these efforts, according to Krupa.
Cross made another trip in 1841, and afterwards settled down in Illinois and contin ued abolition work.
According to Krupa, this story is “very important to understanding how freedom seeking evolved in the coun try, not just in Illinois.”
“It wasn’t just like a one-off thing,” Krupa said. “There was collaboration … there was a plan in place. There were agents sent out. Stuff was connected.”
The National Park Service listing on his former home says that Cross is believed to have established the first continuous line of Under ground Railroad in the coun try from Quincy, Illinois, to Canada.
The reverend later became the first president of Whea ton College, and he ultimately settled in Batavia, living there from around 1855 to 1860, Krupa said.
It’s unknown whether the Cross family helped freedom seekers in their Batavia home, but it’s believed to be likely, the house’s National Park Service listing indicates. The Cross family ultimately moved to Iowa in 1860, but maintained ownership of the Batavia property until 1869.
Cross’ story — and how he contributed to what is typically understood as the networks making up the Underground Railroad — is the subject of Krupa’s latest research undertaking. The Underground Railroad has become “mythologized,” he said, but his research efforts are an attempt to “just bring (it) back to its roots,” explor ing what exactly it was and how it functioned.
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The journalist and editor, who also writes a newsletter called “queering the burbs,” said he was told last year by Kate Garrett, the director of the Batavia Depot Museum, that there were efforts under way to find places with ties to the Underground Railroad — his house included.
Garrett got involved when Krupa reached out to her, inquiring about figures from Batavia who were involved with abolitionist activities, she explained. Specifically, there was a house on Elm Street that he was looking to confirm the past owner ship of.
So, they dug into property records, finding the land parcel in question and “trac ing it back through transac tions,” Garrett explained. They ultimately found John Cross’ name on a purchase record.
Garrett called the discov ery “very exciting,” particu larly because there aren’t a lot of records about Cross at the Depot Museum.
As for the house actually getting nominated to the list, Erbentraut said he was “on board right away,” calling the National Park Service recog nition “something for … the whole community to be really proud of.”
The process brought up surprising findings, like the fact that his house is believed to be even older than its current plaque indicates, Erbentraut said. The plaque dates the building to 1860, but Cross is believed to have lived there starting in 1855.
Erbentraut expressed that it’s “kind of crazy in this day and age,” where “any bit of information is (an) inter net rabbit hole away,” that there wasn’t much informa tion out there on John Cross until the recent efforts to get the house designated, despite the impact he had.
Saying that the area has a “deep history of … progres sive values, in standing on the right side of history,” Erben traut said that he himself is engaged in advocating on contemporary social issues.
That extends to his home. Erbentraut said he and his husband have had a Black Lives Matter sign on their house ever since they moved in — back in 2016 when that was “more of a hot topic.” A Pride flag also hangs outside their home.
“We have all of these, kind of, like, visual indicators on the house for the social justice conversations of today,” Erbentraut said. “So it’s interesting that this house has been engaged in a part of this social justice narrative in a different form — but a connected form — dating back all this time.”
And while the house played only a small part in Cross’ story, Erbentraut thinks there’s a lot to learn from history as we tackle contemporary issues.
“I feel really honored to be playing a very small part in keeping the story alive,” Erbentraut said. “Protect ing the house, kind of being a steward of the history through a house.”
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Former McDonald’s marketing exec who gave world the Golden Arches
Paul Schrage
By Bob Goldsborough FOR THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE
During a 30-year career at McDonald’s Corp. that began when company founder Ray Kroc hand-picked him to build the firm’s marketing department from scratch, Paul D. Schrage oversaw every aspect of marketing at the fast-food chain, includ ing the development of the fast-food restaurant’s famous Golden Arches logo.
Schrage also spearheaded many marketing campaigns and icons, including launch ing the Ronald McDon ald character in national advertising, promoting the chain’s Happy Meals and Value Meals and developing product tie-ins such as the Monopoly game. Schrage also was instrumental in building McDonald’s relationships with the U.S.-based 1984 and 1996 Olympic Games, the 1994 World Cup and with basketball superstar Michael Jordan.
“He was one of the best brand leaders in marketing in the business,” said Dean Barrett, a retired McDonald’s senior vice president of global marketing.
Schrage died of natu ral causes on Jan. 28 at his Tempe, Arizona home. He was 90.
His death, not widely reported at the time, was confirmed by his son, Buzz. Schrage, who had battled pancreatic cancer, had previ ously lived in Scottsdale, Arizona, and in Oak Brook.
Born in 1935 in Chicago, Paul Daniel Schrage (pronounced SHRAHG- hee) grew up in Palatine and graduated from Pala tine High School, where he played baseball, basket ball and football. In 1957, he earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Valparaiso University.
After college, Schrage worked for the Yellow Pages before returning to school and earning a master’s degree in advertising from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. From 1959 to 1961, he worked as a media buyer for the Young & Rubicam advertising agency. In 1961, he joined Chicago-based Quaker Oats, where he worked as a brand manager, including for a line of dog food. He left Quaker in 1965 to become a Chica go-based sales representative for This Week magazine, and the following year he joined the D’Arcy advertising agency as associate media director, where he worked on Midwest accounts including Quaker Oats, Standard Oil, Anheus er-Busch and McDonald’s.
In 1967, Kroc hired Schrage from D’Arcy as the compa ny’s first-ever chief market ing officer and executive vice president of marketing. Over the next three decades, Schrage put his stamp on every aspect of McDonald’s public messaging. Though the concept of McDonald’s Golden Arches had predated Schrage’s time with the chain, he amplified them as a key part of the company’s brand through advertising campaigns and messaging.
In 1970, he hired the Need ham, Harper & Steers adver
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tising agency to produce creative campaigns, includ ing the iconic “You Deserve a Break Today” campaign that appeared from 1971 until 1976.
“He was instrumental in ‘You Deserve a Break Today,’” Barrett said.
In a surprise move, McDonald’s switched from Needham, Harper & Steers in 1981 to Chicago-based Leo Burnett. McDonald’s was not displeased with Needham’s creative work, but Schrage and his colleagues had felt that the chain needed more in-depth account supervi sion and overall marketing help. In 1990, Schrage rehired Needham (later rechristened DDB Needham) in a dual- agency setup.
“I learned more from him than anyone in my career,” said retired Leo Burnett chair Cheryl Berman, who called Schrage a mentor. “I was a young copywriter at Leo Burnett when I met him and I was the chairman and chief creative officer — Leo’s old job — when he retired. I learned good enough is never good enough. Paul was tough but extremely inspirational. He inspired me to raise the bar. He made all of us at Burnett want to reach new heights of our creativity in our advertising for McDon ald’s, forever beating out any competitor.”
Berman recalled working closely with Schrage on the famed Super Bowl commer cial “The Showdown,” a 1993 spot showing Jordan and Larry Bird making ever harder shots across a basket ball court in an effort to win a Big Mac and fries.
Jordan and Bird weren’t the only big names endors ing McDonald’s. From the start, Schrage felt commit ted to aligning McDonald’s with major brands and stars. He publicly presented Cubs legend Ernie Banks with an inscribed gold baseball in 1970, honoring his 500th home run.
“You can’t measure it,” he told the Tribune in 1984, describing the impact of the Olympics alliance’s impact on McDonald’s. “It’s one of those things you know intuitively. For us, at this point in time, it’s the right thing to do.”
Schrage’s work extended across both national and local advertising and messaging, and included introducing a national Ronald McDonald and the restaurants’ iconic McDonald’s Playlands. He also was the point person for sales promotions like Monop oly and Beanie Babies.
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for the brand and how he made other people comfort able with the brand,” said Bradley Ball, a former McDonald’s senior vice pres ident of marketing. “What he did was help those who joined, whether they were agency people or franchisees or operators on the supply chain side, to believe in the brand. As much as a cliché as that sounds, it’s true. And if you got Paul’s blessing, you knew you had a good shot at doing something not just with his approval but that he analyzed as being good itself.”
Schrage retired from McDonald’s in 1997 but returned briefly as a consul tant in 2002. He also chaired Ronald McDonald House Charities’ board both during his career and in retirement.
“There would be no Ronald McDonald House without Paul,” Berman said.
Barrett said Schrage was committed to encourag ing greater involvement by McDonald’s franchisees in their communities.
“I lecture at universities on marketing, and I say that when I was at McDonald’s with Paul Schrage, we had more kids around the world wearing McDonald’s on their baseball, football and soccer uniforms because our fran chisees were involved in what we call local store marketing,” Barrett said. “Paul taught people how to be Mr. and Mrs. McDon ald’s in their communities, and part of that was getting involved in youth sports.”
Schrage was a major bene factor to his alma mater, Valparaiso University, which named him to its Hall of Honor in 1985 and gave him an honorary doctorate the following year.
He was a longtime supporter of Valparaiso’s men’s basketball program, and had been a close friend of the university’s former men’s basketball head coach Homer Drew. Schrage and his wife funded the Schrage Basketball Wing, which is an addition to the univer sity’s Athletics-Recreation Center that houses the men’s and women’s basket ball offices. The couple also established an endowment to provide ongoing support for the facility, and they recently committed $1 million for a separate fund that helps pay for items like team travel and nutrition.
In 1982, Schrage was named the Merchandising Executives Club of Chicago’s Merchandiser of the Year, and he was named Chicago Ad Person of the Year in 1988 by the Chicago Advertising Club. In 1997, he was elected to the American Advertising Federation’s Hall of Fame.
Outside of work, Schrage enjoyed golfing and traveling, his son Buzz said.
“He’d tell you he’s most proud of his family,” Buzz said.
In addition to his son, Schrage is survived by his wife of 68 years, Jan; another son, Gordon; and five grand children.
A service was held.
Bob Goldsborough is a freelance reporter.
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Benko, Glenda May Anderson Glenda May Anderson Benko passed away peacefully at home on July 11th, 2026, surrounded by her loving husband, daughter, devoted caregivers, and her cat. Glenda was born on March 26th, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois, to Bert and Doris Anderson and is survived by her devoted husband, David, and her loving daughter, Melissa. Our family extends its heartfelt gratitude to the physicians, nurses, caregivers, and hospice team whose compassion and dedication provided comfort and dignity throughout her final journey. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Highland Park Public Library.
Bittlingmaier, Eric Charles Eric Charles Bittlingmaier departed this world on June 25, 2026. Intelligence, humor, dedication, and humility defined Eric throughout his life. Born on March 31, 1962 in New Rochelle, NY, he moved with his family to the Chicago suburbs, then Purchase, NY, and finally Centennial, Colorado outside of Denver, at the age of 12. It was there that he developed a lifelong passion for sports that never wavered in spite of being a committed fan of Chicago sports teams. Eric began developing the work ethic and leadership skills that would define his life while still in high school. He achieved the rank of Eagle Scout and was starting first baseman for the Arapahoe High School baseball team that won the 1980 state championship. His baseball skills and academic achievements won him a scholarship to Valparaiso University where he continued playing baseball while earning his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Eric took his degree and went to work at Martin Marietta Aerospace. True to his tremendous intelligence and technical talent, Eric became a literal rocket scientist. But like every endeavor of his, Eric approached rocket science in his own way—with personality, humility, and humor. He had a great sense of humor that he used to connect with the world around him and make others feel comfortable. Eric’s next career move was to McDonald’s, where over nearly 30 years, he rose to the position of Senior Development Director. In this role, he advised the CEO, Board of Directors, and other company leadership on McDonald’s business growth and development around the world. Eric’s intelligence, work ethic, and sense of humor earned him admiration and respect from everyone who knew and worked with him, whether he was advising senior management on company strategy, bringing out the best from new engineers on his team, or sharing a meal with friends and family on a summer evening in his backyard. Eric’s proudest achievement at McDonald’s, however, had little to do with business. It was finding the courage to ask a colleague named Katie on a date. Two years later, that colleague became his wife, and in 2006, Eric took on his proudest and most rewarding job: guiding, encouraging, and leading their daughter Grace to grow into the beautiful, intelligent person she has become. Eric was a dedicated member of St. John Lutheran Church in Wheaton for over 30 years. At the family’s home in Wheaton and their cabin in Reedsburg, WI, Eric and Katie found joy together through steady improvements and “engineered” upgrades. The Bittlingmaiers were constantly welcoming family and friends to holiday celebrations and parties, for which Eric was menu planner and master chef. A passionate backyard farmer, he generously shared his annual harvests with friends and family: vegetables both fresh and canned, delicious pickles, and his spicy giardiniera and sauces. Eric also carried on his father’s passion for model railroading, combining his personal craftsmanship and creativity with his engineering mind in all his builds. Wherever he was, Eric was likely the most intelligent, most accomplished, most well- traveled person in the room, but you never knew it unless you asked—and then he was generous with all of it. He was generous with his time, his knowledge, his humor, and his respect: respectful of everyone, wherever they were in their life’s journey. And he didn’t have to agree with you or your beliefs in order to respect you and your beliefs; he was always lighthearted, inclusive, and welcoming. Along with his devoted friend, partner, and wife of 22 years, Katie Bittlingmaier; and daughter, Grace; Eric is survived by his sisters, Lynn Fagerhaug (late Jerry) and Ellen Helm (Rick); as well as many nieces, nephews, countless friends, former colleagues, and business associates around the world. Eric’s passing was preceded by those of his father, Roy Bittlingmaier; his mother, Lillian Bittlingmaier; his mother-in-law, Ro Brunton; and his brother-in-law, Jerry Fagerhaug. Eric’s legacy lives on in the lives he touched, the family he loved, the friendships he treasured, and the example he set through a life marked by integrity, curiosity, generosity, and Grace. Visitation will be held on August 1, 2026, from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, 410 North Cross Street, Wheaton, IL 60187. A Memorial Service will follow at 10:00 a.m., also at St. John Lutheran Church. Family, friends, and all whose lives were touched by Eric are invited to gather, share memories, and celebrate a life so well lived. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to your local Ronald McDonald House Charities (www.ronaldmcdonaldhouse.org) or Northern Illinois Food Bank (solvehungertoday.org).
Buividas, Dr. Timothy Dr. Tim o thy Buiv i das passed away on July 23, 2026, after a coura geous bat tle with can cer. A de voted fam ily mem ber and friend, Tim was known for his warmth, humor, gen eros ity, and gen uine care for oth ers. In 1995, he founded the Cor po rate Learn ing In sti tute, where for more than 30 years he helped or ga ni za tions build stronger lead ers and teams through con sult ing, teach ing, and team de vel op ment. Tim loved spend ing peace ful days fish ing. He leaves a last - ing legacy of lead er ship, ser vice, and com pas - sion. A cel e bra tion of Tim's life will be held Sun - day, Au gust 2, 2026, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Ar - row head Golf Club, Wheaton. Find out more at www. williams- kampp. com.
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Cleland, John Albert John Albert Cleland passed away peacefully on July 22, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was 85 years old. John was born on March 23, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, to Thomas and Adele (Koch) Cleland, the eldest of five children. He met the love of his life, Mary Jo Petrie, in Lincoln Park, and the two were married in Palm Desert, California, on December 31, 1970, beginning a partnership that spanned more than 55 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother and best friend, Tom Cleland; his parents-in-law, Vincent and Josephine Petrie. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jo (Petrie) Cleland; his children, Katie (Joe) Muran, Tom (Katie) Cleland, John (Tess Polivka) Cleland, and Joanna (Scott) Richardville; his beloved grandchildren, Anna, Joey, Johnny, Nora, Jack, Barrett, and Cameron; his sisters, Peggy (David) Dziadula, Casey Tobin, and Jane (the late Sean) McCourt; his sister-in-law, Camille Cleland; and many beloved nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers or donations, John's family asks that you dedicate your next round of golf to him — and share a few of your favorite John Cleland stories with your foursome. More info 773-736-3833 or www.smithcorcoran.com
Cosgrove, Jean T. Jean T. Cosgrove, nee Suerth, 77, of Chicago, beloved wife of the late James for 50 years. Loving mother of Peter (Kathryn) and Ann (Ryan) Rayner. Cherished grandma of Jimmy, Katelyn, Liam and Jack. Dear sister of Mary (the late John) Van Hoesen and the late Edward (the late Marguerite), Thomas (Diane) and Robert (Leslie). Adored daughter of the late Edward and Lorraine, nee Burns. Jean enjoyed reading, farmers markets, craft fairs, cooking, and watching HGTV and cooking shows, but nothing brought her greater happiness than spending time with her family. Visitation Thursday, July 30th from 3-8pm at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave., Chicago IL 60646. Funeral Friday, July 31st 9:30am from the funeral home for 10am Mass at Queen of All Saints Basilica, 6280 N. Sauganash Ave., Chicago, IL 60646. Interment private at Calvary Cemetery. Memorial donations in Jean’s name can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011. More info 773-736- 3833 or www.smithcorcoran.com.
Cullen, Mary Catherine Mary Catherine Cullen, (nee Egan), peacefully, and with family and friends nearby, passed away at her home in Orland Park, Illinois, on April 25, 2026. Born in Chicago on December 23, 1937, and raised in Bridgeport, Mary was the cherished daughter of the late Joseph and Alice Egan. She married the late Robert Emmett Cullen on December 28, 1963. He was the center of her universe, her chef, and her forever "Pal." When Bob passed away he left a hole in her heart that never fully healed.
Mary spent her thirty-five year career as a teacher in the Bedford Park School District #104. There she found great joy in her students; was devoted to their successes; and prepared them well for productive futures. In addition, Mary mentored many young teachers throughout her career who remained lifetime friends. She was a founding member of the District #104 Teachers Union. As an instructor in the English Department at Moraine Valley Community College, Mary assisted many young people on their paths to college degrees.
Outside of the classroom and for all of the life, Mary was a devoted animal lover. She was an animal rights advocate who supported many organizations dedicated to animal welfare.
An active member of the Bedford Park Women's Club and other charitable organizations, Mary was devoted to the arts and enjoyed attending theater productions, ballet, and the opera. In addition, Mary loved travel and relished all the trips she took with dear friends experiencing the world. She cherished all her friendships and her kindness and devotion to friends was returned to her many times over. Her Irish wit and wisdom will be missed by all who knew her.
A memorial mass will be said at Saint Damian Church in Oak Forest, Illinois, on August 1, 2026. Friends and family will gather at church at 10:30 AM to reminisce. Mass will begin at 11 AM.
Interment will be private at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Alsip, Illinois.
Arrangements entrusted to the care of Damar- Kaminski Funeral Home & Crematorium, 7861 S. 88th Avenue, Justice, Illinois. 708-496-0200 or www.kaminskifamilyfuneralhomes.com
Daunheimer, Violet Corinne Johnson Violet, age 102, died peacefully on June 17, 2026, in Edina, Minnesota. Born May 26, 1924, near Oswego, Illinois, daughter of Elmer and Ruth (Ashway) Johnson. She grew up on the family farm with her sister, Elnora “Norie,” and brother, Carl. Her early years shaped the strength, resilience, and quiet determination she carried throughout her life. Violet met Walter J. Daunheimer while they worked at Commonwealth Edison after his return from World War II. They were married for 72 years before his death in 2020. They raised three sons: Scott, Paul, and Brian. Violet endured the loss of Paul (age 58) and Scott (age 71) with grace and courage. She will be remembered for her warmth, independence, practical wisdom, quick wit, and “Johnson humor.” Preceded in death by her husband; sons Paul and Scott; siblings Carl and Norie; brother-in-law Don; daughter-in-law Cheryl; and great-grandchild Violet. Survived by her son, Brian (Anne); daughters-in-law Kathy (Scott) and Debbie (Paul); Scott’s children, Allison (Fentzke), Stephen, Gretchen (Schmidt); Paul’s children, Andrea (Svejda), Lauren (Fatigato); fourteen great- grandchildren; nieces Martha, Becky, and Lisa; nephew Mark; and many extended family members. Celebration of Life will be held October 3, 2026, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Healy Chapel in Aurora, Illinois. Memorials may be directed to the Lou and Jean Malnati Brain Tumor Institute at Northwestern Medicine.
Draus, Marlene Marlene Draus passed away peacefully on June 30, 2026. Wife of the late Henry Draus. Daughter of the late Otto and Lucille Verbiski. Sister of the late Patricia (Leonard) Sulima. Aunt to Debra, Michael (Patricia), Brian (Sheryl), William and Andrew Sulima. Retired teacher, Charles J Sahs School. Services will be private. Donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Dwyer, Patrick E. II Patrick Ed ward Dwyer II, of Chicago, Illi nois, died at home sur rounded by his fam ily on July 23, 2026, aged 86. Beloved hus band of Carol (nee Kaiser) Dwyer, fa ther of Noelle (Paul Yates) Dwyer, Patrick Ed ward Dwyer III, and Sean (Julie) Dwyer. Beloved grand fa ther of Aidan and Keira Yates, and Ella, Max, and Lucy Dwyer. Cher ished son of the late Fran cis and Vir ginia (nee Knotts) Dwyer. Lov ing brother of Mon ica (James) Fox and Michael (Geral dine) Dwyer, and the late Kath leen (James) Samp son, William Dwyer, and Mary Chris tine Dwyer. He is also sur - vived by many lov ing nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Pat was truly a South Side Irish boy. He grad u - ated from St. Ig natius Col lege Prep, Loy ola Uni - ver sity Chicago, and De Paul Uni ver sity Col lege of Law. For over 50 years, he ded i cated his ca reer to rep re sent ing in jured work ers and in di vid u als. He started his own law firm, served in the Illi nois Trial Lawyers As so ci a tion, and founded with friends the St. Ig natius Law So ci ety. He was a life long ath lete, golfer at Olympia Fields Coun try Club, and de voted Loy ola Ram blers fan.
Pat’s great est joy was his fam ily and friends. Pat was a man of faith, in tegrity, and warmth. Every - where he went, friends found him. He took enor - mous pride in the ac com plish ments of his chil - dren and grand chil dren, and will be deeply missed and re mem bered for his gen eros ity, charm, and humor.
Vis i ta tion Mon day, July 27, from 5–8 p.m. at Don - nel lan Fu neral Home, 10525 S. West ern Ave., Chicago. Church vis i ta tion Tues day, July 28, 9:30– 10:30 a.m., fol lowed by Fu neral Mass at 10:30 a.m. at Old St. Patrick’s Church, 700 W. Adams St., Chicago. In ter ment pri vate. In lieu of flow ers, do na tions may be made to Chicago Je suit Acad - emy, the St. Ig natius Col lege Prep schol ar ship fund, or Loy ola Uni ver sity Chicago Ath let ics (bas - ket ball). Arrange ments En trusted to Don nel lan Fu neral Home. Info: 773-238-0075, www. don nell anfu nera lhom e. com.
Frazin, Julian J. Celebration of Life for the Honorable Julian J. Frazin will be held on Thursday, July 30, at 4:30 PM at Chicago Sinai Congregation, 15 W. Delaware Place, Chicago, IL 60610. Family and friends are warmly invited to gather in celebration of Judge Frazin’s remarkable life, legacy, creativity, and enduring spirit. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals.
Giffney, Sally Ann Lundeberg Sally Giffney, 90, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2026, after a courageous journey with Alzheimer's. Born Sept. 27, 1935, her life was rooted in faith, compassion & service. She worked years at Christ Hospital and for domestic violence shelters. "Tiny Sal", small in stature, larger than life. Abundantly friendly, always making people feel welcomed, heard, & loved. Her Christian faith guided her life; finding joy in serving others, filling churches with music, doting on family & dogs. She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Scott Giffney; her parents; and her brother, Art Lundeberg. She is survived by her children Steve (Pati), Karin (Jim) Miller, Keith (DeDe), daughter-in-law Lori, grandkids Kyle, Tyler, Jordan, Alexandra, Peyton, Wilson, DJ, and Steph, along with many cherished friends. A Celebration of Life to be held Sat., Aug. 29, at Willow Creek Church Chapel, S. Barrington, with visitation at 10:00 a.m. & 11:00 service. For donations, PAWS Chicago.
Goudeau, Darla D. Darla D. Goudeau, nee Hood, of La Grange, beloved wife of the late Janick “Jean” Goudeau, and former wife of the late Danny Tregoning; loving mother of Janick “Dee” Goudeau; friend to many. Darla was proud of her time spent with WGN Children’s Programming. Actively involved in Business and Professional Women (BPW) and Welcome Wagon. Darla will be missed greatly by all of her former teachers and students from her previous years of being the Preschool Director for Ready Teddy Preschool, LaGrange Park. She shared many memories and made many friend- ships with all cast members and crew from the theatre community that she helped make the stage glow and pop. Theatre was a hobby and joy of life for Darla, holding almost every position throughout organized theatre. A Memorial Visita- tion will be held on Monday, July 27, 2026 from 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. with a Memorial Service at 7 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services 9445 31st Street, Brookfield IL, 60513. Interment Private. Memorials in Darla’s Name appreciated to the Theatre of Western Springs, 4384 Hampton Ave, Western Springs, IL 60558. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com. If you wish to send a Sympathy Card to the Family, please feel free to send it to Hitzeman Funeral Home, 9445 31st Street, Brookfield, Il 60513, C/o Darla Goudeau Family. We will gladly forward it on to the family.
Gray, Thomas Earl Thomas Earl Gray of Chicago, IL passed away peace fully in his home on May 5, 2026. He was born in Clin ton, Mis sis sippi on No vem ber 4, 1941. He was 1 of 13 chil dren born to Jeff Gray, Sr and Thomizene Robin son Gray. Tom moved to Chicago at the age of 20. He earned a Bach e lor's De gree in Com - puter En gi neer ing and a Mas ter's De gree in Com puter Sci ence from Illi - nois In sti tute of Tech nol ogy. He worked as a Sys - tem An a lyst and Com puter Sys tem De signer for Stan dard Oil Com pany (Amoco) until he re tired in 1993. He worked for the city of Chicago in sev - eral areas. Tom worked in the Of fice of Spe cial Events as Di rec tor of Com mu nity Re la tions, Di - rec tor of Sports De vel op ment and Al der manic Li - ai son for the Mayor. He served on a num ber of boards and com mit tees in the City. Thomas was a big per son al ity. He was a man who never met a stranger. He has been called "Am bas sador of Chicago". CEL E BRA TION OF LIFE: SAT UR DAY, AU - GUST 8,2026: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm LIT TLE BLACK PEARL 1060 East 47th Street Chicago, IL 60653.
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Guardi, Thomas Thomas W. Guardi, 78 of Riverside at rest July 13, 2026, devoted husband of Constance “Connie: nee Pearson; cherished father of Thomas (Ariella) Guardi; loving grandpa of Leonora and Francesca Guardi; beloved son of the late Gaetano and Katherine née Tatoole Guardi; dear brother to the late Vita Pennington and Stephan Guardi; fond uncle to many nieces and nephews and one grandnephew Tom was a retired accountant and Appeals Officer for the IRS. He was an active Board member of the Frederick Law Olmsted Society, having served as treasurer for three years and auditor of the books for many years. He was a valued member of the Landscape Committee helping to maintain the public lands to preserve the Olmsted legacy. He was awarded “Park Steward” status by the Riverside Landscape Advisory Commission. He was also awarded the title of “Honorary Commissioner “of the Riverside Historical Commission because of his many years of volunteering to help in the Museum to preserve the history of this landmark community. He loved gardening and spending time with his granddaughters. He took them to soccer practices, piano lessons and trips to museums and the Arboretum. A memorial will be held Saturday, August 1, 2026 at Ivins / Moravecek Funeral Home 80 E. Burlington St. Riverside. Info at 708-447-2261 or www.moravecek.com
Iverson, Emil Walter Emil W. Iverson, 97, of Vernon Hills passed away on June 10, 2026. He was born in Minnesota and raised in Chicago. He was a proud Marine and running back at Northwestern University. He was a hard working man who loved playing with his kids, grandkids, and great grandkids. He loved cars and was a huge Cubs and Blackhawks fan. He loved John Wayne movies and would watch them over and over. He loved being outdoors. He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years Muriel and his daughter-in-law Terese. He is survived by his sister Phyllis and her family. He is survived by his children Emil (Ellen), Anne, John, Tom (Lisa), Steve (Rochelle), Jim (Brenda), and Mike. Loving grandfather of Tommy (Danielle), Matt (Cassy), Ryan (Missy), Danny (Jackie), Kevin (Erin), Dane, Cameron, and Kiana. Loving great grandfather to Avery, Selma, Wyatt, Briggs, Nova, Eleanora, Stevie, and Scottie. He will be missed by all of us. Burnett-Dane Funeral Home in Libertyville handled all the arrangements.
Jack, Bevington Eugene Jack Eugene Bevington, 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 3, 2026, at Glenbrook Hospital in Glenview, Illinois, surrounded by his family.
Born on August 9, 1934, in Anthony, Kansas, Jack was the youngest of eight children born to Glenn Day Bevington, Sr. and Mary Lazetta Schroeder Bevington. Growing up during the Great Depression and World War II shaped his lifelong appreciation for history, family, service, and community.
After graduating from Anthony High School, Jack worked briefly for the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway before serving three years in the United States Marine Corps, including duty in occupied Japan. He later earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from California State University, Los Angeles, married Teresa Delgadillo, and together they raised four children.
Jack spent more than 30 years with the educational textbook publisher Scott, Foresman and Company, where his career progressed from textbook sales to business systems analysis. Following his retirement from Scott, Foresman, he continued working as a business systems consultant. It was at Scott, Foresman that Jack met his beloved wife, Jennifer Lauer and they were married in 1987.
Jack believed that good communities—and good democracies—are built by ordinary people who choose to participate. He served for many years as President and trustee of the Barrington Woods Mutual Water Association and later on the Board of the Glenview History Center and the advisory commission that helped redevelop the former Glenview Naval Air Station into The Glen. Jack and Jenny were active in local politics, volunteered with the Democratic Party, and served as election judges. After moving to Covenant Living of Northbrook in 2008, Jack volunteered by reading books to fellow residents, often accompanied by slides and lively commentary.
Jack was an avid reader, lifelong learner, and dedicated family historian. Long before genealogy became commonplace, he devoted countless hours to preserving family stories, photographs, and records for future generations. His unfinished memoir reflects his belief that the lives of ordinary people are worth remembering.
He is survived by his children, Jennifer Delgadillo Bevington, Geoffrey Michael Bevington, Carolyn Maria Bevington, and Christopher Eugene Bevington; his children-in-law, Eric Seyfarth and Lisa Sallwasser; and his grandchildren, MacKenzie Margaret, Zoey Frances, and William Geoffrey.
He was preceded in death by his dearly loved wife, Jennifer Lauer Bevington; his former wife, Teresa Delgadillo Harrison; his infant son, Christopher Robert; his parents, Glenn Day Bevington, Sr. and Mary Lazetta Schroeder Bevington; and his siblings, Harold Seifert, Mary Neil, Elmer Bevington, Catherine Drosselmeyer, Glenn Day Bevington, Jr., Valeria Sample, and Don Bevington.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Covenant Living of Northbrook, 2625 Techny Road, Northbrook, Illinois, followed by a private burial.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Jack and Jennifer Bevington Scholarship Fund through the Glenview- Northbrook Kiwanis Foundation, P.O. Box 2831, Glenview, IL 60025.
Jack believed history was preserved one story at a time. Through his military service, civic leadership, commitment to democracy, devotion to family history, and lifelong curiosity, he enriched the lives of those around him and left a legacy that will continue for generations.
Kieffe, FSC, Brother Neil Brother Neil Kieffe, 93, died on July 20, 2026, at StoryPoint in Romeoville, Illinois. A De La Salle Christian Brother for 68 years, he was born William Charles Kieffer, Jr. on May 21, 1933, to William C. Kieffe and Margaret (Redmond) Kieffe in St. Joseph (Buchanan), Missouri. He attended Creighton University in Omaha, NE and graduated from Iowa State in Ames, Iowa with a BsAeroE. He also attended Saint Mary’s in Winona, MN and received both an MS and Ed.D. from Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, IL. He served in the USAF at Wright-Petterson AFB. He taught at De La Salle Institute and was the Principal at Saint Patrick High School in Chicago. Br. Neil was a professor and administrator at Lewis University in Romeoville, IL for many years. He also spent 31 years at Bethlehem University in Bethlehem, Palestine, as the Director of Instructional Technology and Academic Vice President. Survivors include his sister, Mrs. Kay Barmettler of Cullman, AL, his niece, Beth Laws of Richmond, VA, his nephew James Barmettler of Camas, WA, and the De La Salle Christian Brothers. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on July 27, 2026, at 11:00 am at St. Charles Borromeo Chapel at Lewis University, Romeoville, IL. Visitation will be held prior to Mass from 10:00am until 11:00am. Interment private. Memorials may be made to the Christian Brothers, 7650 S. County Line Rd., Burr Ridge, IL 60527. Arrangements under the care and direction of O’Neil Funeral Home, Lockport, IL. 815-838-5010 www.oneilfuneralhome.com
Lannan, John Rogers John Lannan, 88, of Chicago and St. Petersburg, FL, passed away peacefully on June 29th, 2026, in Dunedin, FL with family present. Born in Washington, DC, John was the son of John V. and Esther R. Lannan. He attended St. George High School in Evanston, IL, and Loyola University, Chicago. He was the beloved husband of the late Barbara Moran and the late Margaret Ayers; loving father of Sean (Anastasia), Eileen, and Edward (Claudia); grandfather of EJ (Amanda), Christopher, John, and Peter. John is survived by his brother Patrick (Jan), nieces and nephews. John was predeceased by his sister, Diana. John was a partner at Mastercraft Vending and Coffee Service with his wife (Barbara), son (Edward), and daughter-in-law (Claudia). John was a sponsor and mentor in LINK Unlimited Scholars for underserved youth in the Chicago area and an active supporter of his church communities in Chicago and Florida. He enjoyed tennis, golf, motorcycle treks with his family, and adventure travel. John described how he wanted to live his life by borrowing a quote from Hunter S. Thompson. “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming ‘Wow! What a Ride!’” This is a good summary of how he lived. John will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew him. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John’s memory to Nashoba Learning Group https://nashobalearninggroup.org/ .
Logsdon, Margaret On May 29th Margaret Logsdon passed peacefully surrounded by family while the sun set over her beloved Chicago skyline. She will be missed.
Aunt Margaret was born a rabblerouser and remained that way until her last breath. She lived life completely on her own terms, choosing to never marry or have kids, and instead traveled the world around and back again, beginning with a European tour the minute she graduated from high school, and ending with a trip to Antarctica in 2018. In 1967 she went to an employment agency, expressed a wish to work in radio broadcasting, and was told she "wasn't pretty enough." So she walked out, went straight to CBS Radio, and scored a job in sales. After a few years, she found her true career path with TWA airlines, which allowed her to see the world. In the 80s she bought her Lakeview condo that she lived for the rest of her life, turning it into a well organized jewel box of treasures from her many travels.
She never learned to drive, but was an avid bus rider. After retirement she became a volunteer usher, and spent her nights at as many plays and concerts as she could pack in. She took voice lessons to expand her karaoke game. She started doing water aerobics, and never missed a week no matter what. A cancer diagnosis finally slowed her down, but she refused to let it take away her vitality and independence.
A memorial will be held at Mrs Murphy's Irish Bistro on August 15th from 12-4. No flowers needed, but stories over beers and whiskeys about this tiny, fierce spirit are welcome.
MacLennan, John D. "Jack" John D. “Jack” MacLennan, age 83, of Skokie. Survived by his wife, Bette, née Krombholz, MacLennan; son, David (Michele) MacLennan; grandchildren, Aiden, William, and Kaitlyn; brother, Fred McLennan; and nephew, Matthew McLennan. Preceded in death by his parents, John T. and Clara, née MacKenzie, McLennan, and his daughter, Maureen MacLennan. Memorial Service, Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., at First United Methodist Church of Evanston, 516 Church St., Evanston. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, 1250 Fourth St., Santa Monica, CA 90401 (pcf.org) or to a charity of your choice. Funeral info: 847.673.6111 or habenfuneral.com to read full obituary and to leave a condolence message.
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Mayers, Patrick Leo Jan u ary 1, 1940 - June 14, 2026 Pat was raised in the Hyde Park neigh bor hood of Chicago, the youngest son of two aca d e mics, Fred die & Ben. Pat was a true Re - nais sance man with a bril - liant mind, play ful spirit, broad smile, and a gleam in his eyes. He loved his fam ily and friends (al - though he had no pa - tience with bul lies and did not suf fer fools gladly). Pat greeted life, al ways in the mo ment, with a rare mind ful ness, and yet he was in tense about all he did and de lib er ate about the choices he made. He was an icon o clast and in de pen dent thinker, if every one else turned right, Pat turned left. This cu rios ity led him from one ques tion to an other where he often asked, of daily en coun - ters, “How could that be?” and “Isn’t that amaz - ing?” An en thu si as tic and life long learner Pat spent his youth read ing, draw ing, com pet ing as a swim mer, diver, gym nast, ori en teer ing in the woods, play ing gui tar, chess, and the an cient Chi - nese game of Go. He at tended Hyde Park High School and Shimer Col lege be fore board ing a ship at age 17 to travel solo to Eu rope, and later Cuba, be com ing pro fi cient in Ger man, French, and Span ish along the way. As a young adult, Pat, an ad mirer of ed u ca tor John Dewey’s ex pe ri - en tial learn ing model, taught high school math, joined Out ward Bound’s Lead er ship Pro gram, worked as a so cial worker, and was a Res i dent Head of Shorey House in the Pierce Tower dor mi - tory at the Uni ver sity of Chicago in the 1970s. Pat de lighted in the DIY move ment ex em pli fied by the Whole Earth Cat a log and taught him self to make kayaks, clothes and down coats, toys, mu - si cal in stru ments, and hang-glid ers out of bam - boo, duct tape, and plas tic sheet ing. He loved to paint wa ter color land scapes of the dunes with his for mer Scout mas ter and clos est friend, the artist and Save the Dunes Coun cil con ser va tion - ist, John Hawkin son, who en cour aged Pat to write two pub lished chil dren’s books Just One More Block and Lost Bear, Found Bear. Be fore join ing Keller Grad u ate School of Man age ment and DeVry Uni ver sity as Vice Pres i dent of Aca d e - mic Af fairs and Aca d e mic Vice Pres i dent, Pat com pleted his un der grad u ate and grad u ate work at the Uni ver sity of Chicago. He re ceived his PhD in 1978 under the su per vi sion of Mi haly Csik - szent mi ha lyi; his Dis ser ta tion was Flow in Ado - les cence and Its Re la tion to School Ex pe ri ence. In 1983, Pat and Ben jamin D. Wright wrote and co pub lished the book, Con ver sa tional Sta tis tics in Ed u ca tion and Psy chol ogy. At DeVry, Pat was a dri ving force be hind in no v a tive aca d e mic ini tia - tives and re search aimed at stu dent suc cess, par tic u larly in math e mat ics. He was widely cel e - brated for being a re mark ably kind and gen er ous per son, al ways eager to sup port his friends, stu - dents, and col leagues. In early midlife he met his beloved wife, Pamela, a teacher and writer, and had a sec ond son, Will, for whom Pat wrote his third chil dren’s book, the lit tle Boy with a Cap i tal B. They ex plored life to gether with much love and laugh ter, trav el ing to visit friends, learn ing to sail, bird watch, and record their life sto ries. Pat fre quently wrote po etry and Haiku for his fam ily and cel e brated the nat ural won ders that sur - rounded them. A book Pat used as a moral guide was the I-Ching, one of the five clas sics of Con fu - cian ism (used also as a guide in Tao ism). In later years, Pat re-learned scuba div ing, which not only re flected his love of swim ming and div ing, but his cu rios ity about the beauty and mys tery of life in the ocean. Pat and Pam spent many de - voted years to gether hik ing the In di ana Dunes and ex plor ing the Corkscrew Swamp Sanc tu ary in Naples, Florida, where Pat be came a Florida Mas ter Nat u ral ist. In 2023, Pat wrote his won der - ful mem oir en ti tled The Si lence Around Us. Pat will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He is sur vived by his lov ing wife, Pamela May ers, his three chil dren, Joshua (Jacque line), Leah (Lau - ren), and William (Corinne), and three grand chil - dren, Ben jamin, Emily, and Made line. He is also sur vived by his first spouse, Bar bara Wissler May - ers, the mother of Joshua and Leah. Pre ceded in death by his par ents Fried er icka Mau rer May ers, Bene dict May ers, and his brother Fred er ick May - ers. Fu neral ser vices and bur ial are pri vate. In lieu of flow ers, please send do na tions to the Alzheimer’s As so ci a tion. www. alz. org, the Audubon So ci ety, or Save the Dunes Coun cil. In lieu of flow ers, please send do na tions to the Alzheimer’s As so ci a tion, the Audubon So ci ety, or Save the Dunes Coun cil. http:// www. savedunes. org For on line guest book visit www. dou glas sfun eral home. com
Meier, Victor G. Victor G. "Vic" Meier, devoted husband, father, grandfather, great- grandfather, brother, uncle, veteran, and friend, passed away with his loving family by his side. Those who knew him best will remember him first and foremost as a family man whose greatest joy was the people he loved. Visitation will be Monday, July 27, 2026, from 3 p.m. to time of Memorial Service 6:30 p.m. all at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 149 West Main Street, Barrington, IL 60010. For further information and a full obituary, please visit www.davenportfamily.com
Melas, Denise Slesser Denise Slesser Melas, 76, of Park Ridge, IL passed away on July 17, 2026. She was born in Blue Island, IL on July 9, 1950, to James and Dorothy (nee Tremblay) Slesser.
Denise was the beloved wife of 51 years to Timothy Melas; cherished mother to Monica (Kevan) Balcerak; adoring grandmother to Jackson, Amelia, Josie, and Crosby; loving sister to James (Astrid) Slesser and Jerry (Lynn) Slesser; beloved sister-in-law to Anthony (Denise) and Cynthia Melas, Donna Slesser; dear aunt to Nicole (Jacob), Jamie (Lindsey), Mallory and Grant Slesser; great aunt and dear friend to many.
Upon graduation from Western Illinois University, Denise began her professional career as a teacher before transitioning into sales, where she enjoyed a long and successful sales career with Xerox and later Herman Miller. Through her work, she built lasting relationships and earned the respect of colleagues and clients alike.
Denise had a lifelong passion for sports borne from her attending Bear games at her beloved father’s Jim side including the 1963 NFL Championship game. Whether participating in friendly competition across a wide variety of sports herself or cheering on her favorite hometown teams, she embraced every season with enthusiasm and unwavering loyalty. Denise was also a devoted baker that kept her family and friends in eager anticipation of the next batch heading their way. A skill that has been gleefully passed down to Monica and her children.
Miner, William N. William N. Miner, lov ing hus band, fa ther and friend passed away peace fully on July 13th with his chil dren, Jonathan and Gre gory, by his side. Born dur ing the Great De pres sion and raised in Ci cero, Illi nois, he was one of five chil dren born to As syr ian im mi grants from Ada, Iran. A grad u - ate of the Uni ver sity of Illi nois, Bill proudly served as an in fantry man in the Ko rean War and never wa vered in his love for his coun try. In 1965 he mar ried Mar i anne, the love of his life, and the two en joyed nearly 60 years of mar riage be fore her pass ing in 2023. Through out his life, Bill was a suc cess ful busi ness man, multi-sport ath lete, avid reader and pas sion ate clas si cal music lover. He was af fa ble and charm ing, as well as quiet and re flec tive. Bill en joyed over 90 years of near- per fect health and many who knew him were as - ton ished at his youth ful ap pear ance and qual ity of life. In ac cor dance with his wishes, there will be no vis i ta tion or fu neral, he will be laid to rest along side Mar i anne at Elm wood Ceme tery in River Grove, Illi nois. For more in for ma tion please visit ryan-parke.com or call (847) 823-1171.
Nolan, Thomas Michael Patrick Thomas Michael Patrick Nolan, Born July 15, 1942, En tered Eter nal Life July 11, 2026. Lov ing hus band of 27 years to Hon. Glo ria Grace Coco; Ret. Su per vis - ing Cook County Judge (Do mes tic Vi o lence). Lov - ing fa ther to Matthew (Con nie) Nolan, Peter (Karen) Nolan. Proud grand fa ther to Michael, Ade line, and Ashby; great-grand fa ther to Ju lian. Beloved son of John (Sandy) and Eileen (Mc Nally) Nolan. Lov ing brother to late James (Cathy) Nolan, Kath leen (Allen Wesolowski) Nolan, Jane (late Steve Hef fer nan) Nolan. Brother-in-law to Ray and Diane Hill, Veron ica (late Jerome II) Fur - man. Fa vorite uncle to many nieces and nephews. Loyal and best friend to many. Tom at tended St. Leo Gram mar; Leo High School (‘60) and Loy ola Uni ver sity (‘64). As Pres i dent of Thomas M. Nolan and As so ci ates and later The Nolan Group, Tom be came a pre em i nent spe cial - ist in Gov ern ment Re la tions for over 40 years where he spe cial ized in human ser vices and health care. His work sig nifi cantly im proved the lives of un told thou sands of needy Illi nois res i - dents. He was re mark ably eru dite and an ex pert in gov ern ment and po lit i cal machi na tions, and a con sum mate sto ry teller. His charm and per son al - ity put smiles on all who en coun tered him. He fought a coura geous bat tle with pul monary fi bro - sis for the last 13 years and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Vis i ta tion will be held on Thurs day, July 30, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Sul li van Fu neral Home, 60 South Grant Street, Hins dale, IL, 60521. On Fri day, July 31, 2026, fam ily and friends are in - vited to gather for a 9:00 AM vis i ta tion, fol lowed by the Fu neral Mass at 10:30 AM at St. Isaac Jogues Church, 306 West 4th Street, Hins dale, IL 60521. In lieu of flow ers, do na tions may be made to Leo High School in mem ory of Tom Nolan at http:// www. leo high scho ol. org/ donate; or the Tom Nolan Fund, c/o Leo High School, 7901 South Sang a mon, Chicago, IL 60620. Arrange ments by Sul li van Fu neral Home Hins - dale. 630-323-0275 or www. sul liva nfun eral home hins dale. com
Pullen, Thomas L. Tom Thomas L. Pullen, 82, of Gladstone, Illinois, died peacefully on Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Stronghurst, Illinois. Judge Pullen had a noteworthy law career in Chicago and Washington DC leading to his 1997 selection as Deputy Chief Immigration Judge. This role placed him in the Office of the Chief Immigration Judge (OCIJ), the component within the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) responsible for overseeing and managing the nation's immigration courts.
Judge Pullen was preceded in death by his parents and his life partner of 39 years, Peter Ferenczy.
Family and friends will begin gathering at 11:30am Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at the Oquawka Cemetery, Oquawka, Illinois. Graveside services with military honors will follow at 12:00pm CT. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Mellinger Foundation, 1025 East Broadway, Monmouth, IL 61462 in memory of Judge Pullen.
To view the full obituary and leave condolences, please visit Watson-Thomas Funeral Home’s website at https://www.watsonthomas.com/obituaries/tho mas-pullen
Raths, Donald Clifford Don Donald C. Raths, 87, of Downers Grove, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Born on October 14, 1938, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Don was the son of Marian and Herbert Raths and grew up alongside his siblings, Charles, Martha, and Herbert. Don was a proud Spartan who earned his degree in Civil Engineering from Michigan State University in 1964. He began his career in structural engineering with Carl Walker and Associates in Kalamazoo, Michigan, where he developed the expertise that would define his professional life. It was also in Kalamazoo that he met the love of his life, Ginny, beginning a partnership that would last over 58 years. Don and Ginny moved to Downers Grove, where Don joined his older brother Charles at the engineering firm that would become Raths, Raths and Johnson. He served as a principal, dedicating the remainder of his career to the firm. Engineering was more than a profession to Don - it was a lifelong passion, and he took great pride in the work he did and the structures he helped bring to life. While Don valued his career, nothing meant more to him than his family. Anyone who knew him quickly recognized that his wife, children, and grandchildren were the center of his world. He cherished every opportunity to spend time with them, especially sharing stories, offering thoughtful advice, and celebrating their accomplishments. Don is survived by his beloved wife, Ginny; his brother Herbert Raths (Lisa); his son, John (Monica); his daughter, Sarah (Dave Diehl); and his cherished grandchildren, Tommy and Caroline Diehl, Carson Diehl, Katie Raths, Lauren Diehl, and Gabi Raths. His legacy lives on through the family he loved so deeply, the career he built with integrity, and the countless lives he touched through his generosity, wisdom, and friendship. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be sent to The Morton Arboretum https://give.mortonarb.org/campaign/758958/do nate or The Michigan State University College of Engineering. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Morton Arboretum, Thornhill Center, on Sunday, August 9th from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm.
Rieger, Pearl H. Pearl H. Rieger nee Handelsman, age 98. Service Sunday 11AM Congregation Rodfei Zedek, 5200 S. Hyde Park Blvd., Chicago, IL 60615. From more funeral information, please visit please visit our website, www.cjfinfo.com
Satterlee, Suzy Suzy Ann Hines Satterlee, of Streamwood, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at the age of 92. Suzy was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Pauline Hines; her siblings and their spouses, Donald (Norma) Hines, Helen (George) Babou, and Kay (Gerry) Weesner; and her beloved husband, Jerry. She is survived by her son, Jeff Satterlee; her daughter, Amy (Gregory) D'Aquila, her granddaughters, Melinda and Amanda, her brother-in-law, Dr. Winston Satterlee, her nieces Liz and Michelle Satterlee, her nieces Vicki (Gary) Luebke, Robin Babou, Jo (Ron) Bennett, her nephew, Bradley Hines, and her dear friend Barbara. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the caregivers, nurses, nursing assistants, and directors at Westbrook Senior Living in Streamwood for the exceptional care, kindness, and compassion they showed Suzy throughout the past six years. Their dedication brought comfort not only to Suzy but also to her family. We also would like to thank dear Joyce from Arden Rose who made the last four years of Suzy’s life better than it ever could have been. A celebration of Suzy's remarkable life will be planned at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Suzy's honor to benefit the caregivers at Westbrook Senior Living through their annual holiday gift fund. Checks may be made out to: Westbrook – Holiday Fund and mailed to: Amy D’Aquila, 619 Linsey Ave., Schaumburg, IL 60194
Sengstock, Jr., Charles A. Charles A. Sengstock, Jr., a long-time Motorola, Inc. public relations executive who was the company spokesman in the 1980s, died July 16, 2026. He was 93. He was considered to be an authority on Chicago music history and, in retirement, was a writer of history books and articles. A long-time resident of Northbrook, Mr. Sengstock held a number of senior positions during his career at Motorola including Director of Corporate Communications. He also headed the company’s Public Relations Council, a group of the firm’s PR personnel from around the world, and was a mentor to many young staff members. In the late 1980s and early 1990s Mr. Sengstock traveled extensively in Asia to establish a public relations network to serve the corporation’s growing Asian operations. Earlier with Motorola he spent five years in Phoenix, Ariz. as Director of Corporate Public Relations for the western region. Before his years at Motorola Mr. Sengstock was a writer for radio broadcasting, first with station WSOY in Decatur, Ill. and later with WGN in Chicago. He was a public relations representative for Armour Research Foundation (now Illinois Institute of Technology Research Institute) then Marketing Manager for Soiltest, Inc. It was while he was with Armour Research Institute that Mr. Sengstock began doing freelance writing in his spare time on Chicago music history subjects. Armour was in the Southside neighborhood where jazz music was played in the late 1910s and through the 1920s after migrating from New Orleans, and Mr. Sengstock began interviewing former jazz musicians and performers still living in the area. He also photographed many of the old jazz venues still standing before being demolished for urban redevelopment. He collaborated with noted Chicago jazz authority and record collector Dr. John Steiner to research the early years of jazz in the city as chronicled in the Chicago Defender newspaper. Mr. Sengstock authored a series of articles published in both U.S. and U.K. music publications resulting from their research. Later with Motorola, which in the 1980s was implementing significant quality improvement techniques in manufacturing, Mr. Sengstock authored the book Quality in the Communications Process (1997). After his retirement from Motorola in 1997 he authored two more books, both on Chicago music history: Jazz Music in Chicago’s Early Southside Theaters was published in 1999, and That Toddlin’ Town, published in 2004 by the University of Illinois Press. That Toddlin’ Town was a history of the development of the dance band business in Chicago in the 1920s and ‘30s. He also authored a chapter in the Northbrook, Ill. centennial history book, Fabric of Our History (2001), on the geological and early human settlement history of the area. Mr. Sengstock was active in the Public Relations Society of America throughout his career and was president of the Phoenix, Ariz. Chapter; a board member of the Chicago Chapter; and held posts on national committees. He was also active in church affairs, serving as an elder of the Village Presbyterian Church of Northbrook. He is survived by his wife, Norma (Halseth), a daughter, Laura (David) Valko, a son, Charles Sengstock III (Kimberly), four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Services will be held on Saturday, August 1 at 10:30am at Covenant Living of Northbrook, 2625 Techny Road, Northbrook, IL 60062. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Covenant Living Benevolent Fund (Northbrook), Attn: Rebecca Grant, 2625 Techny Road, Northbrook, Il 60062.
Shechtman, Morrie Mor rie Shecht man died in Kalispell, MT on July 14, 2026—his 84th birth day— sur rounded by his lov ing fam ily. He is sur vived by his wife of 47 years, Ar - leah, and two sons, David and Char lie; his grand chil - dren, Ava and Aden; as well as his sib lings, Barry and Renee. Mor rie was born to Charles and Sylvia Shecht - man on July 14, 1942 in Chicago, IL. He grad u - ated from Evanston Town ship High School, the Uni ver sity of Michi gan, the Uni ver sity of Chicago, and the Uni ver sity of Illi nois - Chicago. Mor rie was a life long learner who val ued in ter na - tional travel, cul tural ex changes, and spir ited de - bates. His in ces sant cu rios ity and pas sion for ad - ven ture shaped his chil dren’s lives. He was known to his friends, col leagues, and neigh bors as one of the most in ter est ing peo ple they had ever met. Mor rie’s pro fes sional ca reer mir rored the times in many ways. He em braced a lib er tar ian be lief sys tem, grounded in per sonal-growth val ues, that guided his work from uni ver sity pro fes sor to ther a pist to con sul tant and au thor. One of his most pow er ful con tri bu tions to the world was his suc cess ful first book Work ing With out A Net: How To Sur vive And Thrive In Today’s High Risk Busi ness World, which was ac claimed as a must- read by the U.S. Speaker of the House in 1995. The suc cess of this book cat a pulted Mor rie’s im - pact to global thought leader. He was a man of ideas, and his ideas changed lives. Mor rie went on to ad vise gov ern ment and busi ness lead ers around the world. His books and ideas con tinue to in flu ence con tem po rary lead ers, and will do so long into the fu ture. Mor rie loved his fam ily, his work, and na ture. His lib er tar ian con vic tions were borne from a pas - sion ate com mit ment to keep na ture, and peo ple, wild. In lieu of flow ers, please do nate to https:// wildmontana. org/. This act will keep alive the com mit ment he made to pre serv ing na ture in its truest form. John son-Gloschat Fu neral Home is car ing for the fam ily.
Sutfin, Eugene E. Eu gene E. Sutfin, life-long Mor ton Grover, passed away on July 19, 2026 at the age of 70. He passed peace fully at home sur rounded by his loved ones. He was a life long crafts man and mas ter of many trades. He will be dearly missed by his wife Donna and their three chil dren Melissa, Jes sica, and Jimmy, along with his sib - lings Bill, Jude, John, Mary, Tom, and the late Mike. Memo r ial vis i ta tion at Simkins Fu neral Home 6251 Demp ster St. Mor ton Grove Wednes - day from 3:00 p.m. until the time of the memo r - ial ser vice at 7:00 p.m. Sign on line guest book at www. simkinsfh. com. (847) 965-2500
Taylor, Loretta Mae Lorie Ward It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Loretta Taylor, who died after a short hospitalization on June 19, 2026, at the age of 68. Born on November 19,1957, in Chicago, Illinois. Lorie lived a life marked by her deep compassion, quick wit, and unbelievable strength. She was known for her unwavering loyalty to her may devoted friends and large close-knit family. Loretta touched the lives of so, so many, through her work as a nurse, her group meetings, church going, co- workers, and just about anyone she came into contact with! Loretta is survived by her partner of 47 years, Otto Franklin, her daughter Alanya (Franklin) and Stephan Coleman, her son Kyle Franklin and Jovan (Tucker), son Kevin Franklin and Kashay (Shane Bush), grandchildren Aaron, Myles, Payton, Pryce, Kevin Jr, Kolin, Kai, Theo and great granddaughter Ava. Her sister Eileen (Ward) and Michael Olewinski, brother Mark Ward and Chad Coker, brother Jeffrey Ward, brother Paul Ward and Peggy (Haggerty), and brother Ronald Ward, and many extended family, aunts, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Lorie is preceded in death by her loving parents, Joan (Heffron) and Bernard Ward, parents-in-law, Bessie and Otto Sr Franklin, her sister-in-law Diane Franklin, her sister-in-law Joanie (Ward) Zidek, her dear sister Delores (Ward) Davis and brother-in-law James Davis, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. Throughout her life, Lorie enjoyed her sewing, needlework and cross-stitch, Girl Scouts, going to the beach and swimming pool, scuba, water parks, roller coasters, Halloween, spending time with her grandbabies, her Yorkshire Terrier, Gus, Christmas, bible study, Dunkin Donuts, Portillo's and Home Run Inn. She is remembered for her honesty, hard work, devotion to her friends and family, working on her car with her dad, Bernie, and life lessons learned from her mom, Joan! The family wishes to thank the nursing staff at Good Samaritan Hospital of Mt. Vernon, and the Sisters and staff at The Little Sisters of the Poor. Donations can be made in Loretta's name to: The Little Sisters of the Poor, 2325 North Lakewood Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614. Loretta, may you Rest in Peace and Fly with the Angels!
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Ramón could usually be found smiling behind the counter of the neighborhood restaurant he co-owned for over 20 years. He loved cracking jokes to customers, and was widely known and loved by people in his neighborhood. His wit will be greatly missed at his weekly poker night with his four brothers. Ramón passed peacefully in his home over the weekend, surrounded by his wife, Tonya, their two children, Katarina and Victoria, and his four brothers. An animal-lover, Ramón leaves behind his two cats, Fiona and Ray, and her dog, Sammy. Ramón loved to read and ran a weekly book club in the neighborhood to anyone interested.
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Weiss, George John "TV George" George John Weiss, 89 Geb. 5. August. 1936 - Ges. 15. Juli. 2026 Son, Brother, Husband, Father, Uncle, Cousin, Godfather, Opa, Great Opa Loving husband of over 70 years to Patricia E. Weiss (nee Curtin) and father of 6 children: William J. Weiss (Mary Stromberg); Deborah E. Weiss; Gerald J. Weiss (Deborah); James J. Weiss (Karen); Robert J. “Bobbi” Weiss (Suzanne Magerlein); and Kathleen Weiss Boyle (Jeremiah). Beloved Opa to Scott Weiss (Stephanie); Patricia Tomblin (James); Emmerie Weiss (Tanner Bjorge); Tiffany Weigartz (Brandon); Kyle Weiss (Laura); Erin Weiss (Rob Warndorf); Emmeran Weiss (Ashley); Jory Weiss; Kathleen Elaine Weiss (Nic Sansone); Robert J. Weiss; Bailey Rose Boyle (Evan Grove); Jameson Jordyn Boyle (Antoine Bennett). Proud Great-Opa to Payton, Parker, Autumn, Hailey, Morgan, and Caleb, Emma Rose, and even the one on the way! Big brother to Patricia Neary (John). Cherished uncle, great- uncle, cousin, and Godfather to countless family members near and far. Preceded to eternity by his parents, Emmeran “Emil” and Alice T. Weiss (nee Fuller), cherished sisters Anna Attlfellner and Constance Parker; and grandangel, Melanie Nicole Weiss. George will be interred at Saints Peter und Paul Katholische Friedhof, Aschheim, Bavaria, Germany
Wright, Charles S Charles (Chuck) Wright, 94, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2026. Born December 13, 1931, Charles was the beloved husband of June, loving father to Michael (Stacey) and Leslie O'Hare (David Berner). Cherished grandfather of Jen O'Hare, Chris O'Hare, Melissa Huiner (Thomas) and the late Adam Wright. Great grandfather of William and Emmett Huiner. A private family memorial will be held.
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Average Record
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Saturday high: 80° 84° 101° (1940) Saturday low: 63° 67° 53° (1911)
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Saturday* 0.00” 0.01” 0.13” Month to date 3.56” 3.52” 2.93” Year to date 24.15” 16.62” 21.68”
*24-hour period ending 4 p.m. Saturday
Pollen as of 7/15 Trees Grass Weeds Mold
Absent Low Absent Moderate
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Sunday’s forecast
Primary pollutant Particulates Source: AirNow.gov
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Sunrise 5:38 a.m. 5:39 a.m. Sunset 8:15 p.m. 8:14 p.m. Moonrise 6:47 p.m. 7:28 p.m. Moonset 2:26 a.m. 3:22 a.m. First
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Mercury 4:28 a.m. 6:59 p.m. Venus 9:31 a.m. 10:12 p.m. Mars 2:14 a.m. 5:21 p.m. Jupiter 5:49 a.m. 8:23 p.m. Saturn 11:16 p.m. 11:47 a.m.
Best viewing times today: Venus: 8:45 p.m. Mars: 5:10 a.m. Jupiter: not visible Saturn: 5:10 a.m. Mercury: 5:10 a.m.
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Boston 73
Boise 96
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Cheyenne 96
Cleveland 82
Denver 101
Charlotte 87
Albuquerque 96
Atlanta 90
Birmingham 91
El Paso 103
Abilene 99/75/s 103/77/s Albany, NY 85/62/pc 88/67/t Albuquerque 96/72/t 99/75/t Amarillo 102/74/pc 105/72/t Anchorage 68/55/s 67/54/c Asheville 85/66/t 87/65/s Aspen 88/55/t 86/54/t Atlanta 90/74/t 94/73/pc Atlantic City 79/67/s 82/72/t Austin 98/75/pc 99/76/s Baltimore 84/66/t 88/70/t Billings 95/69/t 95/68/s Birmingham 91/74/t 94/74/pc Bismarck 105/65/s 98/66/s Boise 96/63/s 96/63/s Boston 73/59/s 77/64/s Brownsville 97/79/s 100/82/s Buffalo 81/67/t 82/68/c Burlington, VT 88/66/s 87/68/t Charleston, SC 86/74/t 91/76/t Charleston, WV 85/67/t 89/71/t Charlotte 87/72/t 93/73/s Chattanooga 92/74/t 95/73/pc Cheyenne 96/68/t 91/63/t Cincinnati 87/72/t 89/73/t Cleveland 82/68/t 86/70/t Colorado Spgs 96/70/pc 94/66/t Columbia, MO 97/76/s 98/76/s Columbia, SC 88/74/t 93/72/s Columbus, OH 86/69/t 87/72/t Concord 82/51/s 86/56/s Corpus Christi 94/77/s 96/78/s Dallas 101/80/s 102/80/pc Daytona Beach 94/76/t 91/74/t Denver 101/73/t 96/67/t Duluth 89/64/t 82/60/pc El Paso 103/80/pc 106/79/pc
Weather(W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow fl urries, sn-snow, i-ice. POP: Probability of Precipitation.
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Winds: SW 6-12 mph
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Kansas City 99
Oklahoma City 103
Jacksonville 96
New Orleans 95
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Houston 97
Miami 92
Fairbanks 71/53/pc 63/47/c Fargo 103/69/t 97/65/s Flagstaff 80/59/t 81/57/t Fort Myers 89/78/t 91/79/t Fort Smith 102/78/t 103/79/pc Fresno 100/67/s 99/67/s Grand Junction 101/72/t 100/74/t Great Falls 95/58/s 94/58/s Harrisburg 83/65/t 86/69/t Hartford 84/58/s 86/64/s Helena, MT 95/61/s 95/62/s Honolulu 88/75/sh 88/77/pc Houston 97/78/pc 97/79/s Int’l Falls 88/63/t 84/58/pc Jackson, MS 95/75/pc 98/78/pc Jacksonville 96/75/t 92/76/t Juneau 62/51/r 64/48/r Kansas City 99/78/s 99/76/s Las Vegas 112/91/s 112/90/pc Lexington 88/71/pc 90/73/t Lincoln 101/76/s 102/73/s Little Rock 100/79/t 102/81/s Los Angeles 88/68/s 89/69/s Louisville 90/74/pc 92/78/pc Macon 91/72/t 96/71/pc Memphis 96/79/t 99/81/pc Miami 92/78/t 92/79/t Minneapolis 98/77/pc 99/72/s Mobile 96/76/t 96/77/s Montgomery 93/74/t 98/75/s Nashville 93/74/t 95/77/s New Orleans 95/79/pc 96/80/s New York City 83/67/s 82/69/t Norfolk 81/68/pc 84/70/t Oklahoma City 103/75/s 103/76/s Omaha 103/79/s 103/73/s Orlando 96/79/t 94/77/t
Partly sunny; a t-storm, breezy and hot
Mostly sunny and not as hot
Winds: WSW 10-20 mph POP: 55%
Winds: NNE 8-16 mph POP: 10%
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Momence Braidwood
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San Antonio 96
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St. Louis 96
Tampa 93
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Mostly sunny with low humidity
Winds: NNE 7-14 mph POP: 10%
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Detroit 85
Chicago 92
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Charleston 86
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Acapulco 92/76/pc 90/77/t Algiers 91/73/pc 89/67/sh Amsterdam 73/61/sh 70/60/s Ankara 75/51/pc 83/57/s Athens 86/68/s 90/73/s Auckland 51/38/r 56/39/s Baghdad 110/89/s 109/90/pc Bangkok 93/81/r 93/81/r Barbados 88/80/t 87/80/sh Barcelona 83/72/t 84/73/pc Beijing 91/76/sh 93/76/t Beirut 87/76/s 88/77/s Berlin 81/60/sh 73/55/sh Bermuda 86/80/sh 87/80/t Bogota 66/51/sh 65/49/pc Brussels 75/60/r 75/58/sh Bucharest 85/59/s 87/63/s Budapest 90/63/pc 87/61/sh Buenos Aires 62/54/c 62/55/c Cairo 93/76/s 94/74/s Cancun 93/74/sh 93/73/pc Caracas 88/77/t 90/76/t Casablanca 88/63/s 92/68/s Copenhagen 67/58/c 67/55/sh Dublin 68/54/sh 71/63/sh Edmonton 77/56/t 76/53/t Frankfurt 86/62/pc 81/56/sh Geneva 78/62/sh 82/58/r Guadalajara 85/60/pc 83/62/t Havana 90/74/t 89/74/sh Helsinki 66/59/sh 67/57/sh Hong Kong 86/80/t 88/81/sh Istanbul 80/70/sh 88/73/s Jerusalem 84/68/s 86/69/s Johannesburg 68/41/pc 69/40/pc Kabul 86/69/pc 93/68/pc Kingston 93/80/pc 92/80/s
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Partly sunny with a couple of t-storms Watch for strong after- noon thunderstorms
Winds: NE 6-12 mph Winds: WSW 6-12 mph POP: 65% POP: 85%
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alifax 70
Halifax 70
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Chicago now has two so-called renters protections ordinances floating around, one from Mayor Brandon Johnson (dubbed the Protecting Renters Ordinance, or PRO) and another from a group of aldermen, dubbed Fair and Accountable Illinois Rental, or FAIR. Both to our minds are less than ideal, although the former is significantly worse than the pref erable latter.
This is not our first foray into this issue but, this time, let’s go at it not by getting into the weeds but by stating some principles.
It’s our belief that Chicago, specifically Chicago, has a severe shortage of housing, both to rent and to buy. This seller’s (or land lord’s) market is driving up prices all over the city and, in some neigh borhoods, provoking a near-intol erable situation this summer for those looking for a place to live. We see this as not open to reasonable debate. The data is overwhelming.
In order to change this situation, we need to encourage (both large and small) builders and landlords to add homes and apartments: New construction, granny flats, rehabs of former offices, retail and apartments, whatever. We support attention to the historical charac ter of neighborhoods and are not advocating some Texas-style free for all. But if someone looking to rent an apartment has 10 compara ble buildings to choose from versus, say, two, then rents will be subject to competitive forces and will come down. This is Economics 101.
If the fortunes of renters in Chicago are linked inherently to supply, the question that matters here is what is stopping up the building works? Aside from the myriad bureaucratic hurdles, which need streamlining as much as possible, albeit with safety
Most of are familiar with CAPTCHA, which stands for Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart. You sign on (or in) to something and you then are confronted with weird letters or numbers or some other puzzle requiring you to slide one image on top of another.
CAPTCHA was first coined in 2003, although other attempts to keep bots from imitating humans have a longer lineage. The unantic ipated problem now is that the rise of artificial intelligence is making machines capable of passing these tests. If a machine can pass a test, one seemingly logical solution would just be to make the test
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“As legislators, we have a responsibility to protect the targets of harassment from continuing abuse and possible retaliation. We also have a duty to our constituents to assure transparency and accountability, including consequences for any leaders who misuse their positions to harass women and men who are simply trying to do their jobs and serve the people of Illinois.”
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Residential buildings in Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood on Nov. 16, 2025. BRIAN CASSELLA/TRIBUNE
uncompromised, the problem is that developers and their finan ciers need to see their way toward making a reasonable profit and/or to sell their building expeditiously if that investment does not work out.
As we see it, that means they have to be able to (a) charge enough rent to cover their predicted costs and a little extra as a reward for risk; (b) be able to get rid of tenants who willfully are not paying rent or are trashing their apartment or harming the neigh bors in some way and (c), be able to sell their buildings without undue hindrance on the open market.
That’s what landlords deserve. What about tenants?
They deserve a safe, clean and well-maintained apartment with all the services promised by the landlord in the lease actually provided on pain of city enforce ment. They need the full dura
harder: alas, that risks locking out at least some segment of a human population that then would not be smart enough to crack the code.
This prescient issue is buried in a recent, must-read Free Press article by Niall Ferguson and John-Clark Levin that laments the growing impotence of the old-fashioned historian in the face of bots and algorithmic amplifications. The writers lament the rise of antisem itism and attribute it, in no small part, to the failure of the “old-fash ioned” tools when it comes to fight ing back against Holocaust denial, now a routine practice in certain extreme online circles on both the right and the left. Bots, Ferguson and Levin argue, have taken what
tion of the lease they signed to be honored. They deserve their security deposits not to be stolen and the renting process not to be subject to discrimination or favor itism or rip-offs, but reflective of a free market open to all who qualify. And, since apartments are people’s homes, they need reason able notice when anything is changing: an increase in rent, say, or the sale of the building. What is reasonable notice? Ninety days sounds fair to us for the former and maybe as much as 180 days for the latter. That way plans can be made when a lease ends.
Tenants cannot reasonably expect to be protected long-term from neighborhoods becoming hotter, more popular and thus more expensive, a process often referred to as gentrification but that can also be seen as economic growth.
It is at this point that home ownership becomes more attrac
used to be the work of a bunch of basement cranks and made it sufficiently mainstream to gain a staggering amount of currency among young activists, ever further removed chronologically from the Holocaust itself.
Ferguson and Levin argue that those ubiquitous CAPTCHA tests will be useless in as little as five years, meaning that humans are going to have to identify them selves in other ways if bots are not going to hijack everything.
But how? Some kind of finger print? The inputting of a passport number when our MacBook fires up? A digital REAL ID attached to a Social Security number or some other digital ID card?
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tive and is encouraged by a healthy city.
Many is the young Chicagoan of modest means who saved for a down payment, got a mortgage for a condo or a bungalow, and then was able to enjoy some apprecia tion in a Bucktown, a Bronzeville or a Logan Square. If you own your place, you get insurance against rising property values because the value of your property rises, too. If you don’t want to cash in, you get to stay put. Property taxes, insur ance and maintenance still can rise, but owners gain stability and equity that renters do not.
We’d note that Chicago diverges from New York in several ways here. Gentrification is not an issue in Manhattan, the most populous of the boroughs, because the entire island is already gentrified. And New York has less of a tradition of ownership.
Most Manhattanites have
All of the above bring privacy concerns, of course. Most of us would not love the idea of either a government or a private entity tracking our every online move (although some of that already happens). As an example, take a look at the Democrats’ long-lived aversion to voters being forced to show identification in order to vote, arguably fine when a (human) election judge is look ing directly into a voter’s (human) face, but hardly workable if or when major elections move online or if automated forms of voting swamp these safeguards.
It seems to us that a functioning democracy is going to require us to know if we are talking to a human
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traded the advantages of owning their own place for a life in a great city. Chicago, historically, has not required that trade-off but has offered both.
You can rent an apartment until you can save enough to afford to buy a condo and then maybe a small home as your family grows. Or you can use the rent you get from one apartment in a two-flat to cover a mortgage and live upstairs yourself.
Our big advantage over cities like New York, you might say.
For all of this to work, though, there has to be enough supply. There isn’t at the moment, and that is leading to eye-popping unaffordability for renters (not historically the case in Chicago, unlike New York), which is caus ing panic and leading to all of these calls for more regulations. These regulations won’t solve anything so much as make everything worse. The thing is, we have the room to build: plenty of lots are empty or hampered by NIMBY regulations or just in need of some healthy development.
Sure, you can show all of this in charts and tables and so on but, really, none of this is complicated. Our renter protections, logically, should support boosting supply.
Who wrote whatever ordinance is unimportant to us, because we’ve not seen any argument against the simple truths outlined above. We also don’t see much of a fundamental difference between large landlords and mom-and- pop operations, although we get that property owners see a politi cal advantage in highlighting the woes of the latter. We actually need both. Because we need more supply. That is the only way to get rent down without killing the growth a healthy city needs.
being or not. Period. Perhaps that’s not needed for trivial interactions like travel issues — already, it can be hard to know when chatting online — but when it comes to our own human history, surely that’s a different matter. Surely.
Maybe improved ways will be developed of authenticating humanity without specific identi fication, alleviating the problem.
We are going to need to think a lot more about developing such safeguards, and soon. And then we have to trust that those rising AI masters of our universe won’t create bots capable of subverting that, too. In the end, humans may just have to focus a whole lot more on stopping them.
come to Israel to court far-left voters
By Aaron Kaplowitz SPECIAL TO THE TRIBUNE
For half a century, the road to the White House detoured through Jerusalem. The ritual never changed: a wreath at Yad Vashem, a handshake with the prime minister, a quote about the unbreakable bond. In 2008, Barack Obama stood in rock et-scarred Sderot, Israel, and talked about protecting his daugh ters. In 2012, Mitt Romney placed a handwritten note in the Western Wall.
The trip tells Jewish and evan gelical voters back home: I stand with Israel, and I stand with you. It also allows local politicians with no foreign policy record to play statesman. In 1998, then-Texas Gov. George W. Bush flew in a helicopter over Israel and came home looking presidential. Israel was the safest dangerous place on Earth: a real conflict, a real ally and little chance of embarrass ment.
There was one cautionary tale. In 1979, the Rev. Jesse Jackson embraced Yasser Arafat in Leba non for the cameras. American Jews never forgot the photo graph. It cast a shadow over both of his presidential campaigns and soured Jewish Democrats on him years before the slur “Hymi etown” finished the job.
That cautionary tale is becom ing the playbook.
On July 8, while Iranian missiles were striking Ameri can military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain, Rahm Emanuel stood at Tel Aviv University and lectured his audience that their govern ment had made Israel a “territo rial pariah.”
That same day, U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna entered a closed mili tarized zone in the West Bank, where, he claims, settlers detained him. He waited three days to announce the incident. Perhaps he didn’t want to compete with Emanuel for headlines, or perhaps the campaign needed assembly: He had a lapel micro phone, a news photographer and a fundraising email ready to go soon after. Khanna said the trip was coordinated with the U.S. Embassy, which the U.S. ambas sador denied. He spent all three days in the West Bank. No Jeru salem. No Sderot. He came home conveniently saying the experi ence made him more interested in running for president.
Here is what makes the theater harder to take. In March, in Khan
By Ciera Bates-Chamberlain, Otis Moss III, Michael Pfleger and Seth Limmer CHICAGO TRIBUNE
This is the fourth anniversary of our column.
When the four of us — two pastors, a priest and a rabbi, which sounds like the beginning of a joke but is in fact a profound friend ship — first shared this page in the summer of 2022 on behalf of our coalition of faith leaders, we had a single focus: the breadth and depth of solutions to Chica go’s epidemic of gun violence. We wrote about the outreach work ers who know the names and the corners. We wrote about the gun dealers whose inventory floods our streets from across state lines.
We wrote — as we had argued even before this column began — that curfews and crackdowns would not save our young people, but that jobs, mentors and invest ment would. We wrote about the children we bury each summer, and we refused to speak of their deaths as just passing weather rather than as the result of policy failures that got us here.
After that first summer, we found our concerns could not stop at the city limits. The forces shaping violence in Chicago — incarceration policy, poverty, hunger, hatred — are influenced by what happens in Springfield as surely as they are at City Hall. So we expanded our writing to include issues affecting the state: We championed second chances for the formerly incarcerated, and we argued that Illinois’ explo sive growth in firearm possession sentences was filling prisons with out making a single block safer.
And soon enough, the nation demanded our attention too. We wrote about the hunger spread ing through our communities as federal safety nets frayed. We wrote about standing with our immigrant neighbors when federal forces arrived on our streets. We named white Chris
Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., visits the Al-Hathali family in Umm al-Khair, a village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, on July 8. Khanna said what he observed in the West Bank would inform his politics and perhaps his run for president, and if he mounted a campaign, Palestinian rights would be a key focus. SAMAR HAZBOUN/THE NEW YORK TIMES
na’s district, two Israeli Americans were beaten outside a restau rant after attackers heard them speaking Hebrew. Daniel Klein, who runs Jewish Silicon Valley, called the assault the “natural maturation” of rhetoric Khanna has amplified. Oleg Ivanov from StandWithUs Northern California said Khanna’s defense of antise mitic voices “actively endangers the lives of Jewish people in his district,” which has seen a surge in antisemitic incidents.
And this is a district Israelis have been good to. According to a recent report, Israeli-founded companies support nearly 1,200 jobs in Khanna’s district, at aver age with earnings above $215,000. A congressman with all that in his backyard might have found a better use for three days than searching the Hebron Hills for a roadblock.
Emanuel’s speech, for all its sting, was delivered by a man whose father fought in Israel’s War of Independence. If Eman uel is the family member dish ing out tough love, Khanna is the
Surrounded by activists, community leaders and elected officials, Mayor Brandon Johnson holds a signed executive order to establish an Office of Gun Violence Reduction at City Hall on June 25. ANTONIO PEREZ/TRIBUNE
tian nationalism for what it is — not merely a political movement but a theological heresy, a religion of empire standing in opposition to the religion of creation.
Four years is long enough to be honest about the ledger. Some of the hopes we have raised in our column have yet to come to fruition. But we have also seen what faithful persistence can do. Chief among our celebrations: the passage of Illinois’ Clean Slate Act, a major legislative victory that will automatically seal old records so that millions of our neighbors can work, rent and rebuild. It is a law, as we wrote at the time, not just about redemption but also about restoring the right to work and the freedom to live. We raised that hope in our writing. The people of Illinois, through their legislators, made it real.
distant cousin nobody remembers inviting, who forces his way into every photo. Still, both men flew over for the same reason: Demo cratic primary voters now reward distance.
In 2020, no major democratic contender made the trip. Then Oct. 7, 2023, made Israel the most contested issue in Democratic politics. Republicans have their own Israel-skeptic wing, loudest in the podcast studios. Whether the next crop of Republican candidates follows the click bait commentators will tell us if this inversion is a Democratic or American affliction.
Neither Emanuel nor Khanna met with a member of Israel’s government. Or at least not one who has more than ceremo nial power. When a politician flies 6,000 miles and requests no government meeting, it becomes clear that Israel was the backdrop for an audience at home.
Israel has become the one stage where an ambitious Democrat can court far-left voters without insulting American Jews to their
this column existed — we have worked alongside survivors, outreach organizations and city leaders, across three consecutive mayoral administrations, to estab lish a permanent department of gun violence reduction: a single home in city government for the prevention work that has helped drive homicides to their lowest levels in six decades. On June 25, Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order establishing the Office of Gun Violence Reduc tion, with an executive director, a five-year strategy, monthly public reporting and an advisory council drawn largely from the neighbor hoods that have carried the heavi est burden.
We celebrated that signing. And yet we must say plainly: An exec utive order, however welcome, still keeps this lifesaving work at the level of mayoral whim. What one signature creates, another can dissolve. We have watched deputy mayors come and go; we have watched programs disrupted
faces. The rebuke is delivered an ocean away, for cameras pointed at home. If Israel was once the safest place to polish foreign policy credentials, it’s now the safest place to burnish left-wing ones.
But no one needs a boarding pass to criticize Israel. Ameri can officials do it every day, from committee rooms and cable studios. That’s fine. Allies argue. What should not be on offer is Israel as a set. This alliance has held through three years of a multifront war that Israel fought largely with American arms and diplomatic cover, and it has held because it cuts both ways. Amer ica gets a steadfast ally in a strate gic region: one that fights enemies of the West, shares intelligence, prepositions American aircraft and creates American jobs.
Consider the Iron Dome, Amer ican-funded and Israeli-invented. Last month, Marines in Guam intercepted a missile with Iron Dome technology. During the Iran war, Israel reportedly sent an Iron Dome battery to protect the Emir
midstream; we have learned that communities cannot build trust with an office that might not exist next year.
That is why this month matters so much. On July 15, members of the City Council introduced an ordinance that would perma nently establish this office — transforming gun violence prevention from a political prior ity that shifts with the wind into a civic institution that endures, protected by law and funded on a timeline that matches human lives rather than election cycles.
This department is the answer to a fundamental question: Should the city have a department that addresses and coordinates a response to gun violence that sits outside of law enforcement? We believe that answer is: Yes. This office will address the instability and high turnover that have made it difficult for the city of maintain a long-term strategy, This is not, as some have claimed, a money grab to hire more street outreach
ates. An American investment in Israel’s security now protects American forces and allies.
An alliance like that can survive criticism. What corrodes it is theater.
So here is a suggestion for the 2028 candidates in both parties. Go to Israel, and go to the Pales tinian neighborhoods. Go to the University of Haifa, where more than 40% of the student popu lation is Arab. Visit Hadassah Medical Center where Jewish nurses and Muslim doctors work together to save lives. Meet Pales tinian entrepreneurs at EasT ech, a high-tech incubator that is primarily funded by the Jerusa lem municipality and Benjamin Netanyahu’s government.
And when you visit these places, put away the microphone and the speech written for a base far away, and do the one thing nobody on this month’s itineraries prioritized: Listen.
Aaron Kaplowitz is president of the United States-Israel Business Alliance.
workers. This is the creation of an office with transparency and effi ciency baked into its operation by ordinance. Our proposal starts at budget neutrality, so that sustain able city dollars and coordina tion can be part of the long-term, comprehensive, coordinated approach to creating a safe and peaceful Chicago.
Eight years of organizing and advocating are finally rounding a corner. But a corner is not a finish line. The ordinance must move through hearings, survive a hard budget season and win a majority of a council where skeptics remain — all with elections looming. We all must work to see it through: clergy and congregants, aldermen and organizers, every Chicagoan who has ever stood at a vigil and whispered: “Never again.”
If there is anything we hope to have learned from these four years of writing together, it is that the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. told the truth: The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice. King was echoing Theodore Parker, an abolitionist preacher who spoke those words when slavery still seemed permanent, which is a reminder that the arc has always been longer than one lifetime and that it has never bent on its own.
It bends because hands like ours direct it toward justice.
Bend that arc with us to establish the Department of Gun Violence Reduction.Insist that what eight years of labor have begun, this City Council completes.
Bend that arc with us — let us hasten the arrival of a more just world.
Chicago faith leaders Rabbi Seth Limmer, the Rev. Otis Moss III, the Rev. Ciera Bates-Chamberlain and the Rev. Michael Pfleger joined the Tribune’s opinion section in summer 2022 for a series of columns on potential solutions to Chicago’s chronic gun violence problem. The column continues on an occasional basis.
By Amy Elik SPECIAL TO THE TRIBUNE
In the last two weeks, two Illi nois House Democrats have been exposed for allegedly misusing their offices, engaging in repre hensible conduct and abusing the public trust placed in them as state representatives.
Months ago, then-state Rep. Harry Benton of Plainfield was quietly removed from the House Democratic Caucus and stripped of his committee assignments without explanation. Rumors circulated throughout the Capitol, and it became increasingly clear that the matter involved allega tions of harassment. The legisla tive inspector general conducted an investigation and delivered the findings to Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch this month.
Rather than making those find ings public, Welch demanded that Benton resign or face expulsion by his House colleagues. Benton ulti mately resigned, but the people of Illinois deserve transparency. They deserve to know what happened, who knew about it and how long these allegations were allowed to continue. Instead, Welch kept him around long enough to vote for his bloated budget and then hoped the matter would disappear.
Then, we learned that state Rep. Carol Ammons of Urbana was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges including wire fraud, making false statements and obstruction. Prosecutors allege that she misused campaign contri butions for personal purposes, provided benefits to family members, filed false campaign finance reports and used her posi tion to help secure state grants for organizations that later employed her daughter.
These allegations represent the kind of pay-to-play politics that have damaged Illinois’ reputation for decades. Every new scandal reinforces the belief that there is one set of rules for power ful politicians and another for everyone else. That perception damages public confidence and undermines the work of the many honest public servants who faith fully serve their communities.
My House Republican colleagues and I have introduced
Testing for testosterone
I am bewildered and disap pointed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s desire to measure testosterone levels in service members.
I mean, why? During nearly four years of conflict during World War II, the United States lost over 400,000 troops. Nearly 300,000 died in hostile enemy action.
This amounts to about 1,400 service members killed in battle every week. No one asked to check their testosterone. No one ever questioned their bravery. Or their courage.
There was clearly no need. — Scott W. Petersen, Wilmette
‘High-T’ Defense Department?
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has declared that there is a “high- T” Department of Defense. I have never heard of such a department and vigorously disagree.
I was in the Army from 1966 to 1971 as an infantry officer and helicopter pilot, and I trained and served at four Army bases in the states, flew Hueys for the 1st Infantry Division in Vietnam and served as a staff officer with V Corps, United States Army Europe, in Frankfurt, Germany. The only time I experienced high tea was at the British Officer’s Club in Berlin. — William Cragg, Oak Park
Progressive aldermen’s refusal
Twelve progressive aldermen are refusing to accept campaign donations from companies they consider to be supporting Immi gration and Customs Enforce ment enforcement, and they are conducting a campaign to convince other members of the City Council to do the same.
The companies include Motorola Solutions, Waste Management, Target, Dell and Microsoft, to name a few.
Ald. Anthony Quezada, 35th, believes that “many Chicago ans will expect their representa tives to reject contributions from companies that support or profit from ICE and Border Patrol oper ations.”
State Rep. Carol Ammons, center, and her husband, Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons, listen to questions from the media outside the U.S. District Courthouse in Urbana on July 16 after pleading not guilty to wire fraud and other charges. ANTONIO PEREZ/CHICAGO TRIBUNE
legislation to bring meaningful ethics reform to state government and change the way business is conducted in Springfield.
Our proposals include legis lation to prohibit campaign funds from being used for criminal defense related to misconduct (HB1554), suspend pension benefits for public offi cials charged with crimes and permanently revoke benefits for those convicted (HB1727), and strengthen the authority of the legislative inspector general to investigate and root out corrup tion at the Capitol (HB1382). We have also called for stronger transparency requirements and
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testifies at a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on Tuesday on Capitol Hill in Washington. JACQUELYN MARTIN/AP
served looking for common ground to work with the federal government rather than antago nizing the situation.
Many Chicagoans agree with the moderates. ICE and Border Patrol are enforcing laws passed at the federal level. Aldermen are locally elected officials who should be paying attention and solving the myriad of problems facing our great city.
While it’s arguably admirable that progressive aldermen are putting their money where their mouths are, I hope they stick to their guns and refuse donations in spite of not convincing other members of the City Council to follow suit. Hopefully, it will result in more moderate aldermen being elected.
That is on my wish list. — Cathleen Bylina, Chicago
Advice for our border czar
Our illustrious border czar, Tom Homan, has every excuse in the book as to why Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, over whom he has control, are not wearing body cameras, which help verify the facts in rounding up folks. Folks who can end up dead, I might add. Our government is in a sham
quicker disclosure of investigative findings so the public is not left in the dark while political leaders decide how to respond behind closed doors.
These are commonsense reforms that would restore accountability and rebuild confi dence in government. Yet instead of working with us to pass them, House Democrats continue to protect the status quo.
It should come as no surprise that Illinoisans have lost faith in their elected officials. A culture of secrecy and corruption has real consequences. It makes people less willing to engage with govern ment and discourages honest
bles, and laws are being broken in every direction for the benefit of the powerful and well-connected. I suggest that Homan disregard all the red tape surrounding the delay in the ICE cameras arrival and order from Amazon.
They will be here the next day! — Bonnie Smith, Big Rock
Forcing a child to translate
Regarding the July 22 arti cle “ICE detains CPS custo dian at check-in”: How cruel is it for Immigration and Customs Enforcement to expect a 13-year- old to translate to his mother that the family was being detained?
What a complete outrage! — Patricia Benenson, Highland Park
Tying socialism to communism
I’m very disappointed that the Tribune opinion section would prominently display an editorial cartoon falsely linking Democrats who are socialists with commu nism (July 15). This is the same mendacity being used by Presi dent Donald Trump; I would have hoped the editorial board would not choose a cartoon that would use the same lies as a president who can only insult people and
individuals from stepping forward to run for office. Citizens should never have to wonder whether their elected officials are serving the public interest or protecting political insiders.
Public officials should be held to a higher standard. Unfortu nately, Illinois has repeatedly failed to meet that expectation. Our state has earned a reputation for corruption because of a system that too often allows powerful people to avoid accountability.
From former Gov. Rod Blago jevich to former Speaker Michael Madigan and now with these allegations against Benton and Ammons, Illinois has too many
lead us into stupid wars. — Susan Eleuterio, Highland, Indiana
‘Medicare for All’ is foolish
“Medicare for All” is stupid and not feasible. Just ask any senior on Medicare.
Democrats and the leftist Democratic Socialists of Amer ica are using this to win elections. The uninformed believe this is the solution to healthcare insurance for all.
It’s not. Medicare coverage for seniors is not all-inclusive for medical costs. Ask a senior about the added cost for supplemen tal insurance coverage, which is purchased to pay for what Medi care doesn’t cover. Also, ask a senior about co-pays required for medical visits.
A Wall Street Journal columnist recently wrote that “Medicare for All would be incredibly expensive. It would require crushing taxes on the middle class.” The total gross national debt reached $39.68 tril lion this month.
examples of leaders abusing posi tions of public trust.
Criminal convictions may bring justice, but they cannot repair the damage done to the public’s confi dence in government. The only way to restore that trust is through meaningful ethics reform, trans parency and accountability.
Illinoisans deserve better, and they deserve leaders willing to stand up and demand it. The time is now.
State Rep. Amy Elik of Alton, an accountant, serves on the state audit commission and is an assistant minority leader in the House Republican Caucus.
Most seniors are happy having Medicare coverage in their retire ment years and accept the added expense of supplemental insur ance, but what’s scary to many is: Would Medicare for All collapse our medical system?
If government keeps adding trillions to the national debt, will there be an America? — Robert Meale, Crystal Lake
Trump’s blaming of Canada
How embarrassing and ridicu lous that President Donald Trump is blaming Canada for its wildfires. Instead of offering to help, he’s imposing tariffs on a country that is already suffering a great loss.
Does he think Canadians really want to lose their forests? Does he think that they enjoy breath ing smoky air? Does he think that they have gigantic fans sending the smoke to the United States?
The culprit is climate change, not the Canadian government. The many moves that Trump has made to remove environmen tal protections certainly have not helped the situation.
We must do everything we can to limit the effects of global climate change. And everyone must speak up against Trump’s bullying of a neighbor. — Joyce Porter, Oak Park
Skirting War Powers Resolution
So it appears that Congress does not need to declare war in order to allow President Donald Trump to continue waging war against Iran. It just needs to ignore what is happening and therefore allows war to happen.
When the war started on Feb. 28, Trump had 60 days to wage war without approval from Congress. Before the 60 days were up, Trump declared that there was a ceasefire in place; therefore, there was not an active war taking place in Iran. Congress seemed to like this rationale, as it took no action to declare war or to stop the war. Was the War Powers Resolu tion of 1973 really designed to reset after a brief ceasefire and then give the president another 60 days to fight a war? — Dodd Mohr, Barrington
Happy 90th, Buddy Guy
Chicago’s blues legend
By Kori Rumore CHICAGO TRIBUNE
Legendary Chicago blues guitarist George “Buddy” Guy told the Tribune two years ago he was retiring from the road. But apparently he couldn’t stay away.
The product of Lettsworth, Louisiana, turns 90 on July 30, yet his tour schedule includes dozens of dates that will take him around the country into the fall. It shows the incredible work ethic Guy has demonstrated over almost seven decades, since he left the South to pursue music full time.
The 2005 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee is the last of his kind. Contem poraries and role models — including Muddy Waters, B.B. King, Koko Taylor, Otis Rush, John Lee Hooker, Bo Diddley, Willie Dixon, Howlin’ Wolf, Lefty Dizz, Luther Allison and Buddy’s younger brother Phil Guy — have all passed on, leaving him to connect younger genera tions to the city’s modern, electric blues.
Guy’s sometimes messy but always beloved style of play is still in demand. He has a sold-out show on July 25 at the Chicago Theatre and was a surprise guest at homegrown comedian John Mulaney’s show at Wrigley Field on July 11. Guy briefly shared the center-field stage that night with David Letterman. Thirty-seven years prior, Letterman introduced Guy during a taping of his “Late Night” talk show at the Chicago Theatre. Together they were awarded Kennedy Center Honors in 2012.
Sentimentality — including the polka-dotted clothing and guitars he wears in honor of his mother — and long- term friendships have kept Guy true to his roots. Here’s a look at his pivotal Chicago years. 1
GUY PLAYED WITH MUDDY WATERS AS A HOUSE GUITARIST AT CHESS RECORDS IN THE 1960S. When Guy was a starving artist, the father of Chicago bluesman McKinley Morganfield (better known as Muddy Waters) gave him something to eat — a salami sandwich. The musicians became bandmates at Chess Records, 2120 S. Michigan Ave. Over a seven-year stint, Guy played with the best from the local electric blues scene.
“If you can find any greater blues than Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Little Walter and Sonny Boy Williamson at the same time, you tell me where it is,” he told the Tribune in 1989. “That’s without a doubt the best foursome I’ve ever seen when it comes to blues. If I would ever get in a position to make a million dollars, I don’t think that million dollars would make me feel inside like what I felt sitting beside Muddy Waters or the Wolf or Little Walter.”
When he wasn’t in a recording session, Guy could be found driving a tow truck to make ends meet. Or at the Blue Flame Club’s “Battle of the Guitars” vying for the prize — a bottle of whiskey. That club is also where Guy met his best friend and frequent collaborator. 2
HIS LONGTIME STAGE PARTNER WAS JUNIOR WELLS.
The first mention of Guy in the Tribune was nine years after he arrived in Chicago, noting he was backing up harmonica player Junior Wells. They “need many more hours of practice,” critic Pat Dickelman wrote.
The duo were joined at the hip for years, but Wells was the star.
“They were confident and talented, and they would squabble on stage. But nobody got between them,” blues guitarist Ronnie Brooks, son of the late Lonnie Brooks, an old friend of Guy’s, told the Tribune in 2024. “They were like the real Blues Brothers, man. You could feel it.” 3
GUY’S EARLY RECORDINGS INFLUENCED A GENERATION OF MUSICIANS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD. Guy toured Europe, Japan and Austra lia regularly during the 1970s. His album “Stone Crazy!” was recorded in Toulouse, France, in 1979 but wasn’t released in the U.S. until 1981.
“That album is more of me than any one I’ve ever done. I had always listened to the people in Chess studios and they used to tell me, ‘Who’s going to listen to that garbage, all that noise,’ when I would turn up this guitar and play,” Guy said in 1989. “All of a sudden, it exploded in New York and in England. Then they called me back and said, ‘I’ll let you do anything you want.’ But then, if I did, everbody’d say, ‘Oh, he’s copying (Jimi) Hendrix and Eric Clapton and Cream.’ And these guys said they got it from me, because they saw me in person do it.”
Clapton, AC/DC and the Rolling Stones — who often chose Guy as their opening act — have all turned to Guy’s work for inspiration. 4
Buddy Guy performs at the Checkerboard Lounge on Sept. 9, 1974, in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood. JACK DYKINGA/TRIBUNE
HE WAS ON STAGE WITH STEVIE RAY VAUGHN JUST BEFORE VAUGHN WAS KILLED IN A HELICOPTER CRASH. Eric Clapton, Robert Cray, Stevie Ray Vaughn and Vaughn’s brother Jimmie took the stage with Guy on Aug. 26, 1990, at the Alpine Valley Music Theatre near East Troy, Wisconsin, where they jammed on an extended version of “Sweet Home Chicago” as the encore.
Then they each boarded helicopters bound for Chicago’s Midway Interna tional Airport. The helicopter carrying Stevie Ray Vaughn slammed into a ski slope about one-half mile southeast of the theater. He and four others were killed. Heavy fog was cited as a contributing factor in the crash. 6
GUY WAS 55 WHEN HIS ONE OF HIS ALBUMS MADE THE BILLBOARD 200 FOR THE FIRST TIME. “After cutting a few searing sides for Chess Records in the ’60s, Guy’s record ing career has been a series of false starts and blown opportunities,” Tribune critic Greg Kot wrote.
on the record included Clapton, Jeff Beck and Mark Knopfler.
“I’ve never had an album with as much publicity and exposure as I’m getting with this one, but I want the public in Amer ica to let me know how good it is before I get really excited,” Guy said at the time. “If they like it, then I’ll buy a six pack, take it home and lay down on the floor and probably shed a few tears, thinking that like John Lee Hooker I had to wait a long while, but I finally got a good one.”
He did. Just as Hooker’s 1987 hit “The Healer” connected the veteran blues man to a younger audience, the same happened for Guy. Labels rushed to reissue his earlier work — including Guy and Wells’ 1977 set at the Montreux Jazz Festival. Guy’s late-blooming success has endeared him to younger artists, includ ing Anthony Kiedis of Red Hot Chili Peppers. 7
HE HAS WON NINE GRAMMY AWARDS AND BEEN NOMINATED 16 TIMES.
Guy won his first career Grammy for Best Contemporary Blues Album for his 1991 album. He won the same category two years later for “Feels Like Rain.” He jammed live for the first time at the televised awards show in 2009, performing “Bo Diddley” with B.B. King, John Mayer and Keith Urban. Guy was honored with a Recording Academy Life time Achievement Award in 2015.
PEOPLE — FAMOUS AND NOT — COME TO GUY’S CLUB FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD.
Big acts and the common man have both made a beeline for Guy’s establishments — first the Checkerboard Lounge, formerly at 423 E. 23rd St., then Buddy Guy’s Legends, 700 S. Wabash Ave. in the Loop. The street in front of Legends is honorarily named for him.
G.E. Smith and the Saturday Night Live Band accompanied Guy during two sold- out shows in May 1994 that were captured for an album by Silvertone Records. Clap ton was the star of a three-night residency at the club that same year. The Rolling Stones have visited several times in recent decades.
Guy himself sells out shows during his winter residency, a decades-long tradi tion. 9
HE HAD A SMALL BUT POIGNANT CAMEO
IN “SINNERS.”
The 2025 film “Sinners” earned four Oscars, including Best Score. Guy performed “I Lied to You” from the movie during this year’s Acad emy Awards.
Iran sees ‘peaceful night,’ says no new airstrikes from US
By Samy Magdy
and Giovanna Dell’Orto ASSOCIATED PRESS
ASSOCIATED PRESS
CAIRO — Yemen’s Iran- backed Houthi rebels said Saturday that they fired missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia in response to Saudi airstrikes on the strategic Red Sea city of Hodeida, in an escalation over vital ship ping routes in the Middle East while the United States and Iran vie for control of the Strait of Hormuz.
Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree, the Houthis’ military spokesper son, said in a prerecorded statement that the attack targeted facilities in the Red Sea cities of Yanbu and Jizan that belong to Aramco, the world’s largest oil company.
Saudi Arabia’s civil defense said alerts sounded multi ple times Saturday in both cities, but the kingdom didn’t comment further.
There were no reported strikes overnight in Iran, in an apparent break from nearly two weeks of consecutive nights of U.S. attacks.
The Houthis have said they would close the Bab el-Man deb Strait to Saudi-linked shipping in retaliation for the kingdom’s blockade on Yemen and a recent attack on the international airport in Yemen’s rebel-held capi tal, Sanaa.
the Bab-El-Mandeb.
“Nothing short of ending the aggression and lifting the blockade, otherwise, it’s all illusion and mirage,” Mahdi al-Mashat, head of the Houthi-led Supreme Political Council governing rebel-con trolled territories in Yemen, said of what it would take for the Houthis to not blockade
Collins for Maine seat
Dem delegates pick ex-state lawmaker as new Senate nominee
By Patrick Whittle
and Kimberlee Kruesi ASSOCIATED PRESS
BANGOR, Maine — Former state lawmaker and logger Troy Jackson secured the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Maine on Saturday and will face long time GOP Sen. Susan Collins in November in a race that could decide which party controls the chamber.
Jackson replaces Graham Platner, who won the Demo cratic primary in June but withdrew from the race this month following an allega tion of sexual assault that Platner has denied.
Maine Democrats met Saturday to choose a new Senate nominee to face Collins.
Support coalesced around Jackson, a former Maine Senate president and fifth-generation logger from rural northern Maine who campaigned alongside Plat ner during a failed bid for governor and was a favor ite among progressives to
Fireworks burst July 20 as Houthi backers rally against a Saudi-led coalition in Sanaa, Yemen. OSAMAH ABDULRAHMAN/AP
That strait, at the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula, is a vital shipping chokepoint connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden. Around 12% of the world’s trade, including a quarter of its container traffic, passes through the narrows.
The Houthis targeted two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea last week.
In response, Saudi Arabia struck Hodeida, the Saudi-led coalition opposing the rebels said Saturday. The strikes late Friday hit the port and the state-run telecommuni cations corporation, injuring two people, said Anees al-As bahi, a spokesperson for the Houthi-run health ministry.
The Saudi-led coalition
replace him.
“When the people in power refuse to listen, you have to organize, you have to stand in solidarity, together. And you have to make them listen,” Jackson said during a speech at the last-minute nominating convention.
Democrats view Maine as the party’s best opportu nity to flip a Senate seat this year because it’s a competi tive race in a state President Donald Trump lost in 2024.
But defeating Collins won’t be easy.
The five-term incumbent holds a fundraising advan tage, while Jackson will have less than four months to sell himself to voters.
Republicans immediately launched an ad campaign against Jackson, accus ing him of having a volatile temper and linking him to Platner. The Senate Lead ership Fund, Republicans’ super PAC, said it is commit ted to spending over $42 million against Jackson.
Jackson, 58, will need to convince the state’s large independent voting bloc that it’s time to replace Collins, 73.
Republicans have called Jackson too extreme for Maine voters, and Collins has
said it didn’t hit the port but struck “legitimate military targets” in Hodeida province that “were linked to threats to commercial vessels in the Red Sea.”
Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, called for “diplomacy and dialogue” to solve the Yemen conflict with out “military confrontations” in an interview published Saturday by the state-run newspaper called Iran. “Iran had a peaceful night,” Hossein Kermanpour, a spokesperson for Iran’s Health Ministry, posted on X.
U.S. Central Command didn’t respond to a request for comment. Unlike the previous 13 nights, it didn’t announce new strikes.
said that she knows Jackson well and that his positions are “clearly” in line with social ism.
“Troy Jackson will attempt to sell Mainers a multi-tril lion-dollar bill of goods based on rhetoric that will make everything sound free, but in reality would be paid for by middle and lower income workers,” said Collins’ campaign spokesperson, Shawn Roderick.
Both Jackson and Collins are from northern Maine, where traditional industries such as potato farming and timber harvesting are vital parts of the economy. Both will make the case over the next few months that they are the right leader to protect those industries, along with lobster fishing and tourism.
Collins noted that Jackson ran U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders’ first presidential campaign in Maine, adding “He’s a Bernie Bro.”
Asked by reporters about that description, Jackson said, “I don’t really care. What I am is a guy from northern Maine that’s a logger.”
He said he would attack Collins on what he described as her record of supporting tax cuts for the wealthy and
NABLUS, West Bank — Israel’s military said it detained over 70 suspects across the occupied West Bank overnight and Saturday, a day after troops deployed across the territory following violence that left two Israeli soldiers and four Palestinian villagers dead.
But Iran’s foreign ministry condemned what it called a Ukrainian attack Saturday on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea, saying one person was killed and another was hurt and calling it an act of aggression.
In a separate statement, Araghchi said he spoke with European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas about it and that Tehran demanded a response.
Ukrainian President Volo dymyr Zelenskyy earlier said on X that Ukraine “achieved very strong results with long‑range strikes in the Caspian Sea — including vessels used in military cargo shipments involving Iran.”
While efforts at mediation
Troy Jackson reacts Saturday after being picked as the Democratic Senate candidate during a state party convention in Bangor, Maine. SOPHIE PARK/THE NEW YORK TIMES
failing to protect healthcare.
Jackson needs to scramble to make up a fundraising gulf against the incumbent, who has been raising money for months. Federal filings show she has raised more than $16 million. Jackson’s campaign said he raised more than $1 million since jumping into the Senate race.
Democrats have a narrow path to take back the Senate in November and it’s highly unlikely they can do it with out a win in Maine.
In addition, they need victories in competitive races in Alaska, North Caro lina and Ohio, and they need to hang on to the seats they already have. That includes open Senate seats in Mich igan and Minnesota, where
that included raids of a hospi tal in the city of Nablus, one of the territory’s most violent areas.
Palestinians in the West Bank have faced violence as Israel’s hard-line govern ment, dominated by settler leaders and supporters, has overseen a surge in settle ment construction over the past four years. The inter national community consid ers the Israeli settlement construction illegal and an obstacle to peace.
between the U.S. and Iran continue, Israeli Prime Minis ter Benjamin Netanyahu plans to travel to the United States and meet with Presi dent Donald Trump on Tues day in Washington, his office said Friday. They last met in Washington in February, weeks before they launched the war.
A tenuous ceasefire that halted major operations for weeks has seemed to unravel this month. The U.S. accused Iran of striking three ships in the Strait of Hormuz and responded by striking dozens of targets in Iran, which retal iated by firing at U.S.-allied Gulf Arab states.
The U.S. military has renewed its blockade of Iran’s
Democratic incumbents are retiring.
Maine’s Democratic primary was one of the early contests where progres sives took on establishment- backed Democrats. While Platner faced several contro versies during his campaign, he easily outlasted Gov. Janet Mills, who was backed by Democratic Senate leader Chuck Schumer but dropped out before the June 9 primary.
Platner had backing from Sanders as well as Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego and Massachusetts Sen. Eliza beth Warren. That support disintegrated after the sexual assault allegation this month.
Jackson told reporters Saturday that he has not been in touch with Platner and is
soldiers and officers stormed the hospital, terrifying the patients,” Ghassan Barkat, director of Nablus Specialty Hospital, told journalists. He said soldiers Friday detained, bound and insulted staff and patients, raided hospital departments and arrested a seriously injured man, Ali Hussein Ali Ramadan.
ports. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has advised residents of neighboring countries to stay away from bases with U.S. troops.
The war has killed more than 3,400 people in Iran, according to its Health Minis try. Eighteen U.S. service members, 24 civilians in Israel and smaller numbers of civilians including foreign workers and mariners have been reportedly killed across the region.
In Lebanon, more than 4,000 people have been killed since Iran-backed Hezbol lah militants fired at Israel in support of the Islamic Repub lic two days after the war began and Israel responded with strikes and ground forces. Thirty-eight Israeli troops have also died.
Meanwhile, U.S. intelli gence agencies believe that Iran’s new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khame nei, is far more interested than his father and predecessor in pursuing a nuclear weapon, according to officials briefed on the assessments.
Khamenei’s father, who was killed at the start of the war in an Israeli attack aided by U.S. intelligence, had sworn off developing a nuclear weapon. While U.S. officials long asserted that Iran wanted to be capable of building a nuclear weapon, many believed the elder Khamenei’s hesitancy was genuine. If the U.S.-Israeli war has made Tehran more, rather than less, likely to pursue a nuclear weapon, it would amount to one more grave consequence of the killing of the supreme leader and the steps toward regime change the Trump adminis tration initially pursued.
The New York Times contributed.
building a new movement. He didn’t mention Platner from the stage during his two addresses to Democratic delegates Saturday, but said the campaign was “bigger than any one person.”
Maine law gave the state party authority to choose a replacement and required a new nominee to be named by Monday — 101 days before the Nov. 3 election.
Maine Democrats’ never- before-used process of voting on a new nominee involved hundreds of delegates gather ing in Bangor, 130 miles north of Portland.
The delegates were elected at county party meetings this month, and Jackson scored an easy victory over one opponent.
hospital, but it said over 300 locations were searched and what it described as affiliates of the Hamas militant group, arms traffickers, “terrorists” and others were detained.
On Saturday, Israel’s mili tary said Israeli civilians and Palestinians threw rocks in a confrontation in the West Bank village of Susya.
Many express angst about safety of their kids in ‘white spaces’
By Clyde McGrady THE NEW YORK TIMES
LaTonya Davis has been following the death of Nolan Wells “constantly on TikTok,” she said, and has been think ing of her 21-year-old nephew, Jayden Holmes, whom she has called her “neph-son” since she took legal guard ianship of him when he was 11, after his parents’ deaths.
said.
The death of Wells, a Black 18-year-old commu nity college athlete from Ocean Springs, Mississippi, who took a boat to a Missis sippi barrier island with white friends July 4 and did not return, has drawn huge attention on social media and beyond.
It has also stoked outrage and deep anxiety among parents such as Davis, who say they have long nursed fears about how their Black children are faring in predom inately white environments.
“It was like I was watch ing one of the things that I’ve always been worried about,” said Davis, 58, who moved Holmes from Orlando, Flor ida, to Miami Beach to raise him.
Local authorities in Mississippi say they believe the death was an acciden tal drowning. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department released a statement July 6 — the day Wells’ body was found — stating that “no foul play was suspected.”
The police have said they believe Wells, at one point, left his friends to join another group, and possibly boarded another boat. So far noth ing concrete has emerged to contradict that.
Even so, internet sleuths and Black activists have parsed details of the investi gation that they say suggest malfeasance. And many Black parents say they see a double standard in the way the case has been handled. The authorities, they say, would not have dismissed the possi
Canadian intern held on suspicion of spying in NATO headquarters
FROM NEWS SERVICES
BRUSSELS — A Canadian woman was arrested and accused of espionage while working as an intern in the operational headquarters of the NATO military alliance, Belgian authorities said Saturday.
Belgium’s Federal Prose cutor’s Office said it launched an espionage investiga tion after NATO’s security services tipped off Belgium’s military intelligence. Author ities then detained “a Cana dian citizen of Chinese origin” Friday, a day after raiding the suspect’s home and workplace inside NATO’s vast command center.
“She is suspected of spying on behalf of a third country and of being a member of a criminal organization,” the prosecutors said in a state ment.
The strategic headquarters of the Allied Powers, known as SHAPE, is located in the southern Belgian city of Mons near the French border.
Military officials at SHAPE plan and command joint strategy, tactics and opera tions. The alliance’s political headquarters is in Brussels, where ambassadors from member nations meet to discuss defense spending, drone incursions and cyber threats. NATO’s Cyber Security Centre is based at SHAPE.
“At this time, there is no indication that NATO or SHAPE operational readi ness, command and control arrangements, or ongoing tasks have been adversely affected. SHAPE continues to fulfill its responsibilities without interruption,” said Col. Martin L. O’Donnell, a spokesperson for SHAPE.
Attorney Ben Crump, left, and the Rev. Al Sharpton flank Elmore Wonsley, who talks about his son, Nolan Wells, during a memorial service July 20 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Authorities believe Wells, 18, drowned. GERALD HERBERT/AP
bility of foul play so quickly had a white youth died at a predominantly Black party.
In that case, “those young Black men” would have been “interrogated to the full extent of the law,” Benjamin Crump, a civil rights lawyer representing Wells’ family, asserted at a news conference recently.
Despite any official sugges tion of wrongdoing, the intense scrutiny online has often cast suspicion on the group of Wells’ friends who went with him to the island. The commentary has at times veered into conspiracy theory and misinformation that has set off its own burst of outrage on behalf of Wells’ friends.
But the attention has also provided a megaphone for Black social media users to describe their own experi ences and fears.
The worry is rooted in the
NATO leaders have said China is working to under mine global order, develop its military opaquely and run destabilizing disinfor mation campaigns. They said that Beijing’s goals and “assertive behavior present systemic challenges to the rules-based international order and to areas relevant to alliance security.”
The Chinese government denounced the statement and said its military buildup was defensive.
Ebola health workers strike: Health workers at an Ebola treatment center in eastern Congo went on strike Satur day, demanding their pay. The walkout disrupted care for patients in the epicenter of the country’s rapidly grow ing outbreak.
The number of confirmed cases of Ebola in Congo has reached 2,973, including 1,309 deaths, according to government data released Friday in what authorities say is the fastest-growing outbreak on record.
The Elikya Ebola Treat ment Center in Bunia, Ituri province, came to a stand still after doctors, nurses and security staff stopped work.
About 100 health workers protested Saturday outside the treatment center. They said the unpaid bonuses were undermining morale and disrupting patient care, and called on Congolese author ities to resolve the backpay so they could resume their work.
Dr. Adelard Lufungula, operations manager for the Ebola response, said Saturday the payment issue is “being resolved,” with workers now paid via mobile money instead of cash, and that the backlog “should be cleared” in the coming days.
long, violent history of racial segregation in America and what integration and assim ilation look like in modern society. Some social media users have implied that Black parents shouldn’t allow their children to be the only one in “white spaces.”
That is not always possible “for things that you want to expose them to, depending on where you are,” said Tangala Hollis-Palmer, a mother and lawyer in Grenada, Missis sippi, who is Black.
When she learned about Wells’ death, her thoughts turned to her children, who navigate similar all-white environments in the Deep South.
She doesn’t tell her son, who was the only Black child on his baseball team, to be suspicious of white people, but she does say he must “be aware” of potential mistreat
French wildfires: A French air force military transport A400M aircraft makes its first-ever drop of fire retardant as it battles raging wildfires Saturday near Lacanau, France. France slashed the final stage of Tour de France to redeploy security personnel to the blazes that forced tens of thousands of people to flee their homes. ABDUL SABOOR/GETTY-AFP
ment had accepted all of its demands after the country’s education minister resigned over alleged exam paper leaks and irregularities in the education system.
Dharmendra Pradhan announced his resignation in a post on X, handing a victory to the youth movement that spearheaded nationwide demonstrations, sit-ins and hunger strikes. His resigna tion marks the first signif icant concession by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government to one of the most visible waves of public dissent it has faced in recent years.
The government has rarely yielded to sustained public pressure during Modi’s more than 12 years in office. The most notable exception came in 2021, when it was forced to withdraw controversial farm laws after a yearlong farmers’ protest.
ment “because you’re the only one there,” she said.
The worries are not just over physical harm but also social alienation, uninten tional or not.
Hollis-Palmer said she paused when her daugh ter wanted to compete on a dance team that required her to straighten her hair, afraid that it would send the message that she wasn’t good enough. But she acquiesced.
“Your hair is just as beau tiful,” she recalled telling her daughter.
The death has also provoked a conversation among Black parents about race, privilege and why they feel their children have a more difficult time receiving justice. Wells’ family has been castigated even for question ing the initial reports of their son’s death, Nolan’s mother, Christine Wells-Wonsley,
tion reforms but grew into a broader protest over unem ployment, government accountability and economic opportunities. Students, professionals, families and activists joined rallies in New Delhi and other cities across India.
35 dead in Syrian collision: At least 35 people have been killed and dozens injured after two buses collided on a highway linking the Syrian capital with the eastern prov ince of Deir el-Zour on Satur day, state media reported.
Around 30 people were injured in the crash between a civilian bus and an Interior Ministry bus on the desert highway, the SANA news agency cited a health minis try official as saying.
Syrian military helicopters were reported to be involved in the operation at the scene.
Mississippi’s history of racial violence and denied justice is also factoring into the skepticism.
Last September, a 21-year- old Black student named Demartravion “Trey” Reed was found dead, hanging from a tree on the campus of a small college in northwest Missis sippi. The death was ruled a suicide, and no evidence has emerged to suggest other wise, but Crump is repre senting Reed’s family and has commissioned an inde pendent autopsy in the Reed case. The report has not yet been released.
Then there’s the case of Damien Cameron, a 29-year- old Black man whose face was bloody and swollen when his body arrived at the Mississippi State Medical Examiner’s Office in August 2021 after an altercation with
injuring another 16, authori ties said. The head-on colli sion took place along the southern Panamerican High way in the town of Tacna, near the border with Chile, police said.
Eddy Vicente, director of the Hipólito Unanue de Tacna hospital, told report ers that the majority of those injured are stable, while a 24-year-old man is in seri ous condition with multiple fractures.
It wasn’t immediately clear what caused the crash.
Typhoon nears China: Typhoon Noul is bring ing winds and heavy rain to southern China, including Hong Kong, over the week end, prompting the evacua tion of hundreds of thousands of people in the province of Guangdong with the region on high alert and at least dozens of flights canceled.
sheriff’s deputies. His cause of death was ruled undeter mined, but three pathologists who examined Cameron’s autopsy report at the request of The New York Times and Mississippi Today said his death should have been ruled a homicide. The same state medical examiner is also conducting Wells’ autopsy.
The circumstances of Wells’ death have resonated beyond the particulars of Mississippi and its history as Black families navigate the white worlds of a more inte grated America.
Holmes, Davis’ nephew, has found himself in situa tions where, like Wells, he was the only Black person.
“It’s not necessarily some thing that I’m nervous about,” he said. “But it is something that is always top of mind. I always assume that I’m being judged.”
China Sea and edging closer toward the coast of Guang dong.
The city’s observatory forecasts Noul could make landfall Sunday around the vicinity of the southern Chinese cities of Huizhou and Shanwei and then move inland, bringing strong winds and squally showers to parts of the region. China’s weather center expects Noul to make landfall early Sunday.
New UNESCO sites: The Okefenokee Swamp in Geor gia, an ornate 13th-century Buddhist temple in Thai land and tidal flats in west ern South Korea were among several sites added to the World Heritage List on Satur day at a U.N. committee meet ing in South Korea.
The UNESCO meetings in Busan, which continue through next Wednesday, are reviewing dozens of other nominations, including the D-Day landing beaches in France, Mount Olympus in Greece and the ancient Japa nese capitals of Asuka-Fuji wara.
Self-inflicted wounds mar midterm efforts in several key states
By Jill Colvin ASSOCIATED PRESS
ASSOCIATED PRESS
NEW YORK — When midterm campaigning began, each major political party had a clear game plan.
Republicans would emphasize border security and an economy that was finally shaking off years of high inflation. Democrats would focus attention on a deeply unpopular President Donald Trump to energize their voters.
It hasn’t worked out that way.
With a little more than three months to go, both parties are grappling with self-inflicted wounds and messy missteps that have complicated their paths to victory in key races.
Trump steered the country into a war against Iran with no end in sight, disrupting the global flow of oil and spik ing prices at the pump. He remains fixated on purging his party of dissent and relit igating his election defeat six years ago.
On the other side of the aisle, Democrats are in the throes of an internal civil war between moderates and progressives, as democratic socialists successfully oust incumbents. Some candi dates have imploded in spec tacular fashion, jeopardizing races the party had expected to win.
The drama has turned existential as each party faces a moment of reckoning.
ment.”
Democrats remain shaken by Trump being elected again and are desperately search ing for a path back to power. Republicans are beginning to contemplate a post-Trump era even as the president maintains an iron grip on the party.
Frank Luntz, a longtime pollster, said the year has been consumed by “a sense of chaos and confusion.”
“We really do not know
A soldier practices military skills Friday at a training ground in the Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine. ANDRIY ANDRIYENKO/UKRAINE’S 65TH MECHANIZED BRIGADE
Ukrainians kill 15, officials say
Ukrainian attacks on holi day camps Saturday in the partly Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia region have killed 12 people, Moscow-in stalled officials said, while authorities in Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy region said a Russian drone strike killed three people there.
The strikes followed a Russian attack Friday near Kyiv that killed at least 10 people and wounded around 100 others, part of a relent less cycle of tit-for-tat attacks that dims the potential of reaching a diplomatic end to Russia’s more than 4-year- old invasion of its neighbor.
The exchange comes as Ukraine’s successful drone attacks have stalled the Russian army’s advances in an expanded campaign by Kyiv inside Russia that has been hitting high-profile targets, causing fuel short ages and piling pressure on Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Four children were among 12 people killed in the attack on the resorts in Zapor izhzhia, Yevgeny Balitsky, the Kremlin-installed regional head, said, adding that 19 others were wounded.
Campaign flyers for former Senate candidate Graham Platner dot his headquarters July 9 in Maine. ROBERT F. BUKATY/AP
what’s going to happen in November,” he said.
Democrats’ latest turmoil has unfolded in Wisconsin, one of the most narrowly divided battleground states.
Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez abandoned her bid for gover nor after a campaign finance scandal just as she seemed to be consolidating support. Now the party establishment is concerned her departure will elevate Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist who’s viewed by party leaders as a potentially weak opponent against U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, the likely Republican nomi nee.
“If we lose, Trump’s most loyal lackey in Congress takes control of Wisconsin, and that’s turned regular Demo cratic angst into flop sweats,” said longtime Wisconsin liberal activist Scot Ross.
Then there’s Maine, where the party is eager to defeat Republican Sen. Susan Collins as part of a nation wide push to regain control of the chamber.
three people were killed when a large fire broke out after a Russian drone struck a “civilian facility,” adding that the victims were drivers for private Ukrainian postal and courier service Nova Poshta.
Russia’s defense ministry said it attacked a “storage and launch site” for Ukrainian drones in the Sumy region.
In Zaporizhzhia, in south eastern Ukraine, a Russian drone attack late Friday hit a shopping center, causing a fire and injuring several people, regional head Ivan Fedorov said.
Ukraine’s President Volo dymyr Zelenskyy warned in his evening address Friday that intelligence assess ments indicated that Russia was preparing missiles for a large attack, saying there were indications that this could happen in the next 48 hours.
A Ukrainian drone attack caused a fire in the grounds of the Tyumen Oil Refinery, in western Siberia, Tyumen regional Gov. Aleksandr Moor said Saturday.
Graham Platner, an oyster farmer and political outsider, rode a wave of grassroots energy to the Democratic nomination, only to drop out after an allegation of sexual assault, which he denies.
Supporters had hoped Platner would be the kind of candidate who could win white working-class voters back to the party, despite controversies including a tattoo widely recognized as a Nazi symbol and a history of inflammatory social media posts.
Celinda Lake, a Demo cratic pollster and consul tant, said activists and voters have been willing to over look potential vulnerabilities while supporting outsiders for office.
“There is something in the air that has made these candidates incredibly reck less and thinking that they can get away with it,” she said, pointing to the president as a potential explanation. “I think Trump has kind of created a high-risk environ
drone technology has evolved during the war, posing a problem for Russia, whose huge land mass is hard to protect fully. Kyiv’s forces have targeted Russian oil facilities, causing fuel short ages and embarrassing Pres ident Vladimir Putin.
Also Saturday, Romania’s defense ministry said its forces had “safely shot down” a drone that breached its airspace in an “unpopulated area” near the Ukrainian border. The drone was “shot down by a Romanian pilot from an F-16 aircraft,” Pres ident Nicușor Dan said in a social media post.
Saturday’s interception came after a drone was shot down around Padina, north east of the Romanian capital, Bucharest, on Friday.
A series of drone incur sions by Russia and Ukraine have hit Romania and other NATO members since Moscow launched its full- scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
Meanwhile, President Donald Trump and Zelen skyy plan to meet Tuesday in Washington, a White House official said Saturday.
Marc Short, the former chief of staff to Trump’s first- term vice president, Mike Pence, said the dynamic was reminiscent of 2010 when the tea party ushered in a wave of unvetted GOP candidates who famously beat estab lishment figures in primaries but lost in November, cost ing Republicans the Senate even as they made gains in the House.
Other races are forcing Democrats to confront some of their deepest divisions.
In Michigan, Senate candi date and progressive favorite Abdul El-Sayed has worried party leaders like Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer who fear he’s too far left to win in the seat, which Democrats will need to hold onto if they want a shot at winning the majority this year.
The primary also high lights a schism over Israel.
El-Sayed has described Israel’s military campaign in Gaza as a genocide, an accu
to rescheduled DC media dinner
By Jocelyn Noveck ASSOCIATED PRESS
President Donald Trump returned to the rescheduled White House Correspon dents’ Association dinner Friday night, delivering a rambling, hourlong speech that praised some journalists, took potshots at others, made jokes about public figures’ weight and intellect, and quipped about a third pres idential term.
He assured the crowd of journalists, though, that he’d scrapped the most biting parts of his remarks.
“That was going to be a doozy,” Trump said about the speech he’d been prepared to give in April, before a gunman upended the orig inal dinner and forced its postponement.
“As I said three months ago, the show must go on,” the president said.
He referred to “the attempted mass murder” that could have happened that night in April, but then moved largely to humor — and, increasingly, insults.
Trump’s return to the correspondents’ dinner — and his promise to come back next year as well — repre sented a notable moment in his relationship with the news media, which he has attacked, sued and taken administrative action against since he began his second term early last year.
Trump’s sometimes off-color speech was full of potshots directed at various individuals — from Bruce Springsteen to “Barack Hussein Obama” to familiar targets like journalist Kaitlan Collins of CNN, one of the evening’s key award winners, whom he again accused of not smiling enough.
The audience reacted at first with friendly laughs, but slowly quieted to scattered titters as the insults piled up.
sation rejected by Israel and the White House.
In response, the Amer ican Israel Public Affairs Committee, or AIPAC, and its affiliated groups have spent close to $30 million backing primary rival Haley Stevens.
Adam Green, co-founder of the Progressive Change Campaign Committee, said it’s clear voters across the country are rebelling against a political system they see as rigged and are yearning for candidates willing to fight on their behalf.
He said candidates like El-Sayed would serve as proof of concept going into 2028 that “bold, shake-up- the-system economic fight ers” are more electable in purple and red states than “stale, status quo corporate- aligned Democrats.”
In Washington, Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., down played the idea the ideologi cal divisions would endanger Democrats.
“A healthy party is a party that has arguments,” he said.
President Donald Trump jokes about running for a third term Friday night at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington. MARK SCHIEFELBEIN/AP
Gov. Gavin Newsom; former New Jersey Gov. Chris Chris tie; and even Trump’s own speechwriters.
“That was actually the only thing I thought was good in this whole fricking stupid speech they wrote,” he said when one joke fell flat.
At one point, Trump wondered aloud what his role was. “Is this supposed to be fun?” he asked. “Am I supposed to be a comedian?”
He was on more comfort able ground expressing pride in the ballroom at the Waldorf Astoria, formerly the Trump International Hotel, and its chandeliers. “It’s great to be back at a place that I know very well, because I built it,” he said.
He also made a pained reference to the evening’s journalism awards, many for stories challenging him and his administration — including one for the Wall Street Journal’s coverage of his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. “Do I have a say in those awards?” he asked.
He made brief mention of the Iran war, and referred to the ballroom he’s build ing at the White House. He also used the occasion to joke about the possibility of a third term — something barred by the U.S. Constitu tion’s 22nd Amendment.
“I think our party should be debating ideas. We should be having hotly contested primaries.”
Republicans are facing their own challenges as they try to buck historical prece dent and maintain congres sional control.
Trump reshaped this year’s Senate map by side lining some Republican incumbents and promoting loyalists to replace them. That includes in Texas, where he ousted longtime Sen. John Cornyn and endorsed Ken Paxton, a fiery conservative with a history of corruption allegations.
Republican leaders had warned his nomination would put the state in play and force the party to spend millions of dollars defending what would have otherwise been a safe seat.
Whit Ayres, a longtime Republican pollster and strategist, said Trump “has exacerbated the problem” of a political culture that has produced more extreme candidates on both sides of the aisle thanks to closed primaries.
Republicans have histori cally struggled when Trump isn’t on the ballot. But he also risks weighing candidates down.
Just 37% of U.S. adults approve of how he’s handling the presidency, according to the most recent AP-NORC poll, which shows deep dissatisfactions over his handling of the economy and other issues.
But instead of staying focused on lowering prices, Trump has continued his bombardment of Iran in a struggle for control over the Strait of Hormuz, a crit ical waterway for global oil supplies. He also delivered a primetime address in which he continued to dispute his 2020 loss in an appeal for more restrictive voting laws.
“Trump is our biggest ally,” said Lake, the Democratic pollster and consultant. “He’s the best things that Demo crats have going. And it’s the gift that keeps on going.”
quipped. “And the third time will be better yet.”
He added: “I’m only kidding.”
Then, at the end, he donned a red cap that said “Trump 2028” and deliv ered the “scoop” that he was running again.
Trump had entered the ballroom to polite applause, and was thanked for his support by outgoing White House Correspondents’ Association president Weijia Jiang of CBS News. After dinner, he sat through more than an hour of awards presentations, shaking hands with each winner.
One of those winners, Tyler Pager of The New York Times, was one of the report ers subpoenaed by Trump’s Justice Department over his reporting about Trump’s Qatari-gifted Air Force One jet. Those subpoenas were withdrawn Thursday in a New York courtroom — just one of the arenas where the president has been seeking to control media coverage he dislikes.
Also receiving an award Friday was Victor Gonzales, the Secret Service agent who was staffing a security check point in April and was struck in his protective vest.
Kim Yu-mi, right, embraces her new life with her children and her mother — all North Korean defectors — June 21 in Seoul, South Korea. WOOHAE CHO/THE NEW YORK TIMES PHOTOS
By Choe Sang-Hun | THE NEW YORK TIMES R
ain lashed a flimsy wooden boat as it tossed through a churn- ing sea, its engine straining against the swell. Under the cover of a stormy night three years ago, the vessel was fleeing North Korea. On board were nine people, including two small children and a woman who was six months pregnant. They eluded a patrol ship, speeding across the world’s most heavily guarded maritime border.
Soon after their boat lurched into South Korean waters, a high-speed warship of the South’s navy bore down on it, tearing the water in aggres- sive circles. Snipers on the vessel trained their laser sights on the chests of the three adult men on the wooden boat.
Through a loudspeaker, a voice boomed: “Are you lost? Engine trouble?” The North Koreans shouted: “Please help. We are defecting.”
The red dots remained stub bornly fixed on their chests. Desper ate, the men shouted into the boat’s cramped hold for the other passen gers to emerge in order to prove that they were civilians. From below, the two children, a 5-year-old girl and 3-year-old boy, were hauled up first. Only then did the red dots drop off.
The North Koreans, led by Kim Il-hyeok and his younger brother, Yi-hyeok, were bound together by blood and marriage. The brothers, both in their 30s at the time, were accompanied by their mother and their families: Il-hyeok’s partner, who was pregnant, and Yi-hyeok’s wife, their two children, his mother- in-law and brother-in-law.
The family, who defected in 2023, was among the few who managed to escape North Korea after its leader, Kim Jong Un, imposed a crushing lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic. They arrived in their adopted country with rare insights into a nation that had been choked off from the outside world.
“That night,” said Yi-hyeok’s wife, Yu-mi, “we crossed from a sea of darkness to a sea of freedom.”
Over months of interviews in South Korea, Il-hyeok spoke with the same swagger he had developed as a self-described “troublemaker” in North Korea. Yu-mi was reserved. Her mother asked not to be named but agreed to be photographed. They all spoke with conviction about why they had to leave North Korea. (The rest of the family declined to be interviewed.)
UNABLE TO FEED ITS PEOPLE
The brothers came from Pyok song, a county in North Korea’s southwest.
During the famine of the late 1990s, their father, a railway security official, returned with grim accounts from the hardest- hit provinces: The emaciated bodies of children found outside train stations were frozen solid, thumping like frozen fish when they were tossed onto trucks headed to burial grounds. He was the first in the family to lose faith in a ruling class that was unable to feed its people.
Yu-mi lived in the nearby coastal town of Kangryong. From there, she could see planes glinting in the sun as they rose from Incheon Interna tional Airport, just across the water — a shimmering vision of possibility, yet unreachable for North Koreans barred from travel and cut off from the internet.
“Our country felt like a prison without bars,” she said.
The brothers’ notion of desert ing North Korea felt perilous. Their father used connections to transfer Yi-hyeok, his youngest, to Kangryong, where he learned navigation, mapped guard posts and cultivated ties with officials. Yi- hyeok became a helmet diver, who harvests seafood from the ocean floor, breathing fresh air piped through a surface hose. He eventu ally met Yu-mi.
Il-hyeok worked in North Korea’s shadow economy, bribing his way into opportunity and out of trouble. He butchered animals for restau rants, ran a small gold mine and bought rice stolen from state grana ries, reselling it at a profit. He also grew disillusioned with the system he was gaming.
Then, in 2014, their father died unexpectedly. The South Korean dream seemed to die with him.
Where Il-hyeok, the older brother, was restless, Yi-hyeok was steady. He married Yu-mi in 2017, and the couple soon had their two children. He joined a military-run fisheries company, operating three vessels. Despite a United Nations ban, Chinese buyers worked openly in Kangryong, and on a good day, Yi-hyeok could earn more than a typical worker’s annual salary.
The pandemic overturned every thing.
North Korea imposed one of the world’s harshest lockdowns.
In Kangryong, access to the sea was closed off with barbed wire and armed guards. Yi-hyeok’s boats rusted and his debts mounted. Officials claimed that South Korea was dumping infected bodies and waste into border waters. Yet boats supplying seafood to the top tiers of society continued to fish.
Kim Il-hyeok, a North Korean defector, enjoys his time at a playground June 24 in Seoul. He was part of an escape by boat of nine North Koreans seeking to defect — among the few who managed to flee in 2023.
Kim Il-hyeok, a defector, shows a photograph from his wedding in Seoul to his now wife, who was six months pregnant when they escaped.
“nonsocialist” content such as South Korean dramas. Thousands, including the brothers, were forced to watch as rifle fire cracked across the execution grounds. The crowds dispersed in silence.
“The goal was to instill fear,” Il-hyeok said. “To erase any fantasy about the outside world.”
GAMBLE FOR FREEDOM
By early 2023, North Korea had begun easing its pandemic restric tions. Yi-hyeok’s boats were among the first permitted back to sea.
The brothers spoke in code over the phone. “Good weather” meant a storm was coming, forcing patrol boats back to port. “We’ve got a good catch — come down here” meant Il-hyeok should bring their mother and his girlfriend to Kangryong.
The weather and the catch were ideal the night of May 6, 2023.
Yi-hyeok’s brother-in-law, his fishing partner, slipped away by boat and waited offshore. The rest of the family crossed a hill strewn with land mines to reach a secluded beach. To carry Yi-hyeok’s two young kids more easily, the brothers sealed them inside burlap sacks and hoisted them onto their shoulders.
Around 10 p.m., the 30-foot-long vessel pulled away as it tried to slip quietly toward Yeonpyeong Island in South Korea, just 9 miles away.
Below deck, Yu-mi suddenly felt the engine roar to full throttle, filling the hold with black exhaust and leaving the women and children seasick. Her youngest child’s eyes rolled back. She carried him up for fresh air — and found the men on deck in a panic.
“That’s when I saw a searchlight from a North Korean patrol boat sweeping across the waves behind us,” she said. “My heart dropped.”
The brothers had already agreed on what to do if they couldn’t outrun a security vessel: strap life jackets and flashlights onto the women and children and send them into the sea, trusting the current to carry them south. The men would steer the boat away as a decoy. To lighten the boat, Il-hyeok threw anything heavy overboard — axes, wrenches, a fish ing net, his brother’s air compressor for helmet diving.
and all nine family members were brought aboard.
An officer greeted them: “Welcome to paradise.”
THE RIGHT CHOICE
In the South, Yu-mi studied to gain an accounting clerk certifi cate and found work at a school. Her brother enrolled in college, while Yi-hyeok returned to helmet-diving for seafood.
Il-hyeok’s girlfriend gave birth to their first child in the South. The couple married in 2024 and soon welcomed another daughter. Il-hyeok is finding his footing in the South’s capitalist economy, trying part-time jobs at restaurants and operating forklifts and excavators.
The plunge into the South’s noisy democracy was overwhelming. And then there were elections.
In the North, people lined up in formal dress to receive a ballot with only one name. They placed their vote in the “yes” box with both hands and bowed deeply to portraits of Kim’s father and grandfather, who ruled before him. No one dared approach the “no” box. When Il- hyeok and his wife voted in June as South Korean citizens, the ballot was a bewildering list of names.
Yet South Korea was no paradise. After 19 months in the South, Yi-hyeok died in a diving accident in late 2024. The brothers’ mother and Il-hyeok’s wife were diagnosed with cancer.
Il-hyeok vented frustration at Seoul’s soaring housing prices. He is saving every penny to move his family out of their cramped, govern ment-subsidized rental apartment. Still, he insisted the defection was “100%” the right choice. Yi-hyeok’s daughter is now a second grader at a South Korean school, and his son is in kindergarten.
President impressed by her composure at meeting, sources say
By Emily Davies THE NEW YORK TIMES
COLUMBIA, South Caro lina — The morning after Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., died, President Donald Trump floated his choice for serving the remainder of his term: a little-known House member he saw as a loyal MAGA foot soldier.
The president had been fond of that House member, Rep. Russell Fry, ever since he had defeated a congressman who had voted to impeach him. Trump relayed the idea to Gov. Henry McMas ter, who held the power to appoint an interim senator, on a call that Sunday morn ing, according to three people familiar with the conversa tion.
Congress.
McMaster had another name in mind: Darline Graham, the late senator’s sister and an advocate for disability rights in a suburb of Columbia. Nobody seemed to know very much about her.
The exchange between Trump and McMaster kick- started one of the most high-stakes weeks in South Carolina’s political history, one that has shaped its first open Republican primary election for a Senate seat in more than two decades. The scramble culminated when Trump gave Darline Graham his blessing — not only as a short-term caretaker for her late brother’s seat, but for the highly coveted six-year term.
The account of how Trump decided to back Graham is based on inter views with 10 people famil iar with the events leading to Trump’s decision. It captures a tumultuous stretch for McMaster and a fraught week for the presi dent, whom several people described as uncharacteris tically emotional about the death of his friend.
“It’s mind boggling,” said Kevin Bishop, who served as Lindsey Graham’s communi
Darline Graham stands with her husband, Larry Nordone, after being sworn in by Sen. Chuck Grassley on July 14 in D.C. ALEX KENT/THE NEW YORK TIMES
cations director for 27 years. “The grieving, the campaign ing, the funeral procession — and by the way, there’s an election two weeks after that too.”
Trump’s selection of a political unknown is a significant gamble at a criti cal moment when control of both chambers is at stake.
Polls conducted this month showed Rep. Ralph Norman, a member of the House Freedom Caucus, leading the entire field.
Fry, who is also running, is widely considered to be a contender, too, as is Mark Sanford, the former South Carolina governor and member of Congress whose political career was marred by a high-profile affair.
Annie Andrews, a pediatri cian, is the Democratic nomi nee for the seat in the solidly red state.
If no candidate receives a majority of votes on Aug. 11, a runoff would take place two
weeks later.
McMaster, who was the first statewide elected offi cial to endorse Trump in 2016, spent the night after he learned of Lindsey Graham’s death surrounded by his staff at the governor’s mansion. First, they got the word of his death out to Graham’s extended political network. Then they pivoted to conver sations about who should replace him.
By the morning, McMaster had made up his mind.
“The governor had come to the conclusion that Darline would be the perfect care taker,” said a person familiar with his thinking. “It so fit with the narrative of Lind sey Graham.”
The siblings had formed a particularly tight bond after losing both of their parents in a 15-month stretch when Graham was 22 years old and his sister was 13. Graham later became his sister’s legal guardian.
McMaster called the pres ident and suggested Darline Graham, discussing the close ness of her relationship with the late senator. The presi dent said he thought it was a great idea, the three people said.
Then the governor called Darline Graham, who agreed through tears to finish her brother’s term. There were no conversations about replacing him permanently, three people familiar with the conversation said.
At that moment, Trump and the White House staff appeared to still have Fry in mind for the primary elec tion.
But concerns were bubbling up about Fry’s candidacy — namely that he could create a critical vacancy in the House if he won the seat in the Senate. A special election wouldn’t occur before early 2027, leav ing Republicans with one less vote at the start of a new
Darline Graham met with the president in the Oval Office, flanked by Vice Pres ident JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the chief of staff, Susie Wiles, among others.
The morning meeting started with the country’s most powerful people shar ing stories about Lindsey Graham. Trump, who is not known to show emotion, appeared upset by the loss, two people said.
Then his aides handed him a list of names to succeed the late senator. It included Trey Gowdy, the former congress man and Fox News host who had already told multiple people he did not want the job, and Norman, who had endorsed Nikki Haley for president in 2024, and whom Trump quickly dismissed. It also included Fry, whom the president praised. Darline Graham was on the list.
She spoke up, two people
said, and asked the president what he thought about her running for the seat.
The idea had occurred to her earlier that week, after multiple people — from close friends to nationally known politicians — had reached out and encouraged her to start a formal bid, three people said.
Darline Graham, 62, is widely respected for her work helping people with disabilities find jobs, most recently as commissioner of a state agency for blind residents. Some close to Lindsey Graham felt her candidacy would best reflect his desires.
Trump appeared to be taken with the idea. He was also impressed by her compo sure, two people said. He told the room he hated some on the list, liked others on the list, but loved only one candi date, and that was Darline Graham, two people said.
He publicly endorsed her the next day.
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If it seems like it’s taking a long time for you to find a job, you’re probably right. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, it’s taking unemployed people longer to find a job than at any point in the last four years. An average job search is expected to last 11 weeks, and more than a quarter (26 percent) of workers have been searching for a job for more than 6 months. While the unemployment rate remains relatively low, employment experts agree that the job market has been difficult for those looking to enter it. The number of jobs being created has declined, so competition for new openings is becoming fierce. The larger number of job applicants provides a larger pool for employers to go through — and more competition among applicants. According to Caroline Castrillon, in an article she wrote for Forbes: “Some companies are adding approval steps or involving more stakeholders in the process, which can delay decisions even further,” she writes. “As employers become more deliberate about hiring, candidates may find themselves waiting weeks between conversations with little clarity about where they stand.” Slower economic growth also means companies are often less in a hurry to hire. They want to be prepared for when business does pick up, but it isn’t as if a delay in hiring will make a big difference. So hiring managers can often afford to take their time. According to a report by the consulting firm Career Agents, companies conduct an average of 20 interviews per hire, up from 14 per hire in 2021. So what does all this mean for a person who’s getting desperate to find a job? “While you can’t control labor market conditions, you can control how you approach your search,” Castrillon writes. “In a slower, more competitive market, a targeted strategy often produces better results than submitting as many applications as possible.”
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MOLEX LLC Lead continuous improvement projects/plans to reduce scrap, improve throughput, and improve company methods and systems. International travel required up to 10%; Domestic travel required up to 5%. Offered Wage: $120,370.00 per year. For a full list of benefits available, please visit [https://www.kochbenefits.com/index.html]. To apply, email resume to mlxjobs@kochind.com. Please include job number 191183 in the subject line.
Commercial Strategy & Operations Senior Associate
GOOGLE LLC Commercial Strategy & Operations Senior Associate (Req# 1525233); Chicago, IL; Google LLC; Define comprehensive business strategies by performing in-depth analysis of market trends and competitive landscapes to solve complex challenges and drive growth. Position reports to the Google Chicago, IL office & may allow for a hybrid schedule per Google policy. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $153,000 - $222,000 + 15% Bonus Target + equity + benefits determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Learn more about benefits at Google at careers.google.com/benefits. Apply online at https://goo.gle/4biYTWy
Product Trainer & Support Specialist
Elk Grove Village, ILApply online or by email
C&C NORTH AMERICA, INC. (COSENTINO NORTH AMERICA) has an opening in Elk Grove Village, Illinois for a Product Trainer & Support Specialist. Develop & lead product training presentations about fabrication, installation, use, & maintenance of Cosentino products. Support customer service & field personnel with technical expertise & knowledge of company products. Stay current on all industry changes & fabrication equipment. Offer specific training programs to help workers maintain or improve job skills. Assess training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, focus groups, or consultation with mgs, instructors, or customer reps. Monitor, evaluate, or record training activities or program effectiveness. Develop alternative training methods if expected improvements are not seen. Gather feedback from customers to improve products or services. Requires 2 years of exp developing & leading product training presentations on the fabrication, installation, use, & maintenance of stone manufacturing equipment & products. At least 1 year of experience must include exp with stone fabrication & use of stone fabrication machinery. Requires substantial travel - up to 85% of the time - to client & company sites across the Northwest & East Coast of the U.S. Pay ranges from $56,930/yr to $56,930/yr. We offer standard benefits offered to full-time employees (which include medical, life insurance, 401(k), disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, & paid vacation). Apply online by going to https://jobs.cosentino.com/ or by sending resumes & cover letters to Daissy Nepa at talentacquisition@cosentino.com.
Senior Specialist-IC Market Risk Oversight & Governance I
BANK O MONTREAL seeks a Senior Specialist-IC Market Risk Oversight & Governance I in Chicago, IL. Provide market risk oversight, monitoring & reporting for designated portfolio. Salary $138,632-247,000/yr. For benefits, visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards. Send resume to BMO.US@BMO.com & reference number: 1142065.
Data Analyst
Once the process begins, spend the time necessary to demonstrate that you have skills beyond what is required for the job. Learn to “tell your story” about what makes you a great employee. This means more than just the qualifications on your resume, but the soft skills that more and more employers are looking for — good communications, independence, creative thinking and management skills. When you do get that interview, make the most of it. Be prepared with examples of your work that highlight why you would be a good match. Think of things you can do above and beyond answering the questions you expect at a job interview. What can you prepare ahead of time to show that you’re committed to your career in general and this job in particular? Finally, be patient. Understand that hiring decisions are taking longer than they have in the past. Be persistent but professional. Don’t write jobs off just because you haven’t heard from them in a while. Don’t get angry when you’re asked for a third or fourth interview. That’s easier said than done for those who need to get back to work, but it’s important to understand that it’s now standard practice in
Specialist III-IC Data Sciences
BMO BANK N.A. seeks a Specialist III-IC Data Sciences in Chicago, IL. Mine & analyze large sets of structured & unstructured data to obtain insights. Salary $142,210- 165,600/yr. For benefits, visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards. Send resume to bmobankn.a@bmo.com & reference # 1616002.
EY Parthenon - Deals - Transaction Analytics
ERNST & YOUNG U.S. LLP EY Parthenon - Deals - Transaction Analytics (Manager) (Multiple Positions) (1722452), Ernst & Young U.S. LLP, Chicago, IL. Provide data analytics-driven solutions that enhance our client’s decision- making including buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence. Requires domestic travel up to 50% in order to serve client needs. Employer will accept any suitable combination of education, training, or experience. $142,860.00 per year. For complete job description, list of requirements, and to apply online, go to: ey.com/en_us/careers and click on "Careers - Job Search”, “See All", then “Experienced Professionals” (Job Number - 1722452).
TRADING OPERATIONS SPECIALIST
DRW HOLDINGS LLC has opening in Chicago, IL: Trading Operations Specialist (Job Code W102): Support operational and trader assistant functions for Agricultural and Energy trading desks. Telecommuting permitted up to 1 day / wk. REQ BS in Fin, Econ, Acct or rel quant field & 2 yrs exp. $150,000 to $160,000. EM apply@drw.com, Attn: M. CARTER. Must ref. Pos ID. EOE.
Human Resources Coordinator
Des Plaines, IL., Apply by Email
NOMIS ENTERPRISES, INC. - FT, comp salary, 2yre exp; Human Resources Coordinator, Des Plaines, IL. Remote position. Coordinate HR operations, onboarding, scheduling, personnel records, and employee communications for residential and commercial cleaning services company. Requires Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field, Romanian required. Send resume to: humanresourcesgirlfriday@gmail.com
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Ap Dev Sr Advsr
CIGNA-EVERNORTH SRVCS INC. Ap Dev Sr Advsr for Cigna-Evernorth Srvcs Inc. (Chicago, IL) dvlp & spprt call flow. Reqs MS in CS or rltd +3 yrs exp in Cnvrstnl AI Dvlpmt/IVR App Dvlpmt. Will acpt BS + 5yrs exp. Salary Range: $153,317-$203,600. Hybrid work sched. Apply at https://jobs.thecignagroup.com under req 26008876. https://jobs.thecignagroup.com/us/en/benefits
SPINS, LLC seeks Data Analyst in Chicago, IL: Content Development; Collaborative Development of Collateral & Brand Positioning Tools; Research & Data Creation; Primary Liaison with Internal Teams; & Social Media. Telecommuting permitted. 20% Domestic Travel required. Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision, Voluntary Benefits, Company-paid life insurance, Company contributions to HSA and 401(k), PTO, & Annual winter break. $96,928/yr. - $107,000/yr. Apply @ www.jobpostingtoday.com Ref#50961
Data Scientist Lead [Multiple Positions Available]
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. Drive & execute a comprehensive analytics strategy for a commercial bank lending portfolio, aligning data science initiatives with business objectives to enable effective portfolio monitoring & support growth initiatives. Sal. range: $135,874 - $200,000 per year. For reqs. & to apply, visit https://careers.jpmorgan.com & apply to job #: 210764689. EOE, AAE, M/F/D/V. JPMorgan Chase & Co. All rights reserved. www.jpmorganchase.com. We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and location. For those in eligible roles, discretionary incentive compensation which may be awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process. In addition, please visit: https://careers.jpmorgan.com/us/en/about-us.
many industries.
Plan for the Unexpected Those with a job should also take steps to prepare for the worst. Even if you have a high sense of job security, you should still put yourself in a good position should you unexpectedly lose your job. The length of unemployment varies widely by industry, but the Career Agents report found that those in the information sector, including tech, media, and other communications industries, had the longest unemployment at 6.6 months. What would you do if you didn’t get a paycheck for half a year? Next, continue maintaining your professional network, even when you aren’t looking for a job. Reach out to people to keep those connections fresh and learn more about what’s going on in your industry. You may not go as far as updating your resume, but if it’s been a while, it may be a good idea to at least look it over and think about what you’d need to do to have it ready quickly if needed.
Hardware Engineer
JUMP OPERATIONS, LLC seeks Hardware Engr. (Chicago, IL) to gather end-user reqs. & map bus. reqs. to hardware tech. specs. REQS: Bach. or foreign equiv. in Electrical Eng’g, Electronic Eng’g, Computer Sci. or rel. + 4 yrs. hardware exp or rel occ. Alt reqs MS degree, or forn equiv, in Electrical Eng’g, Electronic Eng’g, Computer Sci. or rel. + 2 yrs. hardware exp or rel occ. No telecommuting. ROP: $250k-$300k/yr. Email complete resume to: hrapply@jumptrading.com, reference HE-HFCHI. EOE. Benefits: www.jumptrading.com/us-benefits/.
Java Developer
Gaithersburg, MD, Apply by Email
COMPUTER PACKAGES, INC. Computer Packages Inc. - a global company specializing in Intellectual Property software is seeking Java Developers with at least three years practical experience. You will be responsible for design, development and management of Java-based applications. Knowledge of Jasper, SpringBoot and/or Angular a plus. Apart from experience with Java we’re seeking someone with solid database structure knowledge and analytical skills. CPI does offer internal and external training. B.S. in Computer Science or other technical major preferred. Recent or upcoming grads are encouraged to apply.
Starting salary: $70,000 - $90,000+ annually, commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits including tuition reimbursement, fully paid health insurance, 401k, relocation assistance and visa sponsorship. Please send resume to cpijobs@computerpackages.com
Model/Analysis/Validation Senior Analyst
Shaumburg, IL Apply Online
CITIBANK, N.A. Model/Analysis/Validation Senior Analyst for Citibank, N.A. (Schaumburg, IL) Design & implement machine learning models (XGBoost, LightGBM, Neural Networks) tailored for Citi Cards portfolios to improve credit decisions. A telecommut/hybrid work sched may be permitted w/in a commutble distance from the worksite, in accrdnce w/ Citi policies & protcls. REQS: Master’s dgr, or frgn equiv, in Infrmtn Technlgy & Mngmnt, Statstcs, Math, Data Sci or rltd fld & 3 yrs of exper as a Risk Polcy Senr Anlyst, Anlyst-Data Servs, Data Anlyst or rltd postn using quantitatv & anlytc skills to derv data pattrns, trnds, & insghts. Altrntvly, emplyr will accpt a Bachelor’s dgr in the stated flds & 5 yrs of prgrssvly respnsbl, post-bacca exper. 3 yrs of exper must incld: Data Anlysis to idntfy risks; Data Mining; Using Pythn & SQL for data-driven anlytics; Implmntatn of robust data qlty chcks & recncltn prcsses acrss large-scale datasets to ensure accrcy & consistncy; & Liaising w/ cross-functnl busnss partners incldng busnss, into prdctn dplymnt. Slry rng: $142,210 to $142,210/yr; 40 hrs/wk. Applcnts submit resumes at https://jobs.citi.com/. Pls rfrnc Job ID #26971143. Citi offerings may include discretionary incentive & retention awards for eligible employees. Citi also offers competitive benefits. See citibenefits.com. EO Employer.
Multiple Openings
Evanston, IL Apply online or by email
ZS ASSOCIATES, INC. has multiple openings for the following positions in Evanston, IL and various, unanticipated work locations in the US. Engineer Specialist -Architecture & Engineering EC to develop and deploy complex technology solutions that meet clients' objectives, with a strong emphasis on AI and ML. (ref. code 62233: $158000-$185000); Lead Experience Strategist/ Experience Strategy Lead (ref. code 62232: $154500-$180000) to design and deliver new services, products, and brand experiences that solve customer problems, increase brand value, and inspire people. Position may require up to 25% domestic travel. Lead Software Engineer- ZAIDYN Commercial - Platform Dev. (ref. code: 62231: $153317-$170000) to research, design, and develop computer and/or network software or specialized utility programs.
Related degree and/or experience and/or skills required for all positions. Benefits: ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member. For more details and to apply online, visit https://jobs.zs.com or contact ZS at careers@zs.com. Must input ref. code above.
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Job references are expected of everyone who applies for a job. But since they are provided by the applicant, it’s expected that a reference will say positive things about the person. So, apart from confirming your work history, does your choice of a reference make a difference? It can. A glowing reference by the right person can be a big check in your favor, and possibly the difference between you and another applicant. Here are some tips to help you get the references right in the hiring process. 1. Reach out to references first: Ask permission to use the person as a reference before you provide their name to a potential employer. It’s not only good etiquette, but it also lets the person know they may be contacted and gives them time to prepare for the questions. 2. Prepare your references: Give them a bit of information about what you’ve been up to since you last worked with them. Let them know about the job you’re interested in and why it would be a good fit for you. You may want to send along an updated resume just to remind them of your time together. 3. Choose the right people: Pick people who have a good understanding of your previous work. Here’s where you can go wrong: If you submit people who didn’t directly manage you, employers may wonder what you are hiding. That’s not to say you need to use a reference who won’t give you a good review, but do your best to include at least some people whom you reported to in a professional setting.
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Multiple positions at Charles Schwab & Company, Inc.
Multiple Positions
Chicago, IL Apply Online
Chicago, IL Apply Online
Chicago, IL Apply Online
CHARLES SCHWAB & COMPANY, INC. has the following positions in Chicago, IL.
Manager, Software Development & Engineering to Own the Test Automation planning, preparation, and execution. (ref. code(s) 2026-124188: $121389 - $187100)
Sr Manager, Risk Analytics/Modeling to Develop and maintain quantitative risk tools using various IT solutions including C#, Python, SQL, Continuous Integration software. (ref. code(s) 2026-124178: $138632 - $215000)).
Starting comp DOE. Ann. bonus & other earnings are not inc'l above. Benefits: 401(k) w/ match; employee stock plan; vacation, volunteering, sabbatical after 5 years service for eligible positions; parental leave and family building benefits; tuition reimbursement; health, dental, and vision insurance; hybrid/remote work schedule available for eligible positions (subject to internal policy).
Apply online at www.SchwabJobs.com & search by ref. code above.
Oak Brook, IL Apply by Email
ASPIRE SYSTEMS DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION, INC seeks: COMP SYS AN 1: Gather and analyze bus reqs with SMEs/stakeholders, defining bus objectives, leading technical solution design, architecture, system modeling, framework development and technical documentation. Provide technical leadership to dev teams, coordinate with stakeholders to review requirements/deliverables, conduct solution and code reviews, perform RCA and defect prevention, and establish coding standards and best practices to ensure scalable, optimized, and high-quality software delivery. $117,957/yr. COMP SYS AN 2: Resp for enabling engagements with customers and business users gathering new requirements developing design documents, making changes to existing products, developing new codes for new modules, demos and post implementation support. Client comm; req ana; design; dev programming, unit testing. $118,968/yr. COMP SYS AN 3: Understand Bus req and functional specifications, Collab with stakeholders to gather reqs and define project scope, Plan for enhancements & optimizations, Client coordination and communication, Design and customize database and application, Req analysis, Develop reusable software components, application development, Offshore coordination, Conduct testing, Release and deployment, Support and Maintenance, Build automation, Own development, testing, deployment, delivery & maintenance. $153,317/yr. SEN BUS AN: Elicitliciting, analyzing, documenting, and validating bus/sys requirements, maintaining the product backlog, documenting functional and non-functional requirements, and translating technical concepts for non- technical stakeholders. Evaluate the feasibility of new integrations and enhancements, perform risk analysis and mitigation, define business needs and solution constraints, support enterprise-level solution architecture, and analyze large datasets to deliver scalable, effective technical solutions aligned with bus objectives. $134,400/yr. REQS: Bach or MS deg in Comp Sci, Engg, IT, Mgmt, Bus Admin, Commerce, or related w/ 2-5 yrs exp in the field & exp w/ several prog langs, tools & comp skills. Health & Life Ins Ins, 401K, FSA/HSA, Emp Assist Progs, Prof Devmt, Leave benefits, Rewards/Recognition progs. Travel req’d. Em CVs to careers.us@Aspiresys.com.
Principal Consultant
Chicago, IL Apply by Email
Chicago, IL Apply by Email
Chicago, IL Apply by Email
Chicago, IL Apply by Email
Chicago, IL Apply by Email
Chicago, IL Apply by Email
IT SOFT USA, INC. DBA: ENGINEERING USA Principal Consultant for IT Soft USA, Inc. DBA: Engineering USA in Chicago, IL to lead projects to implement Infor M3 CE with add-ons. Lead the end-to-end implementation of Infor M3 Finance and Accounting modules, including leading business studies and analysis. Requires: Bachelor's Degree in industrial engineering or related field (or equivalent foreign education) + 5 yrs as a Principal Consultant or related occupation performing hands-on Infor M3 CE finance and administration (FAM) consulting. Travel: Up to 75%. May work at various U.S. locations. Reports to company Chicago HQ. May work from home office anywhere in the U.S. Submit resume to Katie Mazuc, Katie.Mazuc@indx.com. Salary: $201,006/yr. Ref #: 22221.5.2
Software Engineer
Project Delivery Specialist
HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATIO seeks Project Delivery Specialist (Chicago, IL) to review & investigate all production, systems, &/or dvlpmnt reqs to eval need & create biz delivery plan. REQS: Bach + 3 yrs exp. 100% telecommuting/working from home permitted from various and unanticipated locations throughout U.S. Pay: $66,706 - $136,100/yr. Benefits: https://careers.hcsc.com/totalrewards. Email resume to hrciapp@bcbsil.com, ref R0051068
Senior Data Scientist
Schaumburg, IL Apply by Email
PAYLOCITY CO P. seeks a Senior Data Scientist, position reports to Paylocity HQ in Schaumburg, Illinois. Applicants may work f/a home office anywhere in the U.S. Select features, build, and optimize models using machine learning techniques such as time series methods, regression, random forests, gradient boosting, and neural networks. Offered wage $142,210.00/yr. To apply, send resume to AskHR@Paylocity.com & incl. job #22219.12.7
Specialist III-IC Liquidity & Funding
BMO BANK N.A. seeks a Specialist III-IC Liquidity & Funding in Chicago, IL. Support development of liquidity & funding risk management strategy. Salary $138,632-165,600/yr. 4 days in office per week. For benefits, visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards. Send resume to bmobankn.a@bmo.com & reference # 1591996.
BMO BANK N.A. seeks a Specialist III-IC Marketing Research in Chicago, IL. Develop & execute market research plans & strategies. Salary $99,341-138,000/yr. Commutable distance to Chicago. 4 days in office per week. For benefits, visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards. Send resume to bmobankn.a@bmo.com & reference # 1615997.
Sr. Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Developer
Chicago, IL Apply by mail or email
ASHLING PARTNERS LLC (100% telecommuting/work from home); dvlp robotic automation project plans & estab critical governance & production support models for client-facing sys's; design functional architecture, formulating optimal strategies for robotic automation processes based on domain-specific req'mts; design & customize real-time dashboards to track utilization, queue volumes, & workforce efficiency; understand workflow-based logic & have ability to both understand current state of bus. process from workflow diagram & conceptualize future state of same in automated solution; lead RPA technl dvlpmt & planning activities; working closely w/ key client stakeholders & Ashling Partners leadership to define client’s strategy & work streams req'd to achieve it; collab w/ Bus. Analysts to analyze bus. req'mts, prioritize work streams, help design RPA strategic roadmap, conduct dvlpmt, perform sys's integration, testing & support dvlpmt’s move to production; provide technl direction on design considerations for security, performance, scalability, avail, maintainability, disaster recovery & uptime; provide leadership oversight into RPA delivery methodology to identify, eval & prioritize opp'tys to implement enhancements; represent dvlpmt in Ashling Partners’ Automation Ctrs of Excellence; provide thought leadership on emerging trends in Robotic Process Automation & intelligent Process Automation revolution; travel, infrequent (approx 10%) & unanticipated travel to client sites nationally. Req's Master's in Softw Eng’g, CS , Comp Eng’g, IT or or equv. +12 months' rel prof'l exp which must incl. dvlp robotic automation project plans & estab critical governance & production support models for client- facing sys's; design functional architecture, formulating optimal strategies for robotic automation processes based on domain-specific req'mts; design & customize real-time dashboards to track utilization, queue volumes, & workforce efficiency. Sal range $98k–135k. Send resume w/ code 1010 to: Robin Worthing Moon, Ashling Partners, LLC, 1 E Wacker Dr, Suite 3500, Chicago, IL 60601 or careers@ashlingpartners.com. No calls/faxes/agencies. EOE
Technology Risk and Controls [Multiple Positions Available]
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. This position requires up to 10% domestic travel. Provide guidance in creating risk-focused metrics across technology domains for managing interactive & App2App privileged accounts, internal & third-party system access, cloud data encryption services, & technology asset lifecycle management. Sal. range: $184,700 - $184,700 per year. For reqs. & to apply, visit https://careers.jpmorgan.com & apply to job #: 210768738. EOE, AAE, M/F/D/V. JPMorgan Chase & Co. All rights reserved. www.jpmorganchase.com. We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and location. For those in eligible roles, discretionary incentive compensation which may be awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process. In addition, please visit: https://careers.jpmorgan.com/us/en/about-us.
– Jeff Banowetz
– Jeff Banowetz
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Specialist III-IC Marketing Research
Associate
Chicago, IL Apply Online or by Email
FRAGOMEN, DEL REY, BERNSEN & LOEWY, LLP seeks Associate (Chicago, IL) to dvlp undrstndg of clnt base, sup. inds., & firm’s prac. areas/svcs. JD or LLM req’d; 3 yrs exp as attny req’d. U.S. state/DC bar memb. req’d. Exp. must incl.: Rsrchng cmplx tchncl immgrtn isss & frmtng sltns, incl cmpltn of apprpr docmnttn; Utlzng lgl prcdnts incl BALCA dcsns, USCIS Polcy Mmrm, & DOL Polcy Mmrm to addr spcfc clnt sttns or rqsts & dvlpng sltns; Prvdng mntrng, coachng, & prfrmnc mgmt fdbck for Asscts & spprt stff; Undrstndng Immgrtn lw rqrmnts frm a bus prspctv incl bllng gls, implmnttn of corp polcs, & HR rqrmnts; Drftng & rvwng cmplx lgl anlyss in rspns to gvrnmnt rqsts; Drftng & rvwng cmplx immgrtn ptitns incl O-1, TN, H-1B, L-1, EB-1 (a) (b) & (c) incl extrrdnry ablty, mltntl mgr, ntl intrst & otstndng rsrchr I- 140 ptitns, alng wth EB-2 & EB-3 PERM applctns. Slry rng: $142,000.00 - $178,000. Bnfts incl: 27 PTO dys and Fdrl hldys; Mdcl, Dntl, and Vsn plns and FSA & HSA Plns; 401K pln, wth cmpny mtchng. To apply, visit https://www.fragomen.com/careers & enter REQ-026876, or altrntvly, e-mail careers@fragomen.com.
Corporate Paralegal & Executive Assistant to the General Counsel
Northbrook, IL Apply Online
HILCO GLOAL PROESSIONAL SERVICES, LLC (Northbrook, IL) seeks Corporate Paralegal & Executive Assistant to the General Counsel to Draft, review, edit & negotiate agreements & contracts, including non-disclosure agreements & service agreements. REQS: Bachlr’s dgree or frgn eqvlnt in Paralegal Studies, Political Science or rltd fld + 10 yrs exp as a corporate paralegal or related occupation. Rate of Pay: $84,053/yr. Bnfts: Annual, fully discretionary bonuses; heath; dental; vision; life insrnce; short term disability; long term disability; voluntary critical illness & accident insrnce; medicare support; childcare; PTO; prfssional dvlpmnt reimbursement; & wellness program. To apply, visit https://hilcoglobal.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/ Hilco_Global_Careers/job/Northbrook-IL/Corporate- Paralegal---Executive-Assistant-to-the-General-Counsel_R- 100724.
Business Intelligence Manager
Park Ridge, IL Apply Online
KOCH MEAT CO., INC. D/B/A KOCH FOODS, INC. Business Intelligence Manager wanted by Koch Meat Co., Inc. d/b/a Koch Foods, Inc. in Park Ridge, IL to dvlp optimizing tools guiding strategical decisions & providing sply chain & sales efficiency through Sply Chain Analytics, trans., inventory & ops mgmt utilizing s/w rltd to optimization (Excel Solver, Power BI). Must have master’s deg or frgn equiv in data analytics, data science, sply chain mgmt, or rltd field & 12 mnths of exp in the job offered or a rltd occupation. Work exp must incl: exp w/ biz intel tools, incl Power BI, Tableau, & Excel; exp w/ sply chain in food & agriculture sector. Trvl up to 20% domestically to other facilities. Salary $140k-$170k. Apply at https://myjobs.adp.com/kochfoods/cx
Development Manager
REACTIVATE DEVCO, LLC Development Manager (Reactivate DevCo, LLC/Chicago, IL, mltpl openings) This pos is respsbl for dvlpng & mngng relationships w/ landowners, community stakeholders & regulatory agencies to facilitate proj approvals as well as mngng third-party consultants, attorneys, & vendors involved in the permitting & land acquisition processes. This pos reqs at a min, a Bachelor’s deg (or frgn deg equiv) in Biz, Environmental Science, Engg, Urban Planning, or rltd field & two (2) yrs of exp in the job offered, or rltd occupation. This pos also reqs exp w/ land use regulations, environmental permitting processes, & zoning laws; exp w/ evaluating land & utility distr ntwks for optimal siting of renewable projs; exp engaging w/ lcl governments, public officials, & community groups to understand clean energy proj priorities; & knowl of regulatory & policy changes that impact renewable energy projs. These experiences may have been gained through employment, internships, or fellowships. Pos is 100% work from home in any U.S. state. The salary for this pos is equal to $120,000 - $135,000/yr. Reactivate DevCo, LLC provides an outstanding benefits package effective day one of employment. In addition to mdl benefits, 401(k) options, pro dvlpmt opportunities & a competitive paid time off policy, we allow work flexibility to contribute to a valuable work-life balance. Interested ind should review the full job description & apply via https://www.reactivate.com/careers by searching “Development Manager.”
Operations Manager - Ground
Des Plaines, IL Apply Online
CEVA FREIGHT LLC in Des Plaines, IL seeks an Operations Manager - Ground to serve as a key leader in directing and managing the Company's inbound and outbound logistics operations, for Ground Domestic Teams. Will accept Bachelors in Supply Chain Management, Logistics Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field of study and 24 months’ experience in ground operations Leadership, P&L Management, Supply Chain Management, Customer Service, Contract Negotiation, Continuous Improvement, New Client on-boarding, independent contractor & Driver Relations. Offered Salary: $124,322.00. Apply at www.cevalogistics.com/careers. Must put req. 583377 on resume and cover
Project Leader/Principal
BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP, INC. Manage the design and development of long-term business strategies, including managing case team responsibilities; oversee business development, client relationships, project planning, and the preparation of outputs. Requires Master’s degree in business administration, management science, or a quantitative field related to a BCG client industry (willing to accept foreign education equivalent) and 3 years exp. as a management consultant, business analyst, or quantitative analyst which must include at least 1 year in management strategy. Will alternatively accept a Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management science, or a quantitative field related to a BCG client industry (willing to accept foreign education equivalent) and 5 years exp. as a management consultant, business analyst, or quantitative analyst which must include at least 1 year in management strategy. Partial telecommute benefit available. Domestic/international travel required (up to 80%) based on company/client need. Salary: $225,400 - $268,400. For benefits info, see: https://careers.bcg.com/employee-benefits. Submit resume to BCGPLP@bcg.com. Reference Position Number: PLCHI- F26. Mult. pos. avail.
The Vice President, Strategic Relationships
MOLSON COORS BEVERAGE COMPANY USA LLC The Vice President, Strategic Relationships (multiple positions open) at Molson Coors Beverage Company USA LLC in Chicago, IL will manage all relationships w/ outside Investment Banks, Private Equity Funds, Venture Capitalist Funds, Transaction Advisory teams & Strategic Partners to dvlp the inorganic growth strategy for, & on behalf, of our co. Telecommuting is avlble up to 2 days/wk. 15-25% domestic & int'l travel to other Molson Coors locs. Salary: $221,312 - $296,800/yr. Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental, Life Insurance, PTO, Retirement Plan, Disability, 401K. Reqs a Bachelor's deg in Economics, Finance, or a rltd field & 7 yrs of prof'l bus. leadership exp at a global organization. Employer will also accept 9 yrs of prof'l bus. leadership exp at a global organization. Send resume to leslie.ward@molsoncoors.com & ref job code 2438.
Vice President of Operations and Sales
Berwyn, IL Apply by Email
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You may think that eating lunch by yourself at your desk is a way to save time and be more productive. But most research says that not only are you typically less productive if you do so (we all need a break to clear our heads), but it’s also bad for your overall health. Lose- lose. The good news is that it’s an easy thing to change: make a point to eat lunch with another person every day. The bad news is that fewer people are doing that. According to the 2025 World Happiness Report published by Oxford University, a quarter of Americans aged 18-24 ate all three meals alone the previous day, double the percentage two decades ago. It turns out that spending so much time alone isn’t good for your mental health. Flipping through social media on your phone doesn’t provide that human connection you need to be happy. According to the Happiness Report, how often you eat with others is as accurate a predictor of happiness as your income or whether you have a job. But eating alone at your desk isn’t just bad for your own mental health. It’s also a negative for office morale and building solid relationships at work. Companies where people tend to isolate themselves often fail to develop a culture that attracts and retains employees. Managers who see employees eating at their desks should work to create opportunities for employees to spend lunch together. This could mean organizing group lunches, providing an inviting space to eat or encouraging employees to take others from different departments to lunch. According to one Harvard study, happy employees are 10 percent more productive than unhappy ones, so creating an atmosphere where people are building relationships is smart business. While some people may be wary about chatting up a new acquaintance, that anxiety is misplaced. According to a University of Chicago study, even awkward small talk about strangers tended to increase a person’s overall happiness. Merely interacting with other people can do wonders toward improving your mental health. So put the phones down. Ask a coworker or two to join you in the break room or sandwich shop. Invite a client to a restaurant. Spend your lunch break with other people, and you will find that work becomes a much better experience.
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GREEN LINE LOGISTICS, INC. Markham, IL: Fleet Manager needed to manage & oversee daily fleet ops, incl dispatch coord, vehicle utilization, and delivery scheduling. Develop & implement transport strategies to ensure efficient movement of goods & optimal fleet performance. Monitor & analyze fleet performance metrics, incl fuel usage, route efficiency, maint costs, & delivery timelines. Salary $132,933.00/yr. FT. Min. Req.: Bach’s deg in Logistics, Transportation, Business Admin, or related field or a U.S. Bach’s Academic Equiv of a foreign deg in the field & 1 y/exp or 3 yrs of exp. EOE. Mail resume to Green Line Logistics Inc. Attn: Alina Predolyak, CAO. 2202 W. 166 Street Markham, IL 60428.
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worried that they don’t have enough saved for retirement, the trend of older adults working longer will likely continue.” The survey was conducted among adults aged 50 and older. Among those surveyed, 41 percent of those who continue working or are looking for work say they do so to afford everyday living costs. The survey also found: • About a quarter (24 percent) of older workers are concerned about losing their jobs in the next year. • Two-thirds (67 percent) of older workers think it would be difficult to find a new job • Older workers believe age discrimination plays a part in their inability to find work, with 35 percent of respondents believing it’s the largest barrier to finding a job.
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When Bears training camp begins Tuesday, jobs will be up for grabs. Well, a few of them anyway.
A few years ago, when the Bears were in the midst of a roster overhaul, it felt like there were position battles all over the place. Now? Not so much.
This is a Bears team that fell an overtime loss shy of the NFC championship game. At many positions, returning starters have earned the benefit of the doubt.
Chicago is alive and well.
In every sense that matters, this weekend was a resounding success for both the WNBA and the city. The league predicted a sellout for Saturday’s All-Star Game at the United Center, mean ing more than 20,000 flocked downtown for the event. The city is now home to three women’s sports bars — Whiskey Girl Tavern, Babe’s Sports Bar and Level Sporting Club — that spent the week throwing elaborate parties sponsored by league part
Bears offensive tackle Braxton Jones stretches during organized
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Chicago isn’t new to this. The city hosted the All-Star Game in 2022. But four years ago, the WNBA was still in the early stages of a massive popularity boom — and everything was different. Parties and corporate activa tions were still scarce. The game was held at Wintrust Arena to accommodate smaller crowds. Players such as Kahleah Copper joked during media day that it was easier to catch some time to relax or spend an afternoon cruising
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Lake Michigan on a boat back in those days.
Now the pendulum has swung considerably in the opposite direction. Players spent All-Star weekend bustling between commitments. Fans were forced to choose between a lengthy list of parties, panels and pop-ups scat tered across the West and South sides of the city. Celebrities from Barack Obama to Dwyane Wade to Jayson Tatum made appear ances at Friday’s events.
But throughout a weekend
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In manager-speak, the term “flush it” often follows a particu larly tough loss.
Baseball is an almost-daily affair, and it’s best to look ahead than wallow in the past.
White Sox manager Will Venable typically follows that script, but Saturday afternoon he admitted the 9-5 loss to the Houston Astros on Friday was “harder to shake” than most.” The Sox held a 5-0 lead before Davis Martin imploded in the sixth, and Bryan Hudson added fuel to the fire in an eight-run inning that turned the game upside-down.
meant for celebration in Chicago, one absence was undeniable — and inexcusable: the Sky.
The Sky did not have a single player represented in any official WNBA event this weekend. They could not even host an event in their own training facility, which will not open in 2026 after a year long delay in construction.
Per a source, the Sky did turn down a league offer for specific player participation in Friday’s
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he eventually concluded “we had the right guys” in the right spots. There were no errors or glaring misplays to point to — it was just a very bad inning.
“As someone that kind of likes to look for a reason why things don’t go well, (Friday) night there wasn’t anything that really stood out,” he said. “So a little harder to turn the page.”
The Sox returned Saturday with their most consistent starter on the mound in Sean Burke and a chance to even the series. They were still in first place in the American League Central, still one of the best stories in baseball and still playing well overall.
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By Brad Biggs CHICAGO TRIBUNE
After appearing in only three regular-sea son games last season and then missing nearly all of the team’s offseason program, Chicago Bears nickel cornerback Kyler Gordon was placed on the physically unable to perform list Saturday.
Rookies, quarterbacks and players work ing through injuries reported to Halas Hall for the opening of training camp, and Gordon’s inclusion on the PUP list is more disappointing than it is surprising for the club.
Offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo, defensive end Shemar Turner, linebacker Noah Sewell and linebacker Keyshaun Elliott also were placed on the active/PUP list with Gordon. Players on the list can be restored to the active 90-man roster once they pass a phys ical. So in theory, Gordon could be ready to go before the first practice Wednesday (veter ans report for camp Tuesday), but clearly this is a situation that general manager Ryan Poles and coach Ben Johnson will need to address.
The Bears also announced that linebacker T.J. Edwards is on the active/non-foot ball injury list. He suffered a fractured left fibula in the wild-card playoff victory over the Green Bay Packers. Edwards was able to make it back on the practice field before the end of the offseason program, so it’s not considered a serious situation.
If there was positive news with the release, it’s that defensive end Dayo Odey ingbo, who suffered a torn Achilles tendon midway through last season, is cleared and ready to go. The Bears signed him to a three- year, $48 million contract in free agency a year ago, and he had one sack, four quarter back hits and 21 tackles in eight games. The team has expressed confidence in both Odey ingbo and Turner helping a pass rush that has been a topic of the offseason.
Trapilo suffered a ruptured patellar tendon in the wild-card round of the playoffs. The Bears have said if he’s able to return this season, it will be late in the year. Turner is recovering from a torn ACL suffered in Week 8. Elliott, the rookie fifth-round pick from Arizona State, is dealing with a back injury.
The Gordon situation has to be irksome for Poles, who signed him to the largest contract for a nickel cornerback 15 months ago, and a coaching staff that has really yet to see him healthy. Hamstring, calf and groin injuries sidelined Gordon last season and forced him into two stints on injured reserve. He was back for the postseason and provided
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one-year contract and spent considerable time with the first-team offense this spring.
Last season Jones started the first four games, after returning from ankle surgery late in the 2024 season, before Johnson made a switch.
Perhaps a healthy Kiran Amegadjie can push Jones, or potentially veteran addition Jedrick Wills Jr. Amegadjie spent time this spring at left tackle with the second-team offense while sometimes getting reps with the starters.
Third-year pro Theo Benedet worked at both right and left tackle but not with the starters. Benedet started seven games at left tackle last season but was replaced midsea- son by second-round draft pick Ozzy Trapilo. Trapilo is expected to miss much of this season because of a knee injury suffered in the playoffs.
Jones said this spring he feels a lot closer to the player he was in 2024 before the ankle injury.
“A big piece of it is simply feeling right from the lower half and from the injuries,” Jones said. “Last year I was still in a good place, but I just didn’t trust it.”
Amegadjie missed most of last season with an elbow injury, but he was healthy for the spring. The Bears remain intrigued by the 2024 third-round pick, who has started just one game, but it might be tough for him to beat out a more seasoned vet in Jones, who has 44 starts under his belt.
Wills, a former Cleveland Browns first- round pick, is a wild card. He was out of the league last season rehabbing a knee injury.
Even if Jones looks like the front-runner, left tackle remains one of the biggest question marks on the roster.
Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III are expected to take on the brunt of the work. The question here is who will be the third receiver in three-receiver packages.
Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon reacts as he is announced before the start of the NFC wild- card game against the Packers on Jan. 10 at Soldier Field. CHRIS SWEDA/CHICAGO TRIBUNE
a glimpse of what he can do when available. He had two pass breakups in the win over the Packers and recorded seven tackles and a sack in the loss to the Los Angeles Rams.
Sources said Gordon was not present for the beginning of the voluntary offseason program and then, shortly after arriving, he was unavailable again because of a soft-tis sue injury. When he’ll be cleared for activity and how much patience the coaching staff will have are both questions that need to be explored.
Gordon’s $10 million base salary for this season is fully guaranteed, but it’s a critical time for the 2022 second-round pick. He’s owed $10 million in 2027 and another $10 million in 2028, but the guarantees in his contract are up at the end of this year. The Bears aren’t thinking about future payments now, though. They need to find a way to get Gordon on the field and keep him there.
If there’s additional good news, veteran Cam Lewis, signed to a two-year contract in free agency, did not land on PUP. He was injured during the offseason program and missed a good chunk of OTAs and minicamp
like the likely answer here. But last year’s undrafted surprise Jahdae Walker and this year’s third-round pick Zavion Thomas could push for playing time. The Bears wouldn’t have drafted Thomas as high as they did if they weren’t going to use him. They’ve also invested time into Walker, who made several big plays in key moments last season.
If Thomas can grasp the playbook and earn the trust of his coaches, Johnson will get him the ball.
“When he has the ball in his hands, when he’s doing the right thing, he’s pretty special,” quarterback Caleb Williams said this spring.
Walker has a good rapport with Williams and has become one of the quarterback’s favorite teammates. Can that translate into more production in 2026? Walker had only six catches last season, but two were late-season touchdowns.
Raymond played some of his best football when Johnson was his offensive coordina- tor in Detroit. Over five years with the Lions, Raymond averaged 34.2 receptions and 437 yards per season.
The veteran is likely the front-runner, but could the young guys challenge him?
It’s a contract year for 2023 second-round pick Tyrique Stevenson. There never has been more pressure on the 26-year-old to perform. That could be a good thing for the Bears.
Jaylon Johnson will start at one outside cornerback spot. If healthy, Kyler Gordon will start inside at nickel. Stevenson is the leading candidate for the other outside corner spot, but he’ll have to earn it.
The Bears favored Nahshon Wright — who since signed with the New York Jets — over Stevenson when the secondary was fully healthy late in the 2025 season. Stevenson played sparingly in late December and the playoffs.
There will be no lack of competition. Perhaps most notable is the return of fellow 2023 draft pick Terell Smith, who missed all of last season with a knee injury, and the addi- tion of fourth-round pick Malik Muhammad.
and he will likely be in the mix at the nickel spot if Gordon is missing for an extended period.
Nickel cornerbacks coach Cannon Matthews said in May that it would be all hands on deck for the Bears, who had to sign C.J. Gardner-Johnson off the street to steady the position last season.
“Kyler, Cam, Malik (Muhammad), Josh (Blackwell),” Matthews said during the offseason program. “I know this may sound funny but literally I think it’s one of those positions where anybody in the DB room you can see in that position. And so to start off, I don’t know if we have a number per se but I would say that there is not going to be — if you go over the whole camp once we get to training camp — there might be seven, eight guys at that position at some point.”
What the Bears really want to do is see Gordon at the position where he has played very well when healthy. To reiterate, active/ PUP rules allow him to be cleared at any time. But his lack of availability throughout the spring has chipped away at optimism, and opening camp on PUP is suboptimal.
Wright earned a starting role last year by being a “ball guy.” Players who create turn- overs will see the field in Harris’ secondary.
Stevenson has seven interceptions and five forced fumbles in 45 career games. He had three of those (one interception and two forced fumbles) in 13 games last season.
Smith injured his knee in the preseason last year but should be back in the mix. He appeared in 26 games with six starts in his first two seasons. He has one career interception and one forced fumble.
Muhammad, with his positional versatil- ity, figures to be a valuable backup as a rookie. Can he be more?
Don’t underestimate how much the Bears valued kick returns when they selected Thomas in the third round. Rule changes have made kickoffs a meaningful play again. Teams will do anything to give their offenses better field position, and the expectation is even more kickoffs will be returned this year.
Thomas averaged 27.2 yards per kick- off return over four years of SEC football at Mississippi State and LSU. If he can protect the ball, he could find a niche for himself as a returner.
The biggest hurdle is the veteran Raymond. He is an experienced returner, although in recent years his focus has been punts. Still, he averaged 26.8 yards on six kickoff returns last season, albeit a small sample size.
Raymond is a two-time All-Pro as a punt returner. He almost certainly will win that job. But kickoffs look like they’re up for grabs.
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Center drew a lot of attention this spring, but the veteran Garrett Bradbury saw all of the first-team reps in practices that were open to the media. Rookie Logan Jones is the long- term plan, but it feels as if this job belongs solidly to Bradbury for the time being.
At safety, first-round pick Dillon Thiene- man mostly worked with the second-team defense in the spring. It’s a time-honored tradition that rookies have to earn their spots.
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a young team full of players who haven’t gone through a major-league pennant race before, a rotation that has only one dominant starter of late in Burke and two run-pro- ducers in Munetaka Murakami and Colson Montgomery who’ve been struggling in July.
Fangraphs’ playoff projection Satur- day morning gave the Sox the third-best chance to win the AL Central, even as they were 1½ games ahead of the Cleve- land Guardians and 5 games ahead of the Detroit Tigers. After the Tigers loss to the Kansas City Royals, it was the Guardians on top with a 41.4% chance, the Sox second at 25.7% and the Tigers third at 21.1%.
General manager Chris Getz probably won’t be taking Fangraphs’ projections into consideration when he decides what direction he wants to take at the trading deadline. All indications are he’s going to make additions, but there is a school of thought that Getz will avoid dealing any top prospects such as Caleb Bonemer, Billy Carlson or Hagen Smith for a quick fix in the rotation or bullpen, taking a big-picture approach instead.
It was only two years ago at this point of the season that the Sox were on their way to being the worst team in baseball history with a manager waiting to be fired in Pedro Grifol. After building a contender in less than two years, does it make sense to go all-in at the trade deadline and potentially lose some of your top prospects for a a long- shot bid for a long October run?
Getz might even be better off seeing what he can get for relievers Sean Newcomb and Jordan Hicks. When he signed Newcomb and acquired Hicks, the thought was both would likely be available at the trade deadline if they were succeeding and the Sox were well back in the standings, as expected.
No one could’ve predicted the Sox would be in first place in late July or that the bull- pen would be their biggest strength. Every- one will be looking for leverage guys in the next nine days, and both Newcomb and Hicks have pitched well enough of late to be valuable chips.
There’s an obvious downside, of course, if the Sox bullpen couldn’t pick up the slack after losing one or both veteran relievers and the team fell out of contention. Getz would be vilified by some, and it could spoil all the goodwill he has built up this season — he’s seen as a front-runner for MLB Executive of the Year.
Losing a game that was seemingly in the bag — like Friday night — was tough on Venable but no doubt gut-wrenching for Getz as well. He’s facing pressure at the deadline for the first time as GM after being a seller in 2024 and ’25. Does he get a frontline starter to add to Burke and Davis Martin, a catcher to fill the void of the injured Kyle Teel, another outfielder or a right-handed-hitting DH?
When I asked Getz in spring training if Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf would shell out at the deadline, he replied: “Oh, I don’t doubt that. Let’s put ourselves in that posi- tion first.”
The Sox are in that position now, so let’s see whether Reinsdorf will make his GM look prescient. History tells us the Sox have seldom made a huge splash at the deadline, except when they’re dumping players, such as the infamous White Flag Trade of 1997.
Perhaps owner-in-waiting Justin Ishbia can convince the chairman that a special season deserve special treatment.
After Sunday’s finale with the Astros, the Sox have seven games leading into the deadline — four with the New York Yankees at home and three on the road at Tampa Bay. Those are the two best teams in the American League and a potential postsea- son preview.
They’ll definitely need more offense out of Murakami and Montgomery, their two biggest stars. Entering Saturday, Murakami was hitting .176 with no home runs and 1 RBI in his 10 games after returning from a hamstring injury before the All-Star break. Montgomery was hitting .203 in July with three home runs and a .621 OPS in 16 games. As a whole, the Sox were hitting .225 with 13 home runs in July after hitting .255 with 38 homers in June, when Murakami was on the IL.
Whomever the Sox target, you can expect them to have the personality to fit seamlessly into the clubhouse culture, where no one is above anyone else.
The secret to their success has been their ability to put their egos aside for the good of the group. Many of them played together in the minors, and they’ve gelled under Venable when most figured they’d lose 90-100 games again.
It has been a lot of fun to watch, but as the games grow in importance, Venable’s decision-making also will be scrutinized more closely. He said Saturday that he manages no differently now than he did in March.
Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya, left, and reliever Gavin Hollowell celebrate after a 3-2 win over the Pirates in 10 innings Friday in Pittsburgh. JOE SARGENT/GETTY
New changeup, opportunity fueling Hollowell’s success
By Meghan Montemurro CHICAGO TRIBUNE
By Meghan Montemurro CHICAGO TRIBUNE
PITTSBURGH — The up-and- down life between Triple A and the majors was all right-hander Gavin Hollowell knew the previous four years as a not-yet-established reliever.
Hollowell entered the season with 40 career big-league appear ances, most of them (26) coming during the 2023 season in the Colorado Rockies organization. The bullpen injuries the Cubs have endured this year are creat ing opportunities for relievers such as Hollowell, who is getting an extended opportunity to show what he can do against major- league hitters. A chance to be more than a depth piece.
“I mean, I don’t feel any differ ent out there,” Hollowell told the Tribune. “I’m not reinventing the wheel just yet. Just going out there and pitching and knowing that my defense behind me is unbelievable, and if I could just be in zone and let them do their job, the strikeouts will come and then outs will come from those guys too.”
Hollowell earned this first save with the Cubs in Friday’s 3-2 win in 10 innings. Through 12 appearances, he owns a 2.08 ERA and hasn’t allowed an earned run in his last 8 2/3 innings, striking out 10, walking three and allowing just three hits in that span.
“He’s really taken that and kind of run with it, and he’s got some confi dence from that,” manager Craig Counsell said. “He’s improved. His strike throwing has been a key to this stretch here. He’s just throwing more strikes. The stuff has always worked.”
Hollowell’s delivery gives hitters a unique look.
His arm angle, at 10 degrees, is one of the lowest slots among right-
ASTROS 9, WHITE SOX 5 LATE FRIDAY Bottom drops out as Sox allow 8 runs in 6th inning
By LaMond Pope CHICAGO TRIBUNE
White Sox starter Davis Martin picked up a baseball that had rolled near the mound and tossed it to second base.
Chase Meidroth stepped on the bag and threw to first for what was momentarily ruled a double play in the top of the sixth inning of Friday’s game against the Houston Astros.
“(Manager) Will (Venable) was in the dugout, and was like, ‘Finish the play,’ so we just did it,” Martin said. “Obviously we were like, ‘How lucky can we be tonight?’ But I knew it was probably a hit by pitch.”
The Astros challenged the ruling, and a review revealed that batter Isaac Paredes was hit by a pitch. Instead of two outs and none on, the Astros had runners on first and second with no outs.
The inning snowballed from there, with the Sox allowing eight runs on the way to suffering a 9-5 loss in front of 28,657 at Rate Field.
The Sox entered the sixth leading 5-0. They exited the inning trailing by three runs.
“Just couldn’t get any outs,” Venable said. “They did a good job putting the ball in play. … A good lineup and just beat us in every single way that inning.”
handers in the majors this season with only eight pitchers (minimum of 100 pitches thrown) at a lower degree. Pitching coach Tommy Hottovy calls Hollowell’s delivery funky, noting the good extension he gets with his 6-foot-7 frame.
“It’s just a unique approach so as long as he’s over the plate, he’s going to be really good,” Hottovy told the Tribune. “And when I say over the plate, you see a low-slot guy you think more east-west, but in reality, it’s more north-south for him. Getting his fastball to the top, his changeup and sinker down and then just strik ing the sweeper. If he does those things, he’s really difficult.”
Hollowell laughs at mention of his unique mechanics. But the 28-year-old found something some thing that works for him.
“Everyone out there just says I’m a little different, and, I mean, they’re right, but watching video and stuff, I don’t realize that I’m all the way down there, and it feels normal because I used to throw over the top,” Hollowell said of his arm slot. “Throughout the years, it kind of dropped a little bit, and now I’m finding consistency where I’m at and feel pretty good doing it.”
The addition of a changeup to what had been a three-pitch mix has been a game-changer for Hollowell.
He dabbled throwing a chan geup in 2022 with the Rockies, but it wasn’t an effective pitch so he quickly scrapped it. Over the years, Hollowell had been told by people who specialize in pitch develop ment that if he could add an effec tive changeup to his repertoire he would have a lot of success.
“So for the longest time, I’m like, ‘I’m trying to throw this thing. I can’t figure it out,’” Hollowell recalled.
Then in spring training this year, Hollowell again messed around with different changeup grips while incorporating mental cues
White Sox manager Will Venable, right, makes a pitching change during the Astros’ eight-run sixth inning Friday at Rate Field. JAYDEN MACK/GETTY
cutting the Sox lead to 5-4.
Hudson struck out Lucas Spence, but Cam Smith gave the Astros a 6-5 lead with a two-run home run.
The Astros loaded the bases again later in the inning. Altuve collected an RBI with an infield hit against Seranthony Domínguez. Wade then drew a bases-loaded walk, stretch ing their lead to 8-5.
from previous coaches, and some thing clicked with a circle-change grip. The pitch movement from his arm angle gives the illusion of his changeup dropping off a table to left-handers.
Hollowell doesn’t throw the pitch too often, only to lefties, but only two of the 19 he has thrown have been put in play; none have resulted in a hit. Two of his strikeouts this season have come off his changeup.
“Being a former low-slot guy, I feel like the changeup is the pitch that eludes you the most because of how just different grips play off of different arm angles, plus how he releases it,” Hottovy said. “So it was definitely a pitch that he had to kind of like fiddle with for a while and then it just kind of clicked.”
The Cubs are hoping to continue to get healthy in the bullpen in the coming weeks.
The return of closer Daniel Palencia, in particular, would be a huge boost. Palencia is rehabbing at the team’s complex in Arizona and was scheduled to throw a bullpen Saturday. If he continues trending in the right direction, Palencia is on track for a mid-August return. Left-hander Hoby Milner (appen dectomy) will throw live batting practice Sunday at High A South Bend, then go on a rehab assign ment, setting up the veteran to be back in early August.
Hollowell or even right-hander Tyler Ferguson might see their roles shift as the Cubs get healthy or add a reliever or two before the Aug. 3 trade deadline, but it’s valu able experience the organization believes will continue to pay off.
“You’re just trying to figure out the best way to navigate 27 outs, and it’s kind of how we’ve treated it this year,” Counsell said. “They’ve responded to it super well, and credit to the guys down there for doing it.”
my part, which kind of leads to the bigger inning. And I know (Hudson is) going to say the same thing and (Domínguez is) going to say the same thing. We needed to all stop the bleeding somehow. But it’s base ball, sometimes baseball happens.
Cubs flash leather to back Boyd in win
PITTSBURGH — Any given night someone on the Cubs seems to step up defensively.
Friday night was Ian Happ’s and Nico Hoerner’s turn.
They each delivered a key defen sive sequence that helped left- hander Matthew Boyd and the Cubs hold off the Pittsburgh Pirates for a 3-2 win in 10 innings at PNC Park.
Pete Crow-Armstrong’s solo home run — his 22nd — tied the game in the sixth inning, and their two runs in the top of the 10th held up thanks to Dansby Swan son’s RBI single and Seiya Suzuki’s bases-loaded walk. Boyd limited the Pirates to one run on seven hits in seven innings.
“Both plays the difference in the game, and that’s something we have the ability to do, and it showed up in the biggest moments tonight,” manager Craig Counsell said. “Two guys made incredible plays.”
Without Hoerner’s dazzling play in the third inning the Pirates either would have scored a run to take the lead or put Boyd in a bases-loaded situation and their best hitter, Bryan Reynolds, at the plate. Hoerner’s diving stop on Nick Gonzales’ ball up the middle prevented it from getting to the outfield. Hoerner quickly gathered himself and threw behind Henry Davis after he rounded third base to nab him for the final out of the inning.
Hoerner didn’t think he was going to get to the ball off the bat.
“I figured they’d be rounding hard, so got up and threw to third right away,” Hoerner said. “I think they were just straight up sending him home, so nice play by (Alex Bregman) too. I gave him a bit of a short hop, and he got the out.”
Davis was on the receiving end again of a stellar defensive sequence for the Cubs (58-45).
Happ easily threw out Davis at home when the Pirates catcher attempted tag up to score on Gonza les’ fly ball to left field. Happ had plenty of time to get under the ball and deliver an on-target throw for an inning-ending double play to keep the game tied. The four-time Gold Glove winner’s fourth outfield assist of the season leads National
Cubs catcher Carson Kelly tags out the Pirates’ Henry Davis, who was attempting to score on a flyout in the seventh inning Friday in Pittsburgh. GENE J. PUSKAR/AP
career-high three hits in the defeat. Despite the loss, the first-place Sox (54-48) remained 1½ games ahead of Cleveland (54-51) in the Ameri can League Central. The Guardians lost 11-3 to the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday.
League left fielders.
“It was a big enough spot there with it being the go-ahead run that you can just let that thing eat,” Happ said. “So, I wasn’t worried about the cutoff man in that situation. Good one-hop throw to Carson (Kelly), made a great tag. … That was just a great example of what we’re capa ble of on the defensive side of the ball, and there’s a couple really big plays that save runs there, but just the consistency of the boring plays.”
Boyd was fired up watching Happ’s dart play out from behind the plate as he backed up the throw.
“It’s amazing, I haven’t played in front of a defense this good ever,” Boyd said. “I mean, it’s really special when you see the guys flying around and doing stuff like that. They never take a pitch off. They go hard, and then at the same time, the base ball IQ is through the roof. I mean, Nico didn’t even hesitate throw ing to third base right there, just anticipated the play being there. It’s something that’s really cool to watch, especially when you have guys all over the field doing it.”
Boyd’s continued strong perfor mance since coming off the injured list has been exactly what the Cubs have needed in a rotation that, health wise, is trending in the right direction. In six starts since his return June 25, Boyd owns a 2.31 ERA and has pitched into the seventh in two of his last three outings.
He was at his best escaping a jam in the fifth after the first four Pirates reached to open the inning on two walks and two singles. Despite one run across to put the hosts ahead, Boyd got out of the bases loaded and nobody out behind two flyouts and getting Reynolds looking to end the frame.
How well Boyd has been pitching in the last month is exactly what the Cubs need from the veteran over the final two months and into the post season. The Cubs have won all six of his starts off the IL.
“That’s the type of pitcher he is, he’s got a lot of experience, and that was a really telling situation right there,” Happ said. “We know we can rely on him. He worked really hard to get back quick from the knee, and he’s been fantastic, and he’s going to continue to be that way.”
three-run first inning. Astros pitch ers plunked four Sox batters in the game.
Meidroth had an RBI double during a two-run fifth inning against reliever Kai-Wei Teng, extending the Sox lead to 5-0. That would be it for the offense, which finished 2-for-16 with runners in scoring position.
“We did have opportunities there,” Venable said. “Just weren’t able to capitalize. Today five runs wasn’t enough. We had to figure out a way to score a few more.”
The lead disappeared in the sixth when the Astros sent 14 batters to the plate during the eight-run frame. It was the most runs the Sox have allowed in an inning this year.
Martin allowed four runs on six hits with three strikeouts and no walks in five-plus innings. Hudson, who has been one of the top reliev ers this season for the Sox, allowed four runs on three hits with one strikeout and one walk in two-thirds of an inning while suffering the loss.
“It’s baseball, baseball happened,” Martin said. “It sucks. The process was really good. I’m really happy with the stuff, with getting out of jams, with (Jeremy) Peña at the plate (in the fifth inning). Getting out of a jam with (Yordan) Álvarez at the plate (in the third), both really really good hitters.
AMERICAN LEAGUE
AMERICAN LEAGUE
W
L
Pct
GB
WCGB
L10
Str
Home
Away
Tampa Bay
61
43
.587
—
—
5-5
W-2
37-15
24-28
New York
59
45
.567
2
+6
7-3
W-3
26-23
33-22
Boston
53
50
.515
7 1/2
+ 1/2
8-2
L-1
24-29
29-21
Baltimore
51
54
.486
101/2
21/2
7-3
W-1
29-26
22-28
Toronto
48
57
.457
13 1/2
5 1/2
3-7
W-1
26-30
22-27
CENTRAL DIVISION
CENTRAL DIVISION
W
L
Pct
GB
WCGB
L10
Str
Home
Away
Chicago
54
49
.524
—
—
6-4
L-2
31-19
23-30
Cleveland
54
52
.509
11/2
—
4-6
L-4
27-26
27-26
Minnesota
52
54
.491
3 1/2
2
5-5
W-1
27-26
25-28
Detroit
50
55
.476
5
3 1/2
6-4
L-1
29-24
21-31
Kansas City
44
62
.415
111/2
10
6-4
W-1
26-27
18-35
WEST DIVISION
WEST DIVISION
W
L
Pct
GB
WCGB
L10
Str
Home
Away
Texas
53
51
.510
—
—
5-5
W-2
27-24
26-27
Houston
52
54
.491
2
2
6-4
W-5
26-27
26-27
Seattle
51
54
.486
2 1/2
21/2
4-6
L-4
30-23
21-31
Athletics
44
60
.423
9
9 1/2
3-7
L-1
20-30
24-30
Los Angeles
41
64
.390
121/2
12 1/2
3-7
L-3
24-28
17-36
Nationals 5, Diamondbacks 3
Arizona
AB R H BI BB SO
Avg
Carroll rf
3 1 0 0 0 2 .250
Perdomo ss
3 0 0 0 0 0 .232
Moreno dh
4 0 1 2 0 0
.311
Marte 2b
4 0 0 0 0 0 .255
Vargas 1b
4 0 1 0 0 0
.270
Arenado 3b
3 0 0 0 1 0 .246
Tawa cf
3 1 2 0 0 0
.241
McCann c
3 0 1 1 0 0 .260
Waldschmidt lf 2 1 1 0 0 0 .257
b-Kepler ph-lf
1 0 0 0 0 0
.217
Totals
30 3 6 3 1 2
Washington
AB R H BI BB SO
Avg
Wood dh
5 0 1 0 0 2 .269
Mead 3b
3 1 0 0 2 0 .254
Chaparro 1b
3 1 1 0 0 1 .222
a-García ph-1b
2 0 0 0 0 1 .275
Abrams ss
4 1 3 3 0 0 .293
Crews rf
1 1 0 0 3 1
.218
Young cf
4 1 2 0 0 0 .232
Lile lf
4 0 1 2 0 1 .244
Nuñez 2b
2 0 0 0 2 0
.249
Ruiz c
4 0 1 0 0 0 .272
Totals
32 5 9 5 7 6
ARI
002
000
100 — 3
6
1
WAS
004
010
00x — 5
9
0
a-grounded out for Chaparro in 6th.
b-grounded out for Waldschmidt in 7th.
E: Marte (2); LOB: Arizona 3, Washington
10; 2B: Tawa (8), Chaparro (5), Abrams
(21), Ruiz (20); 3B: Lile (5); HR: Abrams (25),
off Bratt; RBI: Moreno 2 (39), McCann (15),
Abrams 3 (79), Lile 2 (51); SB: Young 2 (13),
Abrams (17); CS: Abrams (5); S: Perdomo.
Runners left in scoring position: Arizona
1 (McCann). Washington 6 (Nuñez, Ruiz
4, García).
RISP: Arizona 2 for 3. Washington 2 for 12.
GIDP: Arenado, Mead.
DP: Arizona 1 (Perdomo, Marte, Vargas).
Washington 1 (Mead, Nuñez, García).
Arizona
IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA
Bratt
5 7 5 5 5 3 92 6.32
Carrillo
2 2 0 0 2 2 35 2.25
Clarke
1 0 0 0 0 1
9 2.30
Washington
IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA
Griffin
6 2/3 6 3 3 1 2 108 2.76
Yean
1 1/3 0 0 0 0 0 16 0.00
Beeter
1 0 0 0 0 0
9 3.82
W: Griffin 12-2; L: Bratt 0-1; SV: Beeter
9-14
Inherited runners-scored: Yean 1-0; HBP:
Griffin (Carroll).
ABS Challenge: Moreno (Strike-Over
turned to Ball), Waldschmidt
(Strike-Overturned to Ball), Wood
(Strike-Overturned to Ball), Crews
(Strike-Overturned to Ball), Perdomo
(Strike-Overturned to Ball), Moreno
(Strike-Overturned to Ball), Beeter
(Ball-Confirmed).
Umpires: Home, Stu Scheuwater. First,
Dan Merzel. Second, Rob Drake. Third,
Jordan Baker.
T: 2:35; A: 30,032 (41,376).
Padres 7, Marlins 2
San Diego
AB R H BI BB SO
Avg
Tatis dh
4 1 0 0 1 0 .280
Cronenworth 2b 3 2 1 1 2 1 .206
Machado 3b
5 1 1 0 0 1 .207
France 1b
4 1 2 3 0 1 .283
Merrill cf
4 2 3 0 0 0 .228
Rengifo lf
3 0 1 0 1 0 .232
Sheets rf
2 0 0 1 0 0
.213
Bowen rf
1 0 1 2 0 0
.148
Bogaerts ss
4 0 1 0 0 0
.218
Fermin c
3 0 1 0 0 0
.166
Totals
33 7 11 7 4 3
Miami
AB R H BI BB SO
Avg
Lopez ss
2 0 1 1 1 0
.331
Stowers 1b
3 0 1 1 1 1 .230
Hernández lf
4 0 0 0 0 1 .246
Edwards 2b
4 0 0 0 0 0 .289
Hicks c
4 0 0 0 0 0 .279
Sanoja 3b
4 0 0 0 0 0 .266
Conine dh
3 0 0 0 0 2 .262
Ruiz rf
2 2 2 0 0 0 .255
Marsee cf
2 0 1 0 1 1
.195
Totals
28 2 5 2 3 5
SD
002
000
131 — 7
11
0
MIA
001
000
010 — 2
5
0
LOB: San Diego 5, Miami 4; 2B: Merrill 2
(17), Machado (17).
RBI: France 3 (46), Sheets (42), Bowen
2 (5), Cronenworth (13), Lopez (47),
Stowers (44).
SB: Lopez (20), Rengifo (4), Ruiz 2 (24),
Cronenworth (5).
SF: Sheets, Lopez.
Runners left in scoring position: San Di
ego 2 (Bogaerts, Tatis). Miami 2 (Lopez,
Edwards).
RISP: San Diego 5 for 11. Miami 2 for 5.
Runners moved up: Rengifo, Hernández;
GIDP: Bogaerts, Machado, Tatis,
Hernández.
DP: San Diego 2 (Bogaerts, Cronen
worth, France. Bogaerts, Sheets). Miami
3 (Lopez, Edwards, Stowers. Lopez,
Edwards, Stowers. Lopez, Edwards,
Stowers).
San Diego
IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA
Vásquez
2 2/3 1 1 1 2 0 37 4.68
Sears
3 1/3 1 0 0 1 3 55 3.86
Matsui
1 0 0 0 0 1 12 2.61
Waldron
2 3 1 1 0 1 39 7.16
Miami
IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA
Pérez
7 7 3 3 1 2 104 3.56
Fulton
2 4 4 4 3 1 49 5.25
W: Sears 3-3; L: Pérez 5-8.
HBP: Pérez (Fermin), Vásquez (Ruiz);
WP: Fulton.
ABS Challenge: Ruiz (Strike-Confirmed),
Pérez (Ball-Confirmed), Waldron
(Ball-Confirmed).
Umpires: Home, Ryan Additon. First, Will
Little. Second, Ryan Wills. Third, Lance
Barksdale.
T: 3:15; A: 22,319 (37,446).
AMERICAN LEAGUE LEADERS
through Friday’s games
through Friday’s games
BATTING
G
AB
R
H AVG
BATTING
G
AB
R
H AVG
Alvarez, HOU
103
376
71 123 .327
Díaz, TB
99 385
56 117 .304
Jung, TEX
92
354
46 104 .294
Contreras, BOS
95
335
52
98 .293
Clement, TOR
101 389
46 114 .293
Simpson, TB
97
358
44 104 .291
Caminero, TB
103
392
65 112 .286
DeLauter, CLE
88
331
35 94 .284
Aranda, TB
102
375
49 106 .283
Greene, DET
103
372
53 105 .282
Home runs: Alvarez, Houston, 34, Rice,
New York, 30, Caminero, Tampa Bay, 29,
Buxton, Minnesota, 25, C.Montgomery,
Chicago, 24, Okamoto, Toronto, 23,
Langeliers, Athletics, 23.
RBI: Alvarez, Houston, 77; Rice, New
York, 71; Kurtz, Athletics, 66; Contreras,
Boston, 66; Dingler, Detroit, 66; Alonso,
Baltimore, 66.
Runs: Alvarez, Houston, 71, Neto, Los
Angeles, 69, Vargas, Chicago, 69, Rice,
New York, 66, Caminero, Tampa Bay, 65.
Hits: Alvarez, Houston, 123; Y.Díaz,
Tampa Bay, 117; Clement, Toronto, 114;
Caminero, Tampa Bay, 112.
Pitching: S.Gray, Boston, 12-1; G.Wil
liams, Cleveland, 10-5; Schlittler, New
York, 10-6; N.Martinez, Tampa Bay, 9-2.
ERA: Schlittler, New York, 2.07; N.Mar
tinez, Tampa Bay, 2.59; Cease, Toronto,
2.67; Messick, Cleveland, 2.68.
Strikeouts: Schlittler, New York, 157;
G.Williams, Cleveland, 156; Cease,
Toronto, 155; Detmers, Los Angeles, 136;
Ryan, Minnesota, 131.
Blue Jays 6, Red Sox 0
Toronto
AB R H BI BB SO
Avg
Lukes rf-lf
5 1 2 0 0 1 .290
V.Guerrero 1b
4 1 3 2 1 0 .267
Okamoto 3b
5 1 1 0 0 2 .226
Springer dh
5 1 2 3 0 1 .229
Varsho cf
4 1 2 0 0 0
.247
Clement 2b
4 0 3 1 0 0 .298
Piñango lf
2 0 0 0 0 1 .263
a-Straw ph-rf
2 0 0 0 0 1
.213
Giménez ss
4 1 2 0 0 2 .227
Valenzuela c
4 0 0 0 0 1 .227
Totals
39 6 15 6 1 9
Boston
AB R H BI BB SO
Avg
Seigler 2b
3 0 0 0 1 1 .265
Rafaela cf
4 0 0 0 0 1 .279
Abreu rf
4 0 0 0 0 2 .253
Contreras 1b
2 0 0 0 1 2 .291
Yoshida dh
3 0 0 0 0 0
.261
Durbin 3b
2 0 0 0 1 1 .233
Duran lf
3 0 0 0 0 2
.192
Monasterio ss
3 0 1 0 0 1 .250
Wong c
3 0 0 0 0 2 .266
Totals
27 0 1 0 3 12
TOR 005 000 001 — 6 15 0
BOS
000
000
000 — 0
1
0
a-pinch hit for Piñango in the 6th.
LOB: Toronto 7, Boston 3.
2B: Lukes 2 (11), Clement (24), Monas
terio (16).
HR: Springer (11), off Gray.
RBI: V.Guerrero 2 (44), Springer 3 (30),
Clement (33).
SB: Clement (4).
CS: Contreras (3).
Runners left in scoring position: Toronto
3 (Piñango, Springer, Valenzuela).
Boston 1 (Rafaela).
RISP: Toronto 4 for 10. Boston 0 for 3.
Runners moved up: Lukes.
LIDP: Piñango.
GIDP: Okamoto.
DP: Boston 2 (Rafaela, Monasterio, Rafa
ela. Durbin, Seigler, Contreras).
Toronto
IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA
Cease
9 1 0 0 3 12 120 2.46
Boston
IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA
Gray
5 10 5 5 0 3 75 2.78
Gamboa
4 5 1 1 1 6 63 2.08
W: Cease 7-5; L: Gray 12-2.
ABS Challenge: Duran (Strike-Con
firmed), Wong (Strike-Confirmed),
Rafaela (Strike-Overturned to Ball).
Umpires: Home, Paul Clemons. First,
Quinn Wolcott. Second, Ramon De Jesus.
Third, Adrian Johnson.
T: 2:25; A: 36,902 (37,755).
Yankees 3, Phillies 1
New York
AB R H BI BB SO
Avg
Rosario 3b
1 0 0 0 0 1 .229
a-McMahn ph-3b 3 0 0 0 0 1
.211
Rice dh
4 0 0 0 0 2
.271
Goldschmidt 1b 4 0 2 0 0 0 .259
Bellinger lf
4 0 2 1 0 0 .259
Schuemann lf
0 0 0 0 0 0 .228
Grisham cf
4 0 0 0 0 0
.219
Domínguez rf
4 1 1 1 0 1 .233
Chisholm 2b
4 0 0 0 0 4 .223
Caballero ss
4 0 1 0 0 2
.241
Wells c
2 2 1 1 1 0
.166
Totals
34 3 7 3 1 11
Philadelphia
AB R H BI BB SO
Avg
Turner ss
3 1 1 0 0 1
.242
Schwarber dh
4 0 2 0 0 1 .251
Harper 1b
3 0 0 1 0 0 .251
Bohm 3b
3 0 0 0 1 0
.221
Sosa lf
4 0 0 0 0 2
.212
De La Cruz rf
3 0 2 0 0 1 .600
c-Crawford ph-cf 1 0 0 0 0 0 .254
Realmuto c
3 0 2 0 1 0 .229
Stott 2b
4 0 0 0 0 1 .246
D.Hill cf
2 0 0 0 0 1 .243
b-Marsh ph-cf-rf 2 0 0 0 0 0 .287
Totals
32 1 7 1 2 7
NYY
001
001
100 — 3
7
0
PHI
100
000
000 — 1
7
2
a-flied out for Rosario in the 3rd.
b-grounded out for D.Hill in the 7th.
c-grounded out for De La Cruz in the 8th.
E: Bohm 2 (8); LOB: New York 5, Phila
delphia 8; 2B: Bellinger (21), Schwarber
(12); HR: Wells (7), off Keller. Domínguez
(6), off Alvarado; RBI: Wells (14), Bell
inger (53), Domínguez (13), Harper (61);
SF: Harper.
Runners left in scoring position: New
York 3 (McMahon, Grisham 2). Philadel
phia 4 (D.Hill, Sosa, Bohm, Stott); RISP:
New York 1 for 5. Philadelphia 0 for 7.
Runners moved up: Wells, Harper; GIDP:
Harper.
DP: New York 1 (Caballero, Gold
schmidt).
New York
IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA
Weathers
5 2/3 6 1 1 1 7 97 4.25
Chivilli
1/3 1 0 0 0 0
6 0.77
Blackburn
2 0 0 0 1 0 24 1.93
Bednar
1 0 0 0 0 0 16 2.42
Philadelphia
IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA
Mayza
2 0 0 0 0 1 20 3.83
Keller
3 2 1 1 0 3 39 3.00
Backhus
2/3 0 1 1 1 2 12 6.19
Johnson
1/3 2 0 0 0 0 11 5.74
Alvarado
1 2 1 1 0 1 14 6.16
Bowlan
1 1 0 0 0 1 18 2.78
Duran
1 0 0 0 0 3 19 1.29
W: Weathers 4-7; L: Backhus 1-1; SV:
Bednar 20-22
Inherited runners-scored: Chivilli 1-0,
Johnson 1-1; HBP: Weathers (Turner).
ABS Challenge: Weathers (Ball-Con
firmed), Chisholm (Strike-Overturned
to Ball), Weathers (Ball-Overturned to
Strike), Hill (Strike-Confirmed), Backhus
(Ball-Overturned to Strike), Rice
(Strike-Confirmed).
Umpires: Home, Chris Conroy. First, Ben
May. Second, Brennan Miller. Third, John
Tumpane.
T: 2:40; A: 44,562 (42,901).
NATIONAL LEAGUE LEADERS
NATIONAL LEAGUE
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Lopez, MIA
100 400
62 132 .330
Arraez, SF
96
381
48 122 .320
Gonzales, PIT
98
369
58 115 .312
McCarthy, COL
90
310
45 94 .303
Lee, SF
94
354
50 107 .302
Rumfield, COL
102
359
45 108 .301
Harris, ATL
97
370
52 111 .300
Freeman, LAD
101
381
56 112 .294
Johnston, COL
93
295
33 86 .292
Edwards, MIA
104 380
51 111 .292
Home runs: Schwarber, Philadelphia, 33;
Goodman, Colorado, 31; Wood, Wash
ington, 28; Olson, Atlanta, 27; Abrams,
Washington, 24.
RBI: J.Walker, St. Louis, 77; Abrams,
Washington, 76; S.Stewart, Cincinnati,
75; L.García, Washington, 70; Burleson,
St. Louis, 69; Wood, Washington, 69.
Runs: Wood, Washington, 94; Reynolds,
Pittsburgh, 71; Olson, Atlanta, 69;
Turang, Milwaukee, 69; Turner, Philadel
phia, 69; Crow-Armstrong, Chicago, 67.
Hits: O.Lopez, Miami, 132; Arraez, San
Francisco, 122; Gonzales, Pittsburgh,
115; Tatis, San Diego, 114.
Pitching: Burns, Cincinnati, 12-1; Ashby,
Milwaukee, 12-2; C.Sánchez, Philadelphia,
12-4; F.Griffin, Washington, 11-2; Wrobles
ki, Los Angeles, 11-2; Sale, Atlanta, 11-6.
ERA: Misiorowski, Milwaukee, 1.57; Sale,
Atlanta, 2.19; Burns, Cincinnati, 2.42;
Wrobleski, Los Angeles, 2.62.
Strikeouts: Misiorowski, Milwaukee, 173;
Luzardo, Philadelphia, 152; C.Sánchez,
Philadelphia, 151; Skenes, Pittsburgh, 138.
Rays 3, Guardians 0
Cleveland
AB R H BI BB SO
Avg
Kwan lf-cf
4 0 1 0 0 1 .248
Ramírez 3b
4 0 1 0 0 0 .239
Bazzana dh
4 0 2 0 0 0
.242
Rocchio ss
4 0 0 0 0 1
.271
Martínez rf
4 0 0 0 0 1
.231
Manzardo 1b
3 0 0 0 0 1
.211
Arias 2b
3 0 1 0 0 2 .252
Bailey c
2 0 0 0 0 1 .200
a-Hedges ph-c
1 0 0 0 0 1 .287
Halpin cf
2 0 0 0 0 0
.193
b-Fry ph-lf
0 0 0 0 1 0
.186
Totals
31 0 5 0 1 8
Tampa Bay
AB R H BI BB SO
Avg
Díaz dh
4 1 2 0 0 2 .306
Aranda 1b
4 1 1 0 0 2 .282
Caminero 3b
4 0 1 1 0 1 .285
Mullins cf
3 0 0 1 0 1 .202
Simpson lf
4 0 2 0 0 1 .293
Mesa rf
3 1 1 0 1 2 .227
Palacios 2b
3 0 1 0 1 0 .234
Walls ss
0 0 0 0 0 0
.224
Williamson ss-2b 3 0 0 0 0 0 .248
Feduccia c
2 0 1 1 0 0 .233
Totals
30 3 9 3 2 9
CLE
000
000
000 — 0
5
0
TB
000
021
00x — 3
9
0
a-struck out for Bailey in the 8th.
b-walked for Halpin in the 8th.
LOB: Cleveland 5, Tampa Bay 7; 2B: Díaz
(18), Caminero (17); RBI: Caminero (63),
Mullins (32), Feduccia (12); SF: Mullins; S:
Feduccia; Runners left in scoring position:
Cleveland 1 (Martínez). Tampa Bay 4 (Simp
son, Díaz, Williamson 2); RISP: Cleveland
0 for 1. Tampa Bay 2 for 6; GIDP: Bazzana;
DP: Cleveland 1 (Arias, Manzardo, Arias).
Tampa Bay 1 (Williamson, Aranda).
Cleveland
IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA
Bibee
6 9 3 3 2 5 107 3.89
Dion
2 0 0 0 0 4 29 4.58
Tampa Bay
IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA
Martinez
6 4 0 0 0 5 84 2.45
Sulser
1 0 0 0 0 1 10 4.86
Cleavinger
1 0 0 0 1 2 18 3.60
Baker
1 1 0 0 0 0 14 1.60
W: Martinez 10-2; L: Bibee 4-10; SV:
Baker 27-30
Umpires: Home, Todd Tichenor. First, Ty
ler Jones. Second, Clint Vondrak. Third,
Adam Hamari; T: 2:24; A: 24,100 (25,025).
Cubs 11, Pirates 0
Chicago
AB R H BI BB SO
Avg
Cw-Armstrng cf 5 3 4 3 0 1
.291
Conforto lf
1 0 0 0 0 0 .235
Suzuki rf
5 0 1 2 0 4 .266
Busch 1b
6 0 3 2 0 2 .245
Assad p-p
0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Bregman 3b
5 0 0 0 1 2 .234
Happ lf
3 0 0 0 1 2
.221
a-Triantos ph-2b 1 1 1 0 0 0 1.000
Hoerner 2b
4 1 1 0 0 1 .244
b-Dean ph-cf
1 0 0 0 0 1 .286
Ramirez dh-1b
4 2 2 1 1 1 .295
Swanson ss
4 2 2 1 1 1
.216
Amaya c
4 2 2 2 0 1 .239
Totals
43 11 16 11 4 16
Pittsburgh
AB R H BI BB SO
Avg
Mangum cf-lf
4 0 1 0 0 1 .304
Gonzales 2b
4 0 1 0 0 1
.311
Reynolds lf
3 0 0 0 0 0
.270
Callihan 1b-p
1 0 0 0 0 1 .230
Valdez rf
3 0 1 0 1 2 .283
O’Hearn 1b
3 0 1 0 0 0 .278
Cook cf
1 0 0 0 0 0 .205
Ozuna dh
3 0 0 0 0 0 .200
Ross 1b
1 0 0 0 0 0 .000
Triolo 3b
4 0 0 0 0 1 .243
Gonzalez ss
3 0 0 0 0 1 .245
Davis c
2 0 1 0 0 0
.176
Totals
32 0 5 0 1 7
CHC
000
035
210 — 11
16
1
PIT
000
000
000 — 0
5
1
a-singled for Happ in the 8th. b-struck
out for Hoerner in the 8th.
E: Swanson (6), Skenes (1); LOB: Chi 11,
Pit 7; 2B: Crow-Armstrong 2 (19), Swanson
(13), Ramirez (7); HR: Crow-Armstrong
(23), off Marinaccio; RBI: Crow-Arm
strong 3 (59), Suzuki 2 (56), Swanson (60),
Amaya 2 (17), Busch 2 (56), Ramirez (12);
SB: Crow-Armstrong (26), Ramirez (3);
Runners left in scoring position: Chi 6 (Ho
erner 2, Bregman 2, Busch, Amaya). Pit 1
(Gonzales); RISP: Chi 6 for 17. Pit 0 for 1.
Chicago
IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA
Imanaga
6 4 0 0 1 4 84 3.72
Assad
3 1 0 0 0 3 32 3.86
Pittsburgh
IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA
Skenes
5 1/3 6 5 5 2 11 105 3.65
Mattson
1/3 4 3 3 1 1 26 4.91
Marinaccio
1 1/3 3 2 2 1 1 34 5.03
Eisert
1 2 1 1 0 2 18 6.75
Callihan
1 1 0 0 0 1 14 0.00
W: Imanaga 7-8; L: Skenes 9-9; SV: Assad 1-1
Inherited runners-scored: Mattson 2-2,
Marinaccio 2-0; HBP: Skenes (Amaya), Mar
inaccio (Suzuki), Assad (Davis); WP: Mari
naccio; ABS Challenge: Suzuki (Strike-Over
turned to Ball), Happ (Strike-Overturned
to Ball), Marinaccio (Ball-Overturned to
Strike), Swanson (Strike-Overturned to
Ball), Callihan (Strike-Overturned to Ball).
Umpires: Home, Cory Blaser. First, Jansen
Visconti. Second, Andy Fletcher. Third,
Alex Tosi; T: 2:48; A: 39,105 (38,753).
Late Friday: Dodgers 4, Mets 2
Los Angeles
AB R H BI BB SO
Avg
Ohtani dh
4 0 2 1 0 1 .286
Pages cf
3 0 1 0 2 0 .266
Edman 3b
5 0 0 0 0 2
.341
Freeman 1b
4 2 3 0 0 1 .294
Betts ss
4 0 1 0 0 0 .232
Rojas 2b
3 0 0 1 0 0 .286
Tucker rf
3 1 2 2 1 0 .240
Hernández lf
4 1 2 0 0 0 .246
Rushing c
4 0 0 0 0 1
.242
Totals
34 4 11 4 3 5
New York
AB R H BI BB SO
Avg
Ewing lf
4 0 0 0 0 0 .269
Soto dh
0 0 0 0 2 0 .283
a-Polanco ph-dh 2 0 0 0 0 2
.161
Bichette 3b
4 0 0 0 0 3 .253
Lindor ss
4 0 0 0 0 2 .228
Benge rf
4 0 0 0 0 2 .260
Robert cf
3 1 1 1 0 0
.214
Young 1b
3 0 2 0 0 0 .255
Semien 2b
3 0 0 0 0 1 .207
Alvarez c
3 1 1 1 0 1 .258
Totals
30 2 4 2 2 11
LAD
000
100
120 — 4
11
0
NYM
010
000
010 — 2
4
0
a-pinch hit for Soto in the 6th.
LOB: LA 8, NY 3; 2B: Hernández (10), Ohtani
(18), Freeman (26), Young (8); 3B: Pages
(2); HR: Tucker (8), off Minter. Robert
(4), off Sasaki. Alvarez (12), off Phillips;
RBI: Rojas (18), Ohtani (61), Tucker 2 (50),
Robert (10), Alvarez (26); SB: Freeman (5);
SF: Rojas, Ohtani; RISP: LA 1 for 13. NY 0 for
3; Runners moved up: Ohtani, Hernández,
Betts; GIDP: Bichette; DP: LA 1 (Rojas,
Freeman). NY 1 (Benge, Alvarez, Benge).
Los Angeles
IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA
Sasaki
7 3 1 1 2 9 94 4.71
Phillips
1 1 1 1 0 1 22 6.00
T.Scott
1 0 0 0 0 1 16 2.34
New York
IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA
Manaea
6 6 1 1 2 3 84 4.52
Raley
1 2 1 1 1 0 23 2.15
Minter
1 2 2 2 0 0 12 2.45
Pérez
1 1 0 0 0 2 13 5.35
W: Sasaki 4-5; L: Raley 4-5; SV: T.Scott
16-18
WP: Sasaki; Umpires: Home, Mike
Estabrook. First, Lance Barrett. Second,
Malachi Moore. Third, Alfonso Marquez;
T: 2:34; A: 35,338 (42,136).
W
L
Pct
GB
WCGB
L10
Str
Home
Away
Atlanta
61
43
.587
—
—
7-3
L-1
32-20
29-23
Philadelphia
56
49
.533
5 1/2
+1
4-6
L-4
27-27
29-22
Washington
53
52
.505
8 1/2
2
5-5
W-1
21-32
32-20
Miami
52
53
.495
9 1/2
3
0-10
L-11
31-22
21-31
New York
43
62
.410
18 1/2
12
3-7
L-3
21-30
22-32
W
L
Pct
GB
WCGB
L10
Str
Home
Away
Milwaukee
65
39
.625
—
—
6-4
W-1
35-20
30-19
Chicago
59
45
.567
6
+4 1/2
7-3
W-2
30-22
29-23
St. Louis
53
51
.510
12
11/2
3-7
W-1
27-28
26-23
Pittsburgh
53
52
.505
121/2
2
5-5
L-3
27-26
26-26
Cincinnati
48
55
.466
16 1/2
6
5-5
L-1
22-28
26-27
W
L
Pct
GB
WCGB
L10
Str
Home
Away
Los Angeles
67
38
.638
—
—
6-4
W-4
31-19
36-19
Arizona
55
50
.524
12
—
7-3
L-1
31-22
24-28
San Diego
52
53
.495
15
3
5-5
W-2
27-24
25-29
San Francisco
44
60
.423
221/2
10 1/2
5-5
W-2
24-25
20-35
Colorado
42
64
.396
25 1/2
131/2
3-7
L-1
24-29
18-35
Orioles 3, Braves 2
Atlanta
AB R H BI BB SO
Avg
Baldwin c
4 0 1 0 0 1 .273
Albies 2b
4 1 1 1 0 1 .264
Olson 1b
3 1 0 0 1 1 .267
Harris cf
4 0 1 0 0 1 .299
Dubón lf
4 0 1 1 0 0 .265
Smith dh
3 0 0 0 1 0 .259
Riley 3b
4 0 0 0 0 3
.217
Yastrzemski rf
2 0 1 0 0 1 .228
a-White ph-rf
1 0 1 0 0 0 .220
b-Hicklen ph-rf 1 0 0 0 0 1 .368
Jarvis ss
3 0 0 0 0 0
.271
Totals
33 2 6 2 2 9
Baltimore
AB R H BI BB SO
Avg
Beavers rf
4 0 2 1 1 1 .255
Alonso 1b
4 1 0 0 0 0
.247
Henderson ss
4 1 1 1 0 3 .223
Ward lf
3 0 1 0 1 2
.251
Encrncn-Strnd 3b 4 0 1 1 0 2 .375
Taveras cf
3 0 0 0 1 1 .232
O’Neill dh
4 0 0 0 0 2 .209
Holliday 2b
3 1 2 0 1 0 .229
Tromp c
3 0 0 0 0 3 .205
c-Cowser ph
1 0 0 0 0 0 .205
Totals
33 3 7 3 4 14
ATL
000
001
010 — 2
6
2
BAL
001
010
001 — 3
7
0
Two outs when winning run scored.
a-doubled for Yastrzemski in the 7th.
b-struck out for White in the 9th. c-flied
out for Tromp in the 9th.
E: Jarvis 2 (4); LOB: Atlanta 6, Baltimore
8; 2B: Harris (21), White (6), Holliday (4);
HR: Albies (17), off Garcia. Henderson
(18), off Elder; RBI: Dubón (55), Albies
(57), Encarnacion-Strand (9), Henderson
(45), Beavers (17); SB: Alonso (5).
Runners left in scoring position:
Atlanta 3 (Smith, Yastrzemski, Baldwin).
Baltimore 4 (Taveras, Henderson 2,
Encarnacion-Strand); RISP: Atlanta 0 for
6. Baltimore 2 for 6.
Runners moved up: Dubón, Cowser;
GIDP: O’Neill, Alonso.
DP: Atlanta 2 (Riley, Albies, Olson. Jarvis,
Albies, Olson).
Atlanta
IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA
Elder
5 4 2 1 4 8 98 3.96
Mederos
2 1 0 0 0 3 30 3.86
Fuentes
1 2/3 2 1 1 0 3 32 2.70
Baltimore
IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA
B.Young
6 1/3 4 1 1 2 6 94 3.13
Wolfram
2/3 1 0 0 0 1 10 4.40
Garcia
1 1 1 1 0 1 18 3.00
Cano
1 0 0 0 0 1
9 2.34
W: Cano 2-2; L: Fuentes 4-1.
ABS Challenge: Young (Ball-Overturned
to Strike), Young (Ball-Confirmed),
Young (Ball-Overturned to Strike),
Wolfram (Ball-Confirmed), Olson
(Strike-Confirmed).
Umpires: Home, D.J. Reyburn. First,
Sean Barber. Second, John Libka. Third,
James Hoye.
T: 2:34; A: 37,883 (45,971).
Astros 4, White Sox 1
Houston
AB R H BI BB SO
Avg
Peña ss
4 2 3 0 0 1
.315
Alvarez dh
3 1 0 0 1 1 .325
Paredes 3b
4 0 2 3 0 1 .263
Altuve 2b
4 0 0 0 0 0 .235
Allen 2b
0 0 0 0 0 0
.242
Wade lf
3 0 1 0 0 1
.189
Trammell lf
1 0 0 0 0 1 .230
Walker 1b
3 0 0 0 1 3 .232
Diaz c
4 0 0 0 0 1 .232
Spence cf
4 0 0 0 0 2
.179
Smith rf
3 1 0 0 0 1 .208
Totals
33 4 6 3 2 12
Chicago
AB R H BI BB SO
Avg
Antonacci lf
3 0 0 0 0 0 .278
a-Grichuk ph-lf 1 0 0 0 0 0 .243
Murakami 1b
4 0 1 0 0 1
.231
Vargas 3b
4 1 1 0 0 1 .243
CMntgomery ss 4 0 1 1 0 1
.218
Benintendi dh
3 0 0 0 0 3
.241
b-Acuña ph
1 0 0 0 0 1 .245
BMntgomery rf 4 0 1 0 0 2 .250
Peters cf
2 0 1 0 1 0 .287
Meidroth 2b
3 0 0 0 0 1
.276
Quero c
3 0 0 0 0 0
.179
Totals
32 1 5 1 1 10
HOU
000
003
010 — 4
6
1
CHW
000
000
001 — 1
5
1
a-popped out for Antonacci in the 8th.
b-struck out for Benintendi in the 9th.
E: Spence (1), B.Montgomery (3); LOB:
Houston 5, Chicago 5; RBI: Paredes 3
(57), C.Montgomery (59).
Runners left in scoring position: Houston
2 (Altuve, Walker). Chicago 2 (Grichuk
2); RISP: Houston 2 for 8. Chicago 1 for 4.
Runners moved up: Quero.
Houston
IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA
Brown
7 2 0 0 0 7 90 3.45
Abreu
2/3 1 0 0 1 1 22 5.05
Sousa
2/3 2 1 0 0 0 16 4.50
Hader
2/3 0 0 0 0 2 10 1.35
Chicago
IP H R ER BB SO NP ERA
Burke
6 4 3 2 1 10 102 3.19
Richards
2 2 1 1 0 2 33 3.80
Schweitzer
1 0 0 0 1 0 15 3.78
W: Brown 2-1; L: Burke 7-5; SV: Hader
12-12
Inherited runners-scored: Sousa 2-0,
Hader 1-0; HBP: Burke (Smith); WP:
Burke, Richards.
ABS Challenge: Burke (Ball-Confirmed),
Diaz (Strike-Confirmed), Altuve
(Strike-Overturned to Ball).
Umpires: Home, Shane Livensparger.
First, Mark Ripperger. Second, Dan
Bellino. Third, Dexter Kelley.
T: 2:44; A: 30,029 (40,241).
ON THIS DATE: JULY 26
1962: Warren Spahn of the Milwaukee Braves set the National League record for home runs by a pitcher when he hit his 31st off New York’s Craig Anderson. Spahn dealt the Mets their 11th straight loss with a 6-1 victory. 1970: Johnny Bench of the Cincinnati Reds hit three straight homers off Steve Carlton of the St. Louis Cardinals. On the same day, Orlando Cepeda of the Atlanta Braves connected for three consecutive homers in an 8-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs. 1984: Pete Rose of the Montreal Expos tied Ty Cobb on the career singles list, No. 3,052, with a base hit in the eighth inning in a 5-4 win over Pittsburgh. 1991: Montreal’s Mark Gardner became the first to pitch nine no-hit innings against a Dodger home team since Johnny Vander Meer beat Brooklyn at Ebbets Field on June 15, 1938, for his second straight gem. But the Dodgers won in the 10th on two singles off Gardner and Darryl Straw berry’s RBI single off Jeff Fassero. 2005: Greg Maddux reached 3,000 career strikeouts, striking out Omar Vizquel in the third inning of a 3-2, 11-in ning victory for San Francisco. 2010: Matt Garza pitched the first no-hitter in Tampa Bay Rays history and the fifth in the major leagues this season, beating the Detroit Tigers 5-0. Garza faced the minimum 27 batters, allowing only a second-inning walk. 2017: Dee Gordon homered on the first pitch by Yu Darvish, and Miami set a franchise scoring record with a 22-10 rout of the Texas Rangers.
INTERLEAGUE
2025 vs Opp Last 3 starts
Pitchers
Time W-L ERA Rec W-L
IP ERA W-L
IP ERA
2025 vs Opp Last 3 starts
Pitchers
Time W-L ERA Rec W-L
IP ERA W-L
IP ERA
2025 vs Opp Last 3 starts
Pitchers
Time W-L ERA Rec W-L
IP ERA W-L
IP ERA
Atl López (R)
4-3 3.96
6-4
0-0
0.0 0.00
0-2 14.1 6.28
Bal
Baz (R)
12:35p
4-9 4.05 6-14
0-0
0.0 0.00
0-1 16.2 3.24
LAA Soriano (R)
8-6 3.43 11-10
0-0
0.0 0.00
0-1 18.0 3.50
SF
Whisenhunt (L)
3:05p
2-0 3.38
2-0
0-0
0.0 0.00
3-0 15.2 4.02
NYY Warren (R)
7-4 4.00 13-6
0-0
5.2 3.18
0-1 14.1 5.65
Phi
Sánchez (L)
6:20p 12-4 2.65 15-6
0-0
0.0 0.00
2-1 15.2 7.47
Cle Messick (L)
8-5 2.68 12-8
0-0
5.2 1.59
1-0 16.2 1.62
TB
Rasmussen (R)
11:15a
8-5 3.28 10-9
0-1
5.0 3.60
1-1 12.1 9.49
Tor Gausman (R)
4-9 4.51 8-13
0-0
0.0 0.00
0-2 14.2 6.75
Bos Suarez (L)
12:35p
4-3 3.15
9-8
1-0
8.0 0.00
1-0 14.2 4.30
KC
Avila (R)
5-3 4.86
7-3
0-0
1.0 0.00
2-0 16.1 3.31
Det
Valdez (L)
12:40p
5-7 4.57 8-12
0-0
7.0 1.29
1-2 12.2 8.53
Ath Springs (L)
3-9 5.96 8-12
0-0
6.2 4.05
0-2 14.2 8.59
Min TBD
1:10p
0-0 0.00
0-0
0-0
0.0 0.00
0-0
0.0 0.00
Hou Blanco (R)
0-0 7.71
1-0
0-0
0.0 0.00
1-1 18.2 3.38
ChW Fedde (R)
1:10p
5-6 4.16
6-4
0-1
6.0 1.50
2-0 14.0 3.21
Sea Gilbert (R)
8-6 3.38 12-8
0-2 11.1 3.18
2-1 20.0 3.15
Tex
deGrom (R)
1:35p
7-6 3.76 11-8
0-0
9.0 1.00
1-1 16.2 4.86
Ari Drake (L)
0-0 1.80
1-0
0-0
0.0 0.00
0-0
5.0 1.80
Was Mikolas (R)
12:35p
3-7 5.60
4-4
1-1 10.0 5.40
1-1 16.1 7.71
ChC Taillon (R)
2-5 5.38
6-8
0-0 11.0 8.18
0-1 11.2 5.40
Pit
Ashcraft (R)
12:35p
9-4 3.95 13-7
1-0 11.1 1.59
1-1 13.2 8.56
LAD Sheehan (R)
4-7 5.13 8-10
0-0
0.0 0.00
0-2 15.0 5.40
NYM Peralta (R)
12:40p
5-9 5.01 9-12
2-0 11.0 3.27
0-2 14.1 6.28
SD
Buehler (R)
6-5 5.23 13-7
1-0
5.0 0.00
1-1 12.2 9.24
Mia Junk (R)
12:40p
4-6 5.09
6-7
0-0
0.0 0.00
2-1 14.0 5.14
Col Freeland (L)
2-9 7.28 6-12
0-0
5.0 5.40
0-2 17.0 7.41
Mil
Misiorowski (R)
1:10p 10-4 1.56 12-7
1-0
7.0 0.00
1-1 16.0 2.25
Cin Abbott (L)
5-6 3.89 10-11
0-0
0.0 0.00
0-2 16.0 3.94
StL
Leahy (R)
1:15p
7-4 3.59 9-10
0-0
9.0 8.00
1-0 14.0 0.64
REC: Team’s Record in games started by today’s pitcher.
VS OPP: Pitcher’s record versus this opponent
SATURDAY’S RESULTS Kansas City 3, Detroit 2 Toronto 6, Boston 0 San Francisco 9, L.A. Angels 2 N.Y. Yankees 3, Philadelphia 1 Tampa Bay 3, Cleveland 0 Baltimore 3, Atlanta 2 Minnesota 2, Athletics 0 Texas 7, Seattle 1 Houston 4, Chicago White Sox 1
MONDAY’S GAMES Seattle at Texas, 1:35 p.m. Baltimore at Detroit, 5:40 p.m. Toronto at Washington, 5:45 p.m. Cleveland at Cincinnati, 6:10 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Chi. White Sox, 6:40 p.m. Houston at L.A. Angels, 8:38 p.m. Boston at Athletics, 8:40 p.m.
FRIDAY’S RESULTS Detroit 2, Kansas City 1 N.Y. Yankees 1, Philadelphia 0 Tampa Bay 11, Cleveland 3 Atlanta 7, Baltimore 6 (10) Boston 6, Toronto 4 Athletics 2, Minnesota 0 Texas 5, Seattle 4 Houston 9, Chicago White Sox 5 San Francisco 7, L.A. Angels 6 (10)
skipped a tentatively sched uled bullpen session Saturday and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said the two-way superstar won’t throw off a mound again until his irri tated left knee feels 100%.
Soto was placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday because of a left calf strain. Soto walked twice against Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki in Friday’s 4-2 loss before being replaced by Jorge Polanco in the sixth inning with the score tied at 1.
hander Eiver Mosquera was suspended for 80 games Saturday following a posi tive test for the perfor mance-enhancing substance Boldenone under the minor league drug program. He is the ninth player disciplined this year for a drug violation.
right-handed starter Spencer Arrighetti on the 15-day injured list with nerve irri tation in his right foot and recalled left-hander Bryan King from Triple-A Sugar Land before Saturday’s game against the White Sox.
hit his 318th career home run on Saturday, breaking George Brett’s Royals fran chise record, with a solo shot against the Tigers. With the Royals trailing 2-1, Perez led off the seventh inning with his 401-foot homer off Kyle Finnegan over the Tigers’ bullpen in left. It was his 31st career homer against the Tigers, trailing only the 36 he has hit against the Twins. Perez received an ovation from the Comerica Park crowd after the record was announced. Brett held the franchise record for 40
SATURDAY’S RESULTS Washington 5, Arizona 3 San Francisco 9, L.A. Angels 2 San Diego 7, Miami 2 N.Y. Yankees 3, Philadelphia 1 Chicago Cubs 11, Pittsburgh 0 St. Louis 7, Cincinnati 0 Baltimore 3, Atlanta 2 Milwaukee 8, Colorado 5 L.A. Dodgers 4, N.Y. Mets 3
MONDAY’S GAMES Arizona at Pittsburgh, 5:40 p.m. Philadelphia at Miami, 5:40 p.m. Toronto at Washington, 5:45 p.m. Atlanta at N.Y. Mets, 6:10 p.m. Cleveland at Cincinnati, 6:10 p.m. Chicago Cubs at St. Louis, 6:45 p.m. Milwaukee at San Francisco, 8:45 p.m.
FRIDAY’S RESULTS Colorado 5, Milwaukee 2 N.Y. Yankees 1, Philadelphia 0 Chicago Cubs 3, Pittsburgh 2 (10) Arizona 3, Washington 2 L.A. Dodgers 4, N.Y. Mets 2 San Diego 4, Miami 2 Atlanta 7, Baltimore 6 (10) Cincinnati 4, St. Louis 2 San Francisco 7, L.A. Angels 6 (10)
Otis with his 194th home run on April 9, 1986. Perez’s 318 homers for the Royals ranks third among active players who have played for only one team. Nick Loftin hit a tie-breaking home run in the ninth inning as the Royals rallied for a 3-2 win over the Tigers on Saturday.
left-hander Ranger Suárez is expected come off the IL and start Sunday’s series finale against the Blue Jays.
placed third baseman Josh Jung on the 10-day injured list Saturday, retroactive to Wednesday, with a left calf strain.
reinstated slugger Nick Kurtz from the 10-day injured list before their game Saturday night at Minnesota and slot ted him into the lineup as the DH, batting second.
took a no-hitter into the sixth inning and finished with a one-hit complete game, George Springer hit a three-run homer to highlight a five-run third and the Blue Jays cooled off the Red Sox 6-0 on Saturday.
three runs, JP Sears gave up one hit and struck out three over 3 1/3 innings, and the Padres extended the Marlins’ losing streak to 11 with a 7-2 win on Saturday.
a solo home run and drove in three for the Nationals in a 5-3 win over the Diamondbacks on Saturday afternoon.
Jung Hoo Lee hit three-run homers, Robbie Ray pitched six shutout innings and the Giants beat the Angels 9-2 on Saturday.
Nashville
12
1
3
39
33
11
Inter Miami 11
2
4
37
43
30
New England 9
5
2
29
26
19
Chicago
8
6
2
26
30
22
NYC FC
7
6
4
25
30
23
Charlotte FC 7
6
4
25
28
25
Cincinnati
6
6
5
23
41
42
New York
6
7
4
22
26
37
D.C. United
5
5
7
22
24
27
Columbus
5
8
4
19
24
26
Orlando City 5
9
2
17
27
44
Toronto FC
3
7
7
16
23
31
CF Montréal 4
10
3
15
22
33
Philadelphia 3
10
4
13
22
31
Atlanta
3
11
3
12
17
30
Western
W
L
T Pts
GF
GA
Vancouver
10
3
2
32
37
16
San Jose
10
4
2
32
34
19
LA FC
9
5
3
30
30
18
Real Salt Lake 8
5
2
26
27
22
FC Dallas
7
4
5
26
32
24
Seattle
7
6
3
24
19
20
Houston
7
6
2
23
20
24
St Louis City 6
6
4
22
22
23
Minnesota
6
6
4
22
19
24
LA Galaxy
5
7
5
20
23
28
Colorado
6
9
1
19
26
24
Portland
5
8
3
18
29
31
San Diego FC 4
7
5
17
30
28
Austin FC
4
7
5
17
22
32
Sporting KC
4
10
2
14
18
40
Three points for victory, one point for tie
Saturday’s results
Charlotte FC 2, N.Y. Red Bulls 0
Columbus 2, Cincinnati 1
Philadelphia 1, Seattle 0
New England 4, Atlanta 1
New York City FC 3, Chicago 1
Miami 1, CF Montréal 0
D.C. United 2, Toronto FC 1
Nashville at Orlando City, late
Austin FC at Houston, late
Vancouver at Minnesota, late
Colorado at St Louis City, late
FC Dallas at San Diego FC, late
Sporting KC at Los Angeles FC, late
Real Salt Lake at Portland, late
LA Galaxy at San Jose, late
Friday, July 31
Toronto FC at New York City FC, 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 1
San Jose at Cincinnati, 6:30 p.m.
Nashville at D.C. United, 6:30 p.m.
Columbus at Miami, 6:30 p.m.
New England at CF Montréal, 6:30 p.m.
Orlando City at N.Y. Red Bulls, 6:30 p.m.
Atlanta at Philadelphia, 6:30 p.m.
Los Angeles FC at Vancouver, 6:30 p.m.
Charlotte FC at Chicago, 7:30 p.m.
Houston at Sporting KC, 7:30 p.m.
San Diego FC at Minnesota, 7:30 p.m.
Real Salt Lake at St Louis City, 7:30 p.m.
Austin FC at Colorado, 8:30 p.m.
FC Dallas at LA Galaxy, 9:30 p.m.
Seattle at Portland, 9:30 p.m.
NWSL
Club
W
L
T Pts
GF
GA
Gotham FC
9
3
4
31
21
12
Washington 9
3
3
30
24
12
Utah FC
9
4
3
30
26
17
San Diego
9
5
2
29
23
17
Portland
8
5
4
28
27
20
Kansas City
8
7
1
25
23
23
Orlando
7
8
2
23
22
21
Angel City
7
6
1
22
22
14
North Carolina 6
6
3
21
21
23
Denver FC
5
5
4
19
21
19
Houston
5
7
4
19
19
24
Boston FC
5
8
4
19
18
23
Bay FC
5
7
3
18
16
20
Seattle
5
7
2
17
15
19
Chicago
4
12
0
12
8
31
Louisville
2
10
2
8
16
27
Three points for victory, one point for tie
Saturday’s results
Boston Legacy FC 1, Kansas City 0
Utah FC 4, North Carolina 1
Sunday’s matches
Seattle at San Diego, 4 p.m.
Denver Summit FC at Washington, 6 p.m.
Louisville at Angel City, 8 p.m.
Wednesday, July 29
Louisville at Kansas City, 7 p.m.
Washington at Utah Royals FC, 8 p.m.
Gotham FC at Bay FC, 9 p.m.
Friday, July 31
Orlando at North Carolina, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 1
Chicago at Louisville, 3 p.m.
Angel City at Kansas City, 5:30 p.m.
Gotham FC at Houston, 7 p.m.
Seattle at Bay FC, 7:45 p.m.
Friday’s results
Houston 1, Bay FC 0
Orlando 1, Chicago 0
Gotham FC 2, Portland 2
ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
Friday, Aug. 21 Arsenal vs. Coventry, 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21 Manchester United vs. Hull City, 6:30 a.m. Crystal Palace vs. Everton, 9 a.m. Sunderland vs. Ipswich, 9 a.m. Leeds vs. Nottingham Forest, 9 a.m.
Tottenham vs. Brentford, 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 23 Aston Villa vs. Brighton, 8 a.m. Bournemouth vs. Man City, 8 a.m. Liverpool vs. Newcastle, 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 24 Chelsea vs. Fulham, 2 p.m.
Auto racing
NASCAR CUP: BRICKYARD 400 PRESENTED BY PPG LINEUP
After Saturday qualifying; race Sunday; At Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Speed way, Ind.; Lap length: 2.50 miles
P
NO DRIVER
MK
MPH
NASCAR CUP SCHEDULE
Sunday: Brickyard 400, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Speedway, Indianapolis. Aug. 9: Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Etha nol, Iowa Speedway, Newton, Iowa. Aug. 15: Cook Out 400, Richmond Race way, Richmond, Va. Aug. 23: NASCAR Cup Series Race at New Hampshire, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, N.H. Aug. 29: Coke Zero Sugar 400, Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, Fla. Sept. 6: WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, Monterey, Calif.
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Team
W
L
Pct
GB
Indiana
17
10 .630
—
Atlanta
16
10
.615
1/2
New York
15 12 .556
2
Washington
14 12 .538
2 1/2
Toronto
10 16 .385
6 1/2
Chicago
9 18 .333
8
Connecticut
7 20 .259
10
Minnesota
22
6
.786
—
Golden State
19
8
.704
2 1/2
Las Vegas
18
8
.692
3
Dallas
18
9 .667
3 1/2
Portland
11
16
.407 10 1/2
Los Angeles
10 16 .385
11
Phoenix
10 18 .357
12
Seattle
6 23
.207 16½
Saturday’s All-Star Game (Chicago)
Team Coop vs Team Spoon, late
Tuesday’s games
Connecticut at Washington, 6:30 p.m.
Toronto at Minnesota, 7 p.m.
Indiana at Seattle, 8:30 p.m.
New York at Los Angeles, 9 p.m.
Portland at Las Vegas, 9 p.m.
NFL
NATIONAL TV/STREAMING GAMES
WEEK 1
Wednesday, Sept. 9:
New England at Seattle, 7:20 p.m. (NBC) Thursday, Sept. 10:
San Francisco vs. LA Rams
at Melbourne, 7:35 p.m. (Netflix)
Sunday, Sept. 13:
Dallas at NY Giants, 7:20 p.m. (NBC) Monday, Sept. 14:
Denver at Kansas City, 7:15 p.m. (ESPN) WEEK 2 Thursday, Sept. 17:
Detroit at Buffalo, 7:15 p.m. (Prime Video) Sunday, Sept. 20:
Indianapolis at Kansas City, 7:20 p.m. (NBC) Monday, Sept. 21:
NY Giants at LA Rams, 7:15 p.m. (ESPN) WEEK 3 Thursday, Sept. 24:
Atlanta at Green Bay, 7:15 p.m. (Prime Video) Sunday, Sept. 27:
LA Rams at Denver, 7:20 p.m. (NBC) Monday, Sept. 28:
Philadelphia at Chicago, 7:15 p.m. (ESPN) WEEK 4 Thursday, Oct. 1:
Pittsburgh at Cleveland, 7:15 p.m. (Prime) Sunday, Oct. 4:
Indianapolis vs. Washington
at London, 8:30 a.m. (NFL)
Detroit at Carolina, 7:20 p.m. (NBC) Monday, Oct. 5:
Atlanta at New Orleans, 7:15 p.m. (ESPN) WEEK 5 Thursday, Oct. 8:
Tampa Bay at Dallas, 7:15 p.m. (Prime Video) Sunday, Oct. 11:
Philadelphia vs. Jacksonville
at London, 8:30 a.m. (NFL)
Baltimore at Atlanta, 7:20 p.m. (NBC) Monday, Oct. 12:
Buffalo at LA Rams, 7:15 p.m. (ESPN) WEEK 6 Thursday, Oct. 15:
Seattle at Denver, 7:15 p.m. (Prime Video) Sunday, Oct. 18:
Houston vs. Jacksonville
at London, 8:30 a.m. (NFL)
Dallas at Green Bay, 7:20 p.m. (NBC) Monday, Oct. 19:
Washington at San Fran., 7:15 p.m. (ESPN) WEEK 7 Thursday, Oct. 22:
New England at Chicago, 7:15 p.m. (Prime) Sunday, Oct. 25:
Pittsburgh vs. New Orleans
at Paris, 8:30 a.m. (NFL)
Kansas City at Seattle, 7:20 p.m. (NBC) Monday, Oct. 26:
Dallas at Philadelphia, 7:15 p.m. (ESPN) WEEK 8 Thursday, Oct. 29:
Carolina at Green Bay, 7:15 p.m. (Prime) Sunday, Nov. 1:
Philadelphia at Washington, 7:20 p.m. (NBC) Monday, Nov. 2:
Chicago at Seattle, 7:15 p.m. (ESPN) WEEK 9 Thursday, Nov. 5:
Jacksonville at Baltimore, 7:15 p.m. (Prime) Sunday, Nov. 8:
Cincinnati vs. Atlanta
at Madrid, 8:30 a.m. (NFL)
Tampa Bay at Chicago, 7:20 p.m. (NBC) Monday, Nov. 9:
Buffalo at Minnesota, 7:15 p.m. (ESPN) WEEK 10 Thursday, Nov. 12:
Washington at NY Giants, 7:15 p.m. (Prime) Sunday, Nov. 15:
New England vs. Detroit
at Munich, 8:30 a.m. (FOX)
Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, 7:20 p.m. (NBC) Monday, Nov. 16:
LA Chargers at Baltimore, 7:15 p.m. (ESPN) WEEK 11 Thursday, Nov. 19:
Indianapolis at Houston, 7:15 p.m. (Prime) Sunday, Nov. 22:
Minnesota vs. San Francisco
at Mexico City, 7:20 p.m. (NBC)
Monday, Nov. 23:
Cincinnati at Washington, 7:15 p.m. (ESPN) WEEK 12 Wednesday, Nov. 25:
Green Bay at LA Rams, 7 p.m. (Netflix) Thursday, Nov. 26:
Chicago at Detroit, noon (CBS)
Philadelphia at Dallas, 3:30 p.m. (FOX)
Kansas City at Buffalo, 7:20 p.m. (NBC) Friday, Nov. 27:
Denver at Pittsburgh, 2 p.m. (Prime Video) Sunday, Nov. 29:
New England at LA Chargers, 7:20 p.m. (NBC) Monday, Nov. 30:
Carolina at Tampa Bay, 7:15 p.m. (ESPN) WEEK 13 Thursday, Dec. 3:
Kansas City at LA Rams, 7:15 p.m. (Prime) Sunday, Dec. 6:
Houston at Pittsburgh, 7:20 p.m. (NBC) Monday, Dec. 7:
Dallas at Seattle, 7:15 p.m. (ESPN) WEEK 14 Thursday, Dec. 10:
Minnesota at New England, 7:15 p.m. (Prime) Sunday, Dec. 13:
Buffalo at Green Bay, 7:20 p.m. (NBC) Monday, Dec. 14:
Pittsburgh at Jacksonville, 7:15 p.m. (ESPN) WEEK 15 Thursday, Dec. 17:
San Fran. at LA Chargers, 7:15 p.m. (Prime) Saturday, Dec. 19:
Seattle at Philadelphia, 4 p.m. (FOX)
Chicago at Buffalo, 7:20 p.m. (CBS) Sunday, Dec. 20:
Detroit at Minnesota, 7:20 p.m. (NBC) Monday, Dec. 21:
New England at Kansas City, 7:15 p.m. (ESPN) WEEK 16 Thursday, Dec. 24:
Houston at Philadelphia, 7:15 p.m. (Prime) Friday, Dec. 25:
Green Bay at Chicago, noon (Netflix)
Buffalo at Denver, 3:30 p.m. (Netflix)
LA Rams at Seattle, 7:15 p.m. (FOX) Saturday, Dec. 26: TBD Sunday, Dec. 27:
Jacksonville at Dallas, 7:20 p.m. (NBC) Monday, Dec. 28:
NY Giants at Detroit, 7:15 p.m. (ESPN) WEEK 17 Thursday, Dec. 31:
Baltimore at Cincinnati, 7:15 p.m. (Prime) Saturday, Jan. 2: TBD Sunday, Jan. 3:
Philadelphia at San Fran., 7:20 p.m. (NBC) Monday, Jan. 4:
Houston at Green Bay, 7:15 p.m. (ESPN) WEEK 18 Saturday, Jan. 9 & Sunday, Jan. 10: TBD
Odds
MLB
Favorite
Line
Underdog
American League
Sunday
at Tampa Bay
-138/+113
Cleveland
at Boston
-136/+116
Toronto
at Detroit
off/off
Kansas City
at Chicago WS -118/-104
Houston
at Minnesota
-139/+112
Athletics
Seattle
-112/-110
at Texas
National League
Arizona
-122/+102 at Washington
at Pittsburgh
-126/+103
Chi. Cubs
LA Dodgers
-155/+125
at NY Mets
at Miami
-132/+107
San Diego
at Milwaukee
-305/+237
Colorado
at St. Louis
-136/+110
Cincinnati
Interleague
at Baltimore
-116/-107
Atlanta
LA Angels
-115/-103
at San Fran.
at Philadelphia -164/+137
NY Yankees
Richard Carapaz, Ecuador, EF
Education-EasyPost, 04:59:39. 2. Remco Evenepoel, Belgium, Red Bull -
Bora - Hansgrohe, 05:00:05. 3. Sepp Kuss, United States, Team Visma
‘ Lease a Bike, 05:00:10. 4. Tadej Pogacar, Slovenia, UAE Team
Emirates XRG, 05:00:44. 5. Isaac Del Toro, Mexico, UAE Team
Emirates XRG, same time. 6. Lenny Martinez, France, Bahrain
Victorious, 05:00:46. 7. Jai Hindley, Australia, Red Bull - Bora -
Hansgrohe, 05:01:54. 8. Mattias Skjelmose, Denmark,
Lidl-Trek, 05:02:34. 9. Juan Ayuso, Spain, Lidl-Trek,
same time. 10. Paul Seixas, France, Decathlon CMA
CGM Team, same time. Also: 12. Matthew Riccitello, United States,
Decathlon CMA CGM Team, 05:06:36. 19. Quinn Simmons, United States,
Lidl-Trek, 05:09:41. 26. Sean Quinn, United States, EF
Education-EasyPost, 05:17:07. 56. Matteo Jorgenson, United States,
Team Visma ‘ Lease a Bike, 05:34:49.
OVERALL TOUR STANDINGS
Tadej Pogacar, Slovenia, UAE Team
Emirates XRG, 72:53:44. 2. Remco Evenepoel, Belgium, Red Bull -
Bora - Hansgrohe, 73:00:10. 3. Isaac Del Toro Romero, Mexico, UAE
Team Emirates XRG, 73:03:26. 4. Paul Seixas, France, Decathlon CMA
CGM Team, 73:05:40. 5. Lenny Martinez, France, Bahrain
Victorious, 73:06:46. 6. Mattias Skjelmose, Denmark,
Lidl-Trek, 73:08:43. 7. Juan Ayuso, Spain, Lidl-Trek, 73:11:32. 8. Richard Carapaz, Ecuador, EF
Education-EasyPost, 73:13:44. 9. Tom Pidcock, United Kingdom, Q36.5
Pro Cycling Team, 73:23:12. 10. Jordan Jegat, France, TotalEnergies,
73:27:05. Also: 13. Sepp Kuss, United States, Team
Visma ‘ Lease a Bike, 73:56:07. 18. Quinn Simmons, United States,
Lidl-Trek, 74:29:12. 19. Sean Quinn, United States, EF
Education-EasyPost, 74:40:49. 24. Matthew Riccitello, United States,
Decathlon CMA CGM Team, 75:04:53. 30. Matteo Jorgenson, United States,
Team Visma ‘ Lease a Bike, 75:27:13.
Brandon McNulty, United States,
UAE Team Emirates XRG (withdrew
following Stage 18)
REMAINING TOUR STAGE
Sunday: Stage 21 (final), Thoiry to Paris, (Champs-Élysées), 130 km (81 miles), flat Total distance: 3,333 km (2,071 miles)
TOUR DE FRANCE WINNERS
2025: Tadej Pogacar, Slovenia 2024: Tadej Pogacar, Slovenia 2023: Jonas Vingegaard, Denmark 2022: Jonas Vingegaard, Denmark 2021: Tadej Pogacar, Slovenia 2020: Tadej Pogacar, Slovenia 2019: Egan Bernal, Colombia 2018: Geraint Thomas, Britain 2017: Chris Froome, Britain 2016: Chris Froome, Britain 2015: Chris Froome, Britain 2014: Vincenzo Nibali, Italy 2013: Chris Froome, Britain 2012: Bradley Wiggins, Britain 2011: Cadel Evans, Australia 2010: x-Andy Schleck, Luxembourg 2009: Alberto Contador, Spain 2008: Carlos Sastre, Spain 2007: Alberto Contador, Spain 2006: y-Oscar Pereiro, Spain 2005: z-Lance Armstrong, United States 2004: z-Lance Armstrong, United States 2003: z-Lance Armstrong, United States 2002: z-Lance Armstrong, United States 2001: z-Lance Armstrong, United States 2000: z-Lance Armstrong, United States 1999: z-Lance Armstrong, United States 1998: Marco Pantani, Italy 1997: Jan Ullrich, Germany 1996: Bjarne Riis, Denmark 1995: Miguel Indurain, Spain 1994: Miguel Indurain, Spain 1993: Miguel Indurain, Spain 1992: Miguel Indurain, Spain 1991: Miguel Indurain, Spain 1990: Greg LeMond, United States 1989: Greg LeMond, United States 1988: Pedro Delgado, Spain 1987: Stephen Roche, Ireland 1986: Greg LeMond, United States 1985: Bernard Hinault, France 1984: Laurent Fignon, France 1983: Laurent Fignon, France 1982: Bernard Hinault, France 1981: Bernard Hinault, France 1980: Joop Zoetemelk, Netherlands 1979: Bernard Hinault, France 1978: Bernard Hinault, France 1977: Bernard Thevenet, France 1976: Lucien Van Impe, Belgium 1975: Bernard Thevenet, France 1974: Eddy Merckx, Belgium 1973: Luis Ocana, Spain 1972: Eddy Merckx, Belgium 1971: Eddy Merckx, Belgium 1970: Eddy Merckx, Belgium 1969: Eddy Merckx, Belgium 1968: Jan Jansen, Netherlands 1967: Roger Pingeon, France 1966: Lucian Almar, France 1965: Felice Gimondi, Italy 1964: Jacques Anquetil, France 1963: Jacques Anquetil, France 1962: Jacques Anquetil, France 1961: Jacques Anquetil, France x-awarded yellow jersey after Alberto Contador was stripped of his title for testing positive for clenbuterol y-awarded yellow jersey after Floyd Landis was stripped of his title for test ing positive for synthetic testosterone z-Armstrong stripped of all titles after admitting to doping
Tennis
ATP GENERALI OPEN
Saturday at Tennis Stadium Kitzbuhel; Kitzbuhel, Austria; outdoors, Redl clay
MEN’S SINGLES, Final
Quentin Halys d.
#1 Alexander Bublik, 6-4, 7-6 (6).
ATP MILLENNIUM ESTORIL OPEN
Saturday at Clube de Tenis do Estoril ; Estoril, Portugal; outdoors, Red clay
MEN’S SINGLES, Semifinals
Luca Van Assche d.
Hugo Gaston, 6-4, 7-5.
#2 Luciano Darderi, 5-7, 7-6 (1), 7-6 (5).
WTA LIVESPORT PRAGUE OPEN
Saturday at TK Sparta Praha; Prague; outdoors, hardcourt
WOMEN’S SINGLES, Semifinals
WOMEN’S SINGLES, Semifinals
Lilli Tagger d. #2 Barbora Krejcikova,
6-7 (5), 6-3, 7-6 (4).
#5 Tereza Valentova, 7-6 (4), 6-3.
WTA HAMBURG EUROPEAN OPEN
Saturday at Am Rothenbaum Rot-Weiss Tennis Club; Hamburg, Germany; outur doors, Red clay
Elina Avanesyan, 7-6 (3), 4-6, 7-6 (2).
Ahmed Abdelaziz, 6-1, 2-0. ret.
Alevtina Ibragimova, 6-3, 6-4.
#2 Lucia Bronzetti, 6-2, 6-3.
Jackson Koivun...............64-68-61—193 -20 Emiliano Grillo.................64-67-65—196 -17 Ben Kohles.......................62-69-65—196 -17 Michael Brennan............65-69-63—197 -16 Chandler Phillips........... 66-65-66—197 -16 Billy Horschel..................67-66-65—198 -15 Michael Kim.....................69-59-70—198 -15 Denny McCarthy............ 66-68-64—198 -15 Brian Harman................. 69-64-66—199 -14 Seamus Power............... 68-68-63—199 -14 Scottie Scheffler............65-70-64—199 -14 Davis Thompson............ 68-68-63—199 -14 Lee Hodges......................68-67-65—200 -13 Hideki Matsuyama........ 70-65-65—200 -13 Zac Blair.......................... 68-65-68—201 -12 Davis Chatfield............... 69-68-64—201 -12 Troy Merritt.................... 66-66-69—201 -12 Kevin Yu........................... 69-66-66—201 -12 Chandler Blanchet..........67-68-67—202 -11 Gary Woodland............... 64-71-67—202 -11 Zecheng Dou...................67-69-67—203 -10 Casey Jarvis....................71-66-66—203 -10 Chris Kirk.........................70-69-64—203 -10 Kurt Kitayama................ 68-69-66—203 -10 Hank Lebioda..................69-69-65—203 -10 Kevin Roy.........................65-70-68—203 -10 Austin Smotherman.......68-67-68—203 -10 Christiaan Bezuidenhout.. 68-67-69—204 -9 Ricky Castillo................... 71-68-65—204 -9 Patrick Fishburn..............70-68-66—204 -9 Beau Hossler.................... 69-68-67—204 -9 Mark Hubbard.................. 70-69-65—204 -9 Tom Kim............................ 68-69-67—204 -9 Keith Mitchell................... 68-69-67—204 -9 R. Neergaard-Petersen...66-72-66—204 -9 Kevin Streelman.............. 67-68-69—204 -9 Jesper Svensson...............65-69-70—204 -9 John VanDerLaan.............67-71-66—204 -9 Kris Ventura..................... 72-66-66—204 -9 Vince Whaley................... 67-69-68—204 -9 Zachary Bauchou............ 70-69-66—205 -8 Corey Conners................. 70-69-66—205 -8 Joel Dahmen..................... 70-69-66—205 -8 Neal Shipley...................... 70-69-66—205 -8 Mackenzie Hughes...........71-67-68—206 -7 Jake Knapp.........................68-70-68—206 -7 Jordan L. Smith.................71-68-67—206 -7 Jimmy Stanger..................69-70-67—206 -7 Trace Crowe......................67-72-68—207 -6 Austin Eckroat..................69-67-71—207 -6 Lucas Glover......................65-70-72—207 -6 John Parry......................... 69-69-69—207 -6 Camilo Villegas................ 69-69-69—207 -6 A.J. Ewart...........................69-69-70—208 -5 Max Greyserman..............69-70-69—208 -5 Hao-Tong Li....................... 68-68-72—208 -5 Pontus Nyholm..................68-69-71—208 -5 Matti Schmid.....................67-72-69—208 -5 Muzzy Donohue................73-63-73—209 -4 Lanto Griffin......................70-68-71—209 -4 Jeffrey Kang...................... 67-70-72—209 -4 Maverick McNealy............71-66-72—209 -4 Will Gordon........................ 68-70-72—210 -3 Fabián Gómez.....................71-67-72—210 -3 Rico Hoey............................67-72-71—210 -3 Sam Stevens......................68-69-73—210 -3
LIV UNITED KINGDOM
3rd of 4 rounds at JCB Golf and Country Club; Rocester, England; 7,332 yards; Par: 72
Teams scores
Ripper GC (C. Smith, L. Herbert, M.
Leishman, T. Smith, E. Smylie)
-41
Crushers GC (B. DeChambeau, P. Casey,
C. Howell III, A. Lahiri)
-32
Legion XIII (J. Rahm, T. Hatton, T. McKib
bin, C. Surratt)
-29
Torque GC (J. Niemann, A. Ancer, S.
Muñoz, C. Ortiz)
-19
Southern Guards GC (L. Oosthuizen, D.
Burmester, B. Grace, C. Schwartzel) -15
Majesticks GC (I. Poulter, L. Canter, S.
Horsfield, B. Schmidt, L. Westwood) -14
4Aces GC (D. Johnson, T. Detry, A. Kim, T.
Pieters)
-8
Fireballs GC (S. Garcia, J. Ballester, L.
Masaveu, D. Puig)
-5
Cleeks Golf Club (M. Kaymer, R. Bland, A.
Meronk, V. Perez, J. Catlin)
-3
RangeGoats GC (B. Watson, B. Campbell,
P. Uihlein, M. Wolff)
-3
Korean Golf Club (B. Hun An, M. Kim, D.
Lee, Y. Song)
E
OKGC (T. Gooch, J. Kakrak, G. McDowell,
H. Varner III)
+2
HyFlyers GC (M. La Sasso, P. Mickelson,
W. Ormsby, B. Steele, C. Tringale)
+3
Individual third round
Lucas Herbert
61-66-69-196 -20
Bryson DeChambeau
64-67-68-199 -17
Tyrrell Hatton
66-68-67-201 -15
Harold Varner III
66-69-68-203 -14
Cameron Smith
69-67-66-202 -14
Abraham Ancer
68-70-65-203 -13
Byeong-Hun An
67-68-70-205 -11
Marc Leishman
68-68-71-207
-9
Caleb Surratt
68-69-70-207
-9
Charles Howell III
68-70-69-207
-9
Peter Uihlein
69-67-72-208
-8
Adrian Meronk
70-68-70-208
-8
Scott Vincent
68-71-69-208
-8
SCOTTISH OPEN
3rd of 4 rounds at Dundonald Links; Troon, U.K.; 6,543 yards; Par: 72 Saturday’s third round
Jenny Shin........................ 66-67-71—204 -12 Pajaree Anannarukarn....71-69-69—209 -7 Erika Hara...........................70-70-71—211 -5 Esther Henseleit...............70-68-73—211 -5 A Lim Kim............................67-72-74—213 -3 Lauren Coughlin................66-74-74—214 -2 Miyu Yamashita.................70-74-70—214 -2 Ryann O’Toole.....................73-72-71—216 E Amy Yang............................ 76-69-71—216 E Rose Zhang..........................73-72-71—216 E Diksha Dagar.....................74-73-70—217 +1 Daniela Darquea...............71-72-74—217 +1 Aki Iwai..............................78-70-69—217 +1 Ariya Jutanugarn..............73-73-71—217 +1 Leona Maguire................. 72-72-73—217 +1 Chanettee Wannasaen....71-76-70—217 +1 Ina Yoon.............................73-68-76—217 +1 Hyo Joo Kim......................75-70-73—218 +2 Julia Lopez Ramirez.........71-74-73—218 +2 Patty Tavatanakit............71-69-78—218 +2 Nataliya Guseva............... 72-74-73—219 +3 Maja Stark......................... 74-72-73—219 +3 Weiwei Zhang...................73-73-73—219 +3 Alice Hewson....................75-70-75—220 +4 Grace Kim.........................74-70-76—220 +4 Sei Young Kim..................75-72-73—220 +4 Mi Hyang Lee....................75-68-77—220 +4 Nastasia Nadaud............. 75-71-74—220 +4 Helen Briem...................... 77-70-74—221 +5 Moa Folke..........................76-70-75—221 +5 Amelia Garvey..................76-73-72—221 +5 Chizzy Iwai.......................72-74-75—221 +5 Nelly Korda.......................72-76-73—221 +5 Pia Babnik......................... 77-71-74—222 +6 Jenny Bae..........................72-76-74—222 +6 Hye Jin Choi......................76-70-76—222 +6 Allisen Corpuz..................78-72-72—222 +6 Amanda Doherty.............72-73-77—222 +6 Sara Kouskova.................77-69-76—222 +6 Anna Nordqvist................70-79-73—222 +6 P. Roussin-Bouchard.......73-73-76—222 +6 Lottie Woad......................74-70-78—222 +6 Arpichaya Yubol..............73-72-77—222 +6
ISPS HANDA SENIOR OPEN
3rd of 4 rounds at Kings Course; Auchte rarder, U.K.: 6,859 yards; Par: 70 Saturday’s third round
Jerry Kelly.........................66-68-68—202 -8 Cameron Percy.................63-68-71—202 -8 Peter Baker........................69-69-67—205 -5 Darren Fichardt...............70-68-68—206 -4 Markus Brier...................... 67-69-71—207 -3 Ernie Els...............................65-71-71—207 -3 Pat Perez............................65-75-67—207 -3 Alex Cejka..........................68-70-70—208 -2 K.J. Choi..............................70-70-68—208 -2 Clark Dennis......................69-72-67—208 -2 Zach Johnson....................67-73-68—208 -2 Tag Ridings........................66-72-70—208 -2 Rory Sabbatini..................67-73-68—208 -2 Steve Allan.........................69-70-70—209 -1 Matt Gogel.........................68-69-72—209 -1 Tim Petrovic.......................69-75-66—210 E Charlie Wi............................67-76-67—210 E Steven Alker.....................67-76-68—211 +1 Emanuele Canonica........66-76-69—211 +1 Matthew Cort................... 72-67-72—211 +1 Patrik Sjoland...................70-72-69—211 +1 Henrik Stenson................68-68-75—211 +1 Boo Weekley......................67-74-70—211 +1 Jamie Donaldson.............68-74-70—212 +2 Bradley Dredge................ 72-70-70—212 +2 Stephen Gallacher...........72-69-71—212 +2 Retief Goosen....................70-71-71—212 +2 Miguel Angel Jimenez.....65-75-72—212 +2 Maarten Lafeber..............71-72-69—212 +2 Tom Pernice...................... 65-73-74—212 +2 Ryan Armour.....................67-72-74—213 +3 Stewart Cink..................... 71-72-70—213 +3 Johan Edfors.....................66-77-70—213 +3 Mathew Goggin................ 70-72-71—213 +3 Paul Goydos...................... 70-71-72—213 +3 Richard Green.................. 69-73-71—213 +3 Mark Hensby.................... 69-71-73—213 +3 Rod Pampling...................73-69-71—213 +3 Paul Stankowski..............70-73-70—213 +3 Greig Hutcheon................ 70-73-71—214 +4 Phillip Price.......................75-68-71—214 +4 Jean-Francois Remesy.... 69-71-74—214 +4 Thammanoon Sriroj........72-69-73—214 +4
WNBA All Star Caitlin Clark shoots during practice Friday at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. PAUL BEATY/AP
League continues to be scrutinized
By Alanis Thames ASSOCIATED PRESS
The WNBA has never been bigger.
More people are watch ing. More are investing. Salaries for many players are higher than ever. But mounting turmoil and discord have been a part of this transformative period that has featured a land mark collective bargaining agreement, league expan sion and skyrocketing player recognition. It seems to have reached a new flashpoint, as discussions about race, gender and sexuality made headlines ahead of Satur day’s WNBA All-Star Game. Race-driven conversations resurfaced after an incident between Fever guard Caitlin Clark and Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas, while players continued to voice frustra tions with WNBA Commis sioner Cathy Engelbert and leadership over what they say is a lack of protection from social media harassment and divisive remarks.
“It is a moment to be cele brated without a doubt,” said Ketra Armstrong, sport management professor and director of the Center for Race and Ethnicity in Sport at the University of Michi gan. “We want to celebrate what’s great. But sometimes, the progress can overshadow, still, where the perils are.”
Issues of race, gender and representation have been an undercurrent throughout the league’s history. Debates over those issues have grown as women’s sports have exploded. And they remain a challenge that shape the WNBA’s — and most other pro sports leagues, for that matter — public and online discourse.
Shanahan limited in camp after car crash
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49ers coach Kyle Shana han suffered a concussion and other injuries in a car crash earlier this month that will limit his participation at the start of training camp, the team announced Saturday, when camp opened.
The two-car accident happened on July 14 in Palo Alto, leading to Shanahan being taken to the hospital. The other driver was not hospitalized. Palo Alto police Lt. Nicholas Martinez said there was no evidence that either driver was impaired and that both cooperated with police. No one was cited in the collision.
Niners general manager John Lynch said Shanahan sustained a concussion, along with a broken nose, broken ribs and an injured hand.
“Kyle is doing good,” Lynch said Saturday. “He’s got some bumps and bruises. He did suffer a concussion in the accident, has some linger ing effects from that concus sion.”
Lynch said Shanahan is going through the same type of protocol that players undergo after a concussion and that doctors would deter mine when he will be able to be back at full speed. Lynch said Shanahan might be on the practice field when drills start on Sunday but won’t run practice or team meetings until he is recovered.
“This is what a sports league” is, said David Berri, sports economist and economics professor at Southern Utah University. He cited the NFL’s Rooney Rule as an example. “If a sports league is going to get atten tion, you’re going to get atten tion for these things as well.”
Contentious conversations also spread to issues of trans gender athletes and harass ment.
WNBA veteran Brianna Turner said on social media this week that her former team, the Fever, fired a male employee last season for sexual harassment. Turner, who was with the Fever last season but now plays for the Aces, said Fever players were encouraged not to discuss the firing. Turner’s comments came as she defended transgender athletes days after Fever forward Sophie Cunningham spoke on trans gender athletes competing in women’s sports.
“I got a lot of negative feed back about me hating trans. And I’m like, ‘I never once said that,’” Cunningham was quoted as saying in a story published by ESPN. “I think that I am here to extend love. But I also think with that love is truth, being honest. And I want to protect young girls in a locker room, or young girls in sport who shouldn’t have to go against biological men.”
Since she entered the league, Clark and her WNBA peers have become proxies for long-standing American issues — from race, gender and sexual orientation to who receives attention and who doesn’t.
“There’s a lot to celebrate,” Armstrong said, “but race still matters. Race will always matter. It just depends on how we make it matter.”
team and unable to sign with another franchise.
Lynch declined to answer any questions Saturday about Aiyuk’s status as the former star receiver remains on the reserve/left squad list that
he was placed on late last season.
Rams coach Sean McVay says Aaron Donald is still determining whether he is ready and able to return to the team. The Rams
will welcome the super star defensive lineman if he decides to end his two-year retirement.
Auto racing: Carson Hocevar used a late qualifying run to knock Tyler Reddick out of the No. 1 spot, then survived a late charge from Daniel Suarez to capture his first Brickyard 400 pole.
Golf: PGA Tour rookie Jack son Koivun shot a 61 in the third round of the 3M Open to take a three-stroke lead at 20-under par.
Track and field: Gabby Thomas chose to view herself as “healing” instead of “injured” last year. That, in short, is how the Olym pic gold medalist in track — slowed, then eventually stopped by an aching Achilles tendon — made it through a frustrating 2025 and turned it into a much more interesting and successful 2026. Thomas isn’t competing this weekend at U.S. championships, but she says that’s not a sign she’s injured. She’s simply tailoring her schedule toward events in Europe.
Better late than never
James listened
to Embiid’s 76ers’
pitch, 12 years later
By Dan Gelston ASSOCIATED PRESS
PHILADELPHIA — The social media pitch to bring LeBron James to Philadelphia was an almost naive one from Joel Embiid.
“ @KingJames hey bro hope you’re having a good day...... Want to join us in philly?? Peace,” Embiid wrote.
His recruitment skills were on point and James — the four- time NBA champion and career scoring leader — will join Embiid in a startling turn of events on the 76ers.
‘A STAR’
Ok, fine, just a short 12 years after the July 1, 2014, post.
The 76ers expect James to be worth the wait and hope he can win an NBA cham pionship in Philadelphia
much as he did in his previ ous three stops in Cleveland, Miami and with the Lakers.
The 76ers are used to play ing the long game. The fran chise hasn’t won an NBA championship since 1983, when Julius Erving still soared and a year before James was born.
Certainly not as dominant as he was in his MVP heyday, LeBron James is still, well LeBron James and his addi tion should lift any team mired in the NBA mucky middle such as the Sixers into conten tion.
Throw him into in a lineup that includes a league MVP in Embiid, All-Stars Tyrese Maxey and Jaylen Brown, and promising second-year standout VJ Edgecombe, and it’s no shock the Sixers moved up few a few pegs Friday on the betting board and into the short list of favorites for an NBA title.
Just not the favorite. James is again chasing a ring and his arrival on a two-year deal for the veter ans’ minimum of about $3.9 million per season shook up the Sixers and put the East ern Conference on notice — yes, even the NBA champion Knicks — that a real cham pionship contender might finally emerge in Philly.
THE 76ERS WON THE OFFSEASON
Here they come, team of the year?
The Sixers earned straight A’s on their summer school report card even before James said he would sign with team.
The Sixers fired team president Daryl Morey and replaced him with longtime Cleveland executive Mike Gansey, who came out swing ing for the fences in his first month on the job. He pulled off the shocker of a trade with Boston that landed them Brown — the 2024 NBA Finals MVP, a five-time All-Star and the league’s fourth-leading scorer this past season.
It’s difficult to fathom that an oft-injured Embiid — who won Olympic gold with James — and Maxey alone would have been enough to coax James to Philadelphia.
But adding a stud like Brown?
Brown surely played a key deciding factor in James’ deci sion — his “last” one, he says — and now the Sixers boast perhaps the top starting five in the NBA.
And boy, what a bargain. There are some caveats, of course.
James turns 42 in Decem ber and there are a lot of miles on those legs. James battled injuries last season and played in only 60 games. Embiid has never been reliable with only 57 combined games played the last two seasons, and the Sixers have churned through a slew of imported stars over the last decade — James
Harden, Jimmy Butler, Paul George — and still haven’t advanced out of the second round since 2001.
There’s only one ball and a lot of talent that has the resume to command it.
But with apologies to Wilt Chamberlain, many, many apologies, James becomes the most accomplished player to ever wear a 76ers uniform.
He won’t be alone in that No. 23 uniform — Fanatics sold out almost instantly of his jerseys on Friday.
It’s also a big win for front office boss Bob Myers, who openly pitched for James to sign in Philadelphia on his agent’s podcast and won four championships as a Golden State Warriors executive.
THE BALANCE OF POWER SHIFTS IN THE EAST. NOT BY MUCH
The Sixers ended their season with a second-round sweep to Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and the NBA champion Knicks.
The Knicks are still the team to beat. By talent, by virtue of winning it all and, at least out of the East, the betting favorite to again reach the NBA Finals.
The Knicks have largely stayed pat while other hope ful contenders went for major moves.
The Heat — hey, when exactly is that presser? — like their chances after they traded with the Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
The two-time MVP was the latest on a long list of super star acquisitions made since Pat Riley arrived to take over as team president in 1995.
Much like the Sixers before they acquired Brown, the Heat are a two-star team with Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo. Antetokounmpo, Adebayo and James would have made them a new Big 3, much like when James won titles in Miami with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh.
The Raptors are hope ful for a resolution to their held-up trade with the Clip pers that should land them Kawhi Leonard. The trade is on hold pending the outcome of the NBA’s investigation into whether the Clippers circum vented salary cap rules.
IT’S A BAD DAY FOR CLEVELAND
The Cavaliers would have loved a sentimental third tour with James and have the fran chise’s greatest player eventu ally retire in Cleveland.
James instead left the Cavaliers in a lurch, and they have to hope they can re-sign 36-year-old James Harden as part of a lineup that includes Jarrett Allen, Evan Mobley and Donovan Mitchell.
They will be projected to finish behind the Knicks and 76ers in the East.
Don’t forget, Detroit won 60 games last season and would like to prove its early playoff exit was a part of the growing pains of a contender.
LEBRON’S LEGACY
Look, James’ legacy is set and not even a flameout in Philly is going to change his indelible stamp on the game from the court to the cash register.
There is one major mark he could hit should he send the Sixers on a parade route down Broad Street. He would become the first player to win NBA titles with four teams.
Sixers coach Nick Nurse turned 59 on Friday and there’s no better professional gift he could have received than LeBron James.
Purchased on a discount rack.
Look for the ride of a life time in Philadelphia where the franchise wants to reach the sky again just like it did with Dr. J.
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert addresses reporters before the All-Star Game on Saturday at the United Center.
JOHN J. KIM/CHICAGO TRIBUNE PHOTOS
WNBA ALL-STAR WEEKEND NOTES Engelbert talks league issues
rookie Miles ‘a star’
By Colleen Kane and Julia Poe CHICAGO TRIBUNE
This weekend marked a moment of celebration for the WNBA, which used All-Star festivities in Chicago as a greater platform to celebrate the league’s 30th season.
But this milestone also serves as a pivotal moment for league Commis sioner Cathy Engelbert, whose contract is set to expire at the end of the season. Under Engelbert, the WNBA has recorded historic growth as the popu larity of women’s basketball — and women’s sports in general — exploded to unprecedented levels. But Engelbert often has chafed against the players of the league, especially over the last year amid a contentious collective bargaining period.
Engelbert did not directly answer a question about whether she expects to be the commissioner in 2027 and beyond. Instead, she focused on her pride in the growth of the league office, which has expanded to more than 100 employees after staffing only 12 people when Engelbert took over in 2019.
“Obviously I’m so blessed to have been at the helm of this league during this incredible hypergrowth period, so blessed that these players are putting the product on the court they are every night, that they stand for the values that the ‘W’ has long sought for,” Engelbert, 61, said. “I will just continue to do my job and execute the strategy because it has been working.”
Although Engelbert mostly high lighted the accomplishments and strengths of the league, she did admit one area for her own improvement: communication.
WNBA players have frequently crit icized Engelbert for an apparent lack of care or communication, which included failing to reach out to players when they broke records or suffered injuries. Engel bert emphasized that she is working to create better habits of communication from the league office, such as utilizing text messages rather than emails.
“We need to be better,” Engelbert said. “There’s no doubt. I need to be better. Everybody needs to be better at commu nication all the time. So we’ll continue to work on that and communicate.”
Here are other things we saw and heard at WNBA All-Star weekend.
WNBA INVESTS IN REPLAY CENTER
During Saturday’s pregame news conference, Engelbert also announced that the WNBA will unveil a replay center for the 2027 season. This mech anism will be modeled off the NBA’s replay center, which was launched in 2014. The implementation of this system requires an update to the in-arena tech nology used in every playing environ ment in the league, allowing every game to be connected directly to a localized center in an offsite location.
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Shooting Stars event, which aligns with the team’s injuries affecting most of its starters. And the Sky still are grappling with the “what if” questions caused by the loss of Rickea Jackson, who was trending toward her first All-Star selection until a red-hot start to the season was cut short by a torn ACL.
Still, these factors can’t outweigh the reality: Despite serving as the host team, the Sky spent the weekend stuck on the sidelines.
Sky ownership made the only bid for this year’s All-Star weekend. And for three days, it threw one hell of a party. But what does it mean to host something like this if your team is so dysfunctional that it can’t provide a single player to participate in the centerpiece event?
Team Spoon players Caitlin Clark, from left, Aliyah Boston, A’ja Wilson, Olivia Miles and Jessica Shepard are introduced for the WNBA All-Star Game.
Two Minute report — a mainstay of late-game transparency in the NBA — although Engelbert said the league hopes to adopt these types of officiat ing resources eventually as investment continues to improve.
Officiating is a crucial focal point for the WNBA. The league shifted its approach to officiating this season with an emphasis on increasing foul calls and diluting the amount of unnecessary physicality in the game. Engelbert listed a series of statistics — including the fact that scoring, offensive pace, offensive rating and field goals made are all at an all-time high — that she considers to be victories borne of this shift in officiating.
“That’s what we heard from players — (they) want more freedom of move ment,” Engelbert said. “We got it. Now, there’s always a calibration and adjust ment period … but I think it’s adjust ing, even over the past couple weeks. I know in officiating, we always need to be better. … We’re throwing a lot at this to make sure we do have the best officials in the women’s game.”
Hall of Famer Teresa Weatherspoon, who drafted one of the All-Star teams, said former Notre Dame and TCU star Olivia Miles is a player on her team who reminds her of herself.
When Miles was asked pregame if she knew much about Weatherspoon’s game, she admitted she didn’t, telling her fellow All-Stars at her media availability that she was born in 2003.
Four-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson, sitting to Miles’ left and born in 1996, was aghast at the birth year.
“Oh, my God,” Wilson said after turn ing away in shock.
That youth, of course, played into the excitement Wilson shared about what Miles has done in her rookie season for the Minnesota Lynx. Miles is averaging 19.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and six assists per game and was named an All-Star starter, just the 11th rookie in WNBA history to earn that distinction.
“You’re a star,” Wilson told Miles. “For real, you’re a star. You’re going to have a really, really good career in this league, not only because of your game of course but the way that you carry yourself off the
messy exit of Sylvia Fowles in 2014. But it’s important to remember that they haven’t been truly bad in quite some time. Not like this. The Sky had not gone a season without at least one All-Star since 2016. In the 21-year history of the franchise, only four times have they not had All-Star.
The landscape surrounding the All-Star Game obviously has changed. The WNBA is significantly larger in 2026 than it was a decade prior. As more teams enter the league, it will become increasingly difficult for players to earn spots on these exclu- sive rosters. Still, this year’s absence captures the Sky’s solemn slide out of leaguewide relevancy as they trend closer toward their third straight season without a playoff berth.
court. I love how unapologetic you are. And that’s always going to get you far in life.
“As you continue to grow, as you continue to be in this league, you’ll find even more ways to still get to your spots and push it, and that’s going to be excit ing to see.”
Miles wasn’t the only rookie to grab attention over the weekend.
Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd became the first WNBA rookie to win the 3-Point Contest on Friday night at Wintrust Arena. She scored a 30 in the final round.
FEEL-GOOD MOMENT
High schooler Jezelle “GG” Banks, 17, sat between former WNBA MVP Elena Delle Donne and current WNBA star Shakira Austin on Friday night and was beaming.
Banks had just explained to a room full of reporters how she thought Delle Donne and Austin were amazing players, role models and leaders. She said she was so happy to be with them on Team Wash ington in the Shooting Stars competition at All-Star weekend festivities.
The new competition paired WNBA legends and current players with an EYBL player to compete on teams in a 3-point contest.
“We’re glad we had you!” Delle Donne and Austin both jumped in.
Banks’ reaction to winning the new event in front of a big Wintrust Arena crowd made for a touching moment.
“With these two, I knew we were going to get the dub,” Banks said. “I was very excited. But I didn’t think it was going to be like this. Man, this is packed — in here (the media room) too. But it’s an awesome experience for sure.”
The story was made better because Banks played a huge role in helping Team Washington win, including hitting two shots near half-court in the first round.
“She carried,” Austin said. “You could just tell her energy. As soon as we started, it was confidence. I think that showed in how she hit those tough shots. Those were very far. They were literally half- court shots. I’m over here bricking, I’m looking at her, she’s over here, ‘Cash, cash, cash.’ I’m like, Oh, my God.’ To have that confidence so young. I was nervous. It didn’t look like she was nervous.”
this team rarely has been sidelined from the greater zeitgeist of the league. And the Sky have never truly existed without a center of gravity around which to revolve.
From Candice Dupree to Elena Delle Donne to Allie Quigley to Angel Reese, this franchise is defined by the rich bevy of talent that always stocked the sidelines. They weren’t always happy or healthy, but the Sky almost always have had a star. There are plenty of ways to win games (and a championship) in the WNBA, but the baseline logic is simple: Find a star. Develop the player. Reap the rewards. But for now, the Sky neither have a star nor a clear path to acquire one. And while the city recovers from the hangover of a weekend well-spent on women’s sports, the Sky must face down the back end of a season that is already almost lost.
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Dear Eric: A few years ago, I was directly responsible for saving “Peter’s” life. I did not know Peter before this event, and soon afterward, he and his family reached out to thank me and ask to meet me, obviously under better circumstances.
I agreed to the meeting and, to be blunt, I regret it completely. Peter is a perfectly decent person. But we just don’t have anything in common.
But he and several members of his family will not stop calling me, texting me, et cetera. I’m his hero, which in their eyes seems to translate to being his friend. But, honest to God, I do not like him. To be blunt, he annoys me.
He has done nothing wrong. He is just not some one who I would choose to be friends with. However, I keep responding due to feeling horrible about it/ how we actually met.
I have backed off consid erably in responding to text messages, hoping that they would take a hint, but he and his family haven’t.
I don’t wish to be friends with any of them. I just don’t know how to do so without hurting their feel ings. Any advice on how to get rid of them? I know I sound horrible, and I’m sorry, but I seriously need them to stop bothering me. — Not the Hero
Dear Hero: Your core desire — to not be drawn into a relationship with people you don’t jibe with — isn’t so horrible. If you hadn’t met while saving Peter’s life, it would probably be easier to disengage. Some people don’t get along, and that’s fine.
It’s possible to have a
“breakup” conversation that’s brief, clear and kind. Tell Peter that you’re glad you were able to be there for him but that the ongo ing contact has been a little intense. It’s fine to say something along the lines of: “I’m not in a place to be friends, but I wish you well.”
This may sting to hear, but it’s better to be honest in this way than to carry resentment. What you’re doing is communicat ing what you want, rather than continuing to try to meet his expectations. He may feel that the universe
He may feel that the
universe brought
you together, but the universe did not necessarily bring you
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brought you together, but the universe did not neces sarily bring you together forever. Tell him that you’re glad to have saved his life, and you wish him nothing but the best for the rest of it.
Dear Eric: My husband and I have been married 10 years. I’m 84, and he is 75 now. My vision was to travel a bit and enjoy retirement. Two years into the marriage he started falling, after many neurologist visits and many medical tests, it is severe neuropathy. He cannot walk or drive, he works out three times a week in an effort to main tain what mobility he has.
I work daily to keep him motivated and support ive. Nevertheless, I want to travel. I want to be free. I don’t know what to do. I’m so frustrated.
Do I stay with him, or do I leave and go my own way? I feel so guilty when I think this way, but this is not what I signed up for. I don’t know what to do. Please, help me. — Stuck Wife
Dear Wife: No one knows what they’re signing up for when they begin a relation ship, particularly marriage. We are all almost guaran teed to be presented with unexpected challenges.
Part of the solution involves accepting what we cannot change. But an equal part involves know ing when and how to reach out for help.
So, there are other options besides leaving him and staying stuck. First, it’s helpful to acknowledge that this is not what he chose. It’s a hard situation for both of you, in different ways of course.
It’s OK to acknowledge that this is not how you saw your life going. Prevent ing yourself from doing so will just lead to resentment, which will poison your marriage.
Next, have a conversation with him about bringing in help that will allow you time to travel and refresh yourself. That might look like a home health aide, a friend or relative, or some one else, depending on the specific needs he has. Ask him about his feelings on the matter. He may well want you to pursue this part of your dream.
Traveling involves coming back. It’s possible that some of the guilt and frustration you’re experi encing stems from feeling trapped. There are some aspects of his health chal lenges that are keeping you both from the lives you wanted.
But take a lesson from the way he works out regularly to maintain mobility. He can’t do exactly what he wants but is doing what he can. You can, as well, while still maintaining a connec tion to and caring for some one that you love.
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It was a Thursday after noon in early July, and Carolyn Pinta was home alone when she heard a knock on the door. She hesi tated before she answered, unsure about her unex pected guest’s intentions.
The intentions, it turns out, were lovely.
Standing at Pinta’s front door was Katie Benn, an air defense officer in the U.S. Army. Benn was visit ing Chicago and decided to track down the Pinta Pride Project headquarters in nearby Buffalo Grove, Illinois, using the return address on dozens of post cards and holiday cards and other missives she had been receiving, reminding her she’s loved and supported and worthy of both.
Benn, who has served in the Army for 13 years, is transgender. When President Donald Trump ordered a ban on trans service members, Benn was placed on administrative absence and hasn’t returned to duty.
“The Army has been my family since I first enlisted,” Benn told me.
Being separated from them plunged her into a dark period, she said. At points, she considered suicide.
Cards from strangers convinced her otherwise.
Those cards originated with Pinta, who launched a campaign in 2022 to send holiday cards to people in the LGBTQ+ community who’ve been shunned by their families. Pinta hosted card-writing parties and spread the word on social media and through my columns and, all told, sent out around 2,100 cards that year.
Four years later, the campaign has gone global,
Katie Benn, left, tracked down Carolyn Pinta to tell her how much her card-writing campaign meant to her. BOB PINTA
with folks sending and receiving cards in all 50 states and a handful of countries.
“People start reaching out, I’m not kidding you, in August,” Pinta told me in December. “ ‘Are you doing that card-writing thing again? I want to partici pate.’ ”
Companies across the country host card-writing days. Alpha Phi sorority at Miami University in Ohio
gathered to write dozens of cards. Families weave card- writing into their Thanks giving celebrations and text Pinta the photos.
Folks who receive the cards also send Pinta photos — of their tables covered in cards, their refrigerators covered in cards, their mail boxes stuffed with cards.
Benn’s cards arrived at a critical time. So she went looking for Pinta to tell her.
“I wanted to assure her
that there were real humans on the other end receiving these messages, and that the effort was greatly appreci ated,” Benn said. “I didn’t want her to think that she was sending these letters off into the void to no effect. I’m obviously only speaking from my personal experi ence, but she touched at least my life in a meaningful way.”
Pinta and her husband, Bob, treated Benn to dinner
that night.
“It’s very easy for people to be pessimistic,” Benn told me. “It’s very easy for people to be jaded. And sometimes we forget the simplicity of reaching out to other human beings. There is real power at looking at someone who feels unloved and telling them, ‘You are loved.’ ”
Benn made clear that her opinions don’t represent the Department of Defense or
the U.S. Army. She’s speak ing as an individual, she clarified. But she’s speaking from experience.
“I’ve been to many differ ent places in the world and seen many different situa tions,” she said. “And every single person I’ve met, no matter their language or background, they want to feel connected to another human being. I don’t think we should ever sell that short.”
Before they went to dinner, Pinta called me to tell me about Benn. I’ve written about the card campaign every year, and Pinta wanted me to know the impact.
But I’m just writing a column. You all, so many of you, are writing the cards. You took Pinta’s audacious idea and turned it into something life-changing. You saved lives.
“For a lot of us,” Benn told me, “we’ve been discon nected from our birth fami lies for various reasons. I had found comfort with my Army family, so this expe rience the last year of being separated from them made me feel alone for a very, very long time.”
Which is exactly what Pinta set out to solve.
“This project helps people like myself, like others, know that someone out there is willing to put pen to paper and tell you you’re loved,” she said. “And there’s power in that.”
Benn keeps the letters and cards she has received in a drawer in her kitchen.
“I open that drawer and read one or two of them whenever I’m struggling,” she said. “I’m thankful for every person that has sent me a letter to fill that drawer with.”
I am, too.
Heidi Stevens is a Tribune Content Agency columnist. You can reach her at heidikstevens@gmail. com, find her on X at @ heidistevens13 or join her Heidi Stevens’ Balancing Act Facebook group.
SoulCycle class participants chat and enjoy ice cream and cocktails June 11 in the West Village in New York City. LAILA STEVENS/THE NEW YORK TIMES PHOTOS
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o get ready for their date, Nicole Ho and D.C. Banks stretched and hydrated. They were meet ing for the first time, just minutes before competing together as a mixed-doubles team in Hyrox, the popular fitness race.
For the next hour and 13 minutes, the couple ran laps side by side and took turns doing rigorous strength exercises, signaling when they needed the other to step in. At the end, flushed and sweaty, Banks, 32, and Ho, 31, exchanged numbers, mutually impressed.
At a fitness event like Hyrox, “There’s no faking it,” Banks said a few days after the race. “You’re in fight or flight, and you’re just going with it.”
Ho agreed. You can’t hide when you’re suffering, she said. “You’re huffing and puffing, you don’t look cute,” she added.
The couple met through Surf, the “official dating app partner” of Hyrox and one of a slew of new dating apps designed to connect people who like to work out. There’s also Leg Day, which went live in May and allows singles to meet while they are at the same gym. There’s Ateam, which bills itself as the “official dating app of wellness” and asks prospective users: “You’re high-performing. Are your
Parent struggles to maintain relationship with kids after moving away
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Q: My ex is a terrible co-par ent. When we divorced, I remarried soon afterward, but I have stayed open to co-parenting with their mother. We had to move an hour away, and so my time with the kids had to change. I now have most weekends, but my relationship with the kids has changed. They are very attached to their
relationships?”
These apps rely on the premise that people who devote time and energy to fitness share values and interests beyond raising their heart rate. They also all aim to help users meet in person as quickly as possi ble, pitching themselves as antidotes to swipe fatigue.
“I’m so over dating apps,” Sam Mackoff, 31, said while drinking a mocktail at an Ateam post-workout mixer at a SoulCycle in New York City. She figured if she met a guy at a spin class, he would at least share her love of cardio — which was more than she could say for many of the people she’d matched with on swipe-based apps.
Gary Lewandowski, a professor of psychology at Monmouth University who studies romantic relation ships, said that while our online selves are highly curated, “people are craving authenticity.” Meeting for a run or a game of pickleball may reveal compatibility with someone much faster than weeks of messaging, he said: It’s “less makeup and more sweatpants.”
MEETING PEOPLE WHERE THEY ARE
The concept of looking for love at the gym isn’t new. In 1983, not long after health clubs became coed, a Roll ing Stone cover story called gyms “the new singles bars.” But in the decades that followed, the culture and etiquette in most (though
mother, and she will not do anything to help improve my relationship with them. She says that’s my job, but how can I do that only six days a month? A: First, your ex is partially right. Your relationship with your children is ulti mately your responsibil ity. But good co-parenting also means recognizing that children benefit when both parents support the child’s relationship with the
not all) gyms shifted. A greater diversity of people started going to the gym and for reasons beyond look ing fit — on the advice of their doctor, for example, or for their mental health. By 2006, an article in this paper reported that, in most fitness spaces, “the idea of the gym as a pickup spot is about as passé as neon pink leg warmers.”
But 20 years later, could a generational shift in how people socialize and spend their free time send the pendulum back in the other direction, minus the thong leotards and tiny track shorts?
Generation Z is spending more time and money on fitness and less on alcohol and bars. And gyms are now a gathering place for more young people, said Alexan dra Solomon, a therapist and adjunct professor at Northwestern University who specializes in intimate relationships.
For those committed to their gym schedule, these apps might also have a logis tical upside. “A lot of love is chemistry and emotion, but a lot is, like, coordinating two lives,” Solomon said.
But even in shared envi ronments, people struggle to meet in real life today, she said. In a post-#MeToo
world, she added, many people are hesitant to approach someone they don’t know in public, and many people are leery of being approached.
other parent. That’s part of putting the children first.
Unfortunately, after divorce, some parents quietly step back from encouraging that connec tion. They may not openly interfere, but they also don’t speak positively about the other parent, or make emotional space for the child to stay connected.
Enter: apps designed to reduce the awkwardness of a gym meet-cute gone wrong.
OPTING IN
This is essential given that plenty of people still have no interest in mixing dating and exercise, Lewandowski said. Many people already feel self-conscious at the gym or consider exercise sacred time to themselves, and many women have been harassed while working out. Having the ability to explic itly opt in can help people feel safe at the gym.
Junita Siagian, 36, who does Hyrox races and runs marathons, said she had a rule of never dating people who go to her regular gym. “If I mess it up, then I have to mess up my fitness routine,” she said at the Ateam mixer.
She said she hoped fitness dating apps could help her meet someone who cared about being active as much as she did — ideally some one who worked out in another part of town.
These apps allow users to choose exactly how and when they want to mix dating and fitness. At Hyrox events, users of the Surf app wear pink bracelets to signal that they’re ready to mingle.
“We give you the upside of meeting someone at the gym without the downside of being off-putting,” said Rob Long, the 38-year-old co-founder and CEO of Surf. “You can make the first
That doesn’t mean your children love you less. It means proximity matters.
That said, it’s also import ant to acknowledge that you made a choice that affected your children’s daily lives. You moved an hour away. Even if the move made sense financially, emotionally or for your new marriage, your children are likely to connect that move with your decision to build a new life elsewhere.
Participants pick out cocktails after the SoulCycle class. A new crop of dating apps want people to meet at the gym.
step when it’s appropriate, on each other’s own terms.”
Leg Day offers perhaps the most literal solution — at least in the two gym loca tions in Manhattan where it’s available. The app’s sole purpose is to help gymgoers meet while they’re in the same place, decreasing the chances that their gym crush will become the one that got away.
Leg Day’s users can choose to make themselves visible only to specific members, and indicate how they want to be approached — in person, via phone or via Instagram.
“It’s really just meant for that one moment where you want to start a conversa tion, but you don’t want to go about it the wrong way,” said Hamilton Harler, who created the app with his college friend Nima Attar, both of whom are 25.
Lewandowski sees value in this type of mutual consent. “It’s basically putting up this big green light on top of your head that says, you know, this is cool, it’s cool to approach,” he said.
The mistake many noncustodial parents make is trying to compete for affection. Weekends become packed with enter tainment, gifts or pressure for the children to “prove” their love. But relation ships are not built through grand gestures. They are built through consistency, emotional safety and genu ine connection over time.
SWEATING OUT THE DETAILS
People who have a shared interest in the gym don’t always have the same moti vations for being there, Solomon said, which could be a hurdle for these apps.
But even if your workout date is a dud, there can be benefits to meeting while in motion.
Solomon said she had long encouraged people to pick an activity that involves movement on a first date, “because at the end of the day, we’re all just a bunch of fancy mammals, you know?”
For many people, she said, sitting across from each other at a table can feel stifling. Plus, exercise trig gers the release of feel-good chemicals such as oxytocin, which helps with bonding, she said.
For Ho and Banks, going on a date at Hyrox felt as if it gave them an oppor tunity to show off the best version of themselves, they said. Whatever happens next, though, the date was a success in one way: They both got a great workout.
your relationship doesn’t exist only on those days.
Call consistently. Ask about ordinary things. Learn who their friends are. Watch their games, perfor mances and activities even when it’s inconvenient. Read bedtime stories over FaceTime when they’re younger. Text funny memes when they’re older. Become part of their daily emotional life, not just their weekend routine.
Pediatrics association revises policy as time to play cut at schools
By Cierra Morgan LOS ANGELES TIMES
At 10:30 a.m., the bell rings through the halls of William F. Prisk Elemen tary School in Long Beach, California, sending students racing onto the playground, throwing basketballs, doing cartwheels, gliding down slides.
Recess could very well be the most important 30 minutes of their school day for learning — and it has become a contested period for the nation’s youngest students. Teachers use it as a behavioral bargaining chip, administrators weigh playtime against sagging test scores and research ers argue over how best to structure the minutes.
The debate over recess has grown so confusing that recently the Ameri can Academy of Pediatrics stepped in and updated its policy statement. Play is not a reward, a privilege or wasted learning time. It is a developmental necessity.
California made recess the law beginning in the 2023-24 school year, requir ing at least 30 minutes of playtime daily for kinder garten through sixth grade students and banning teach ers and staff from taking it away as punishment.
However, researchers say there is not a process to evaluate whether schools are fully adhering to the mandate.
WHY HAS RECESS BECOME DEBATE POINT?
Under the federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, schools faced mount ing pressure to raise test scores, creating a funda mental tension between learning time and play time.
Up to 40% of U.S. school districts reduced or elimi nated recess during that era to free up more time for core academics, according to a national study published by the Centers for Disease
Students play during recess at an elementary school in Long Beach, California. GENARO MOLINA/LOS ANGELES TIMES
Control and Prevention and the group Springboard to Active Schools.
On one side of that tension, educators say their job is to prepare students academically for a complex, technology-driven society, according to the pediatrics association. On the other, educators point out that schools are responsible for developing the whole child, and that recess is not a break from learning — it is an inte gral part of it.
“Having kids sit in their seats for six hours a day is not necessarily a recipe for success,” said Rebecca London, a sociologist at University of Califor nia, Santa Cruz, who co- authored research that helped shape the legislation. “They need a brain break. Everybody needs a brain break.”
IS RECESS IMPORTANT?
The updated pediatrics statement draws on decades
of work in social and emotional development, physical health and cogni tive and academic perfor mance.
“For us, we want to know are the kids thriving during recess? Are they engaged? Are they actually being physically active? Are they benefiting from the play environment?” said Celeste Soto, executive director of Playworks in Southern Cali fornia, which helps schools and youth organizations plan out beneficial recess strategies.
On the cognitive side, pediatricians focus on what researchers call “wakeful rest.” When students learn new infor mation, the memory is fragile and the brain needs a pause from additional cognitive demands, accord ing to the pediatric associ ation. Recess can provide a low-demand break so that new information can stabilize before the next
lesson begins.
Physical activity during recess adds a second layer of benefit.
Moderate exercise has been shown to improve learning among students from elementary school through young adulthood, and the effects on atten tion, memory and executive function are well-docu mented, pediatricians say.
Despite this, the associa tion said recess remains at the discretion of individual teachers in many schools throughout the country.
“The students are defi nitely more focused when they’ve had that time to play — to put their energy out there,” said Katie Hickox, principal of Prisk Elemen tary. “But they also engage in important relationships with each other.”
SHOULD TEACHERS EVER TAKE AWAY RECESS?
The legal ban against withholding recess as
punishment has generated friction in California.
“Many teachers and other professionals in schools feel that in order to get kids to behave, you have to have a credible threat,” London said. “One of the easiest to implement: Kids care a lot about recess.”
In 2023, a Gallup Poll cited in an analysis of the California legislation found that 77% of principals nationwide reported taking recess away as punishment. Even in school districts with strong policies protecting recess, 60% of schools still withheld it for poor behav ior and 69% withheld it for incomplete academic work.
“There is no study out there that I have found that says this is an effective way of disciplining elementary school students,” London said. “Yet it’s a very common practice, because it’s acces sible.”
Soto also argues that the students most likely to have
recess taken away are the ones who tend to benefit from playtime the most.
“You think about a kiddo that maybe is having a hard time moving through their emotions, these are the kiddos that need to move their bodies,” she said.
WHAT TYPE OF PLAY WORKS BEST?
How a school organizes recess matters.
In structured play, adults lead the activity, versus free play, where the children figure out what to do with minimal adult direction.
At Prisk Elementary, students have four peri ods of play a day, varying between structured and unstructured play to prod early childhood develop ment — how to take a turn, how to invite play, how to accept that invitation, Hickox said.
DO ALL SCHOOLS HAVE ACCESS TO RECESS?
Research by the Amer ican Academy of Pediat rics shows that students who live in low-income neighborhoods and attend schools with higher propor tions of students of color receive less recess time and lower quality recess.
They are also more likely to have minimal or barren outdoor spaces, less equipment and adults who restrict access to what little equipment exists, according to the legislative analysis of the California law.
“The point of the bill was really to correct that and to make sure that every child had access,” London said, noting that the inequity was the primary motivation behind the law.
London asserts that early investment in recess qual ity, particularly organized, inclusive recess for the youngest students could interrupt the disciplinary pipeline before it starts.
“Rather than pull them from the recess environ ment, which is not going to teach them how to be successful in life, we should be pushing in with more recesses,” she said.
Rough-and-tumble play helps teach children to interact with the world
By Scott Ervin TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE
I was recently, and merci fully, on vacation.
The hotel pool was packed with people, many of whom had their children of all ages in the pool with them. Teenagers threw footballs, toddlers were swimming with floaties, and kids were swimming and jumping into the pool.
I was the only parent in the pool wrestling with his kid.
My daughter and I have been doing this in some form or fashion since she was very small. After she learned to swim, these matches continued in the pool.
I couldn’t help but notice that several parents looked at us askance: I’ve found this reaction to be common, but it always surprises me. Maybe it’s because we play so roughly.
Why do I play so rough with my daughter? Because it’s extremely fun, it’s good for her, and it’s good for us.
Wrestling with your kids, by land or by sea, is so good for their development. Interestingly, this is done by all mammals: wolves, sea lions, rodents, tigers and lions will all play-fight with their offspring. They do it for the same reasons that it’s important for humans to do so with their offspring: It has physical benefits of developing coordination and increasing strength.
There are other non- physical benefits for both non-human and human mammals alike, but since you, dear reader, are prob ably human, let’s concen trate on those.
We’ve evolved to do rough-and-tumble play with our offspring, and I, like you, if you have kids, started doing it when my daughter was an infant. It started by squeezing and hugging and grabbing her to make her laugh. I, like you, never had to be told to
Providing lookout spot can curb interest in counters
By Cathy M. Rosenthal TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY
Dear Cathy: We adopted an orange tabby, Wyatt, seven years ago and have been fighting all that time to keep him off our counters and tables. Initially, we tried things like spraying water at him when he jumped on counters and tables, but it had no effect, and nothing else we’ve tried has worked. I find it very unsanitary and upsetting to have a cat walking on our food prep/ serving surfaces. Can you offer any advice to stop this behavior? — Eileen, Wheaton, Illinois
Dear Eileen: From Wyatt’s perspective, the counter is a pretty wonderful place to be. It’s high, offers a great view of the household, and occasionally rewards him with food, crumbs or inter esting smells.
Spraying water didn’t work — and I’m not surprised: Many quickly learn that they can stay off the counter when you’re watching and hop right back up when you’re not. So, I would focus on making the counters less rewarding while giving Wyatt better alternatives.
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do this. We do it naturally because we were born to do it: We have evolved to instinctively bond with our kids in this way. It says to your kid: I am strong. You are safe. I am nice. You are strong enough to withstand me grabbing your little feet. I love you.
As kids get older and bigger and stronger, we move into more physically strenuous play as the learn ing continues: Kids learn how to be physically aggres sive within the boundaries set by the participants.
When the aggression really hurts, or is potentially dangerous, participants let each other know with a calm explanation, and the play is adjusted to make the play still sufficiently stren uous and fun, while being safer:
Oh, not so hard please.
Ooh, no contact to the face.
Ouch, be careful not to touch my earrings.
If anyone wants to stop, we stop.
Play itself is the primary way kids learn about how to properly interact with the world. Parent-kid rough- and-tumble play teaches kids to play as positive, pro-social game-players. This leads them to playing games properly when they start playing with peers.
Learning continues further as kids set up rules in their peer groups, with out the help of adults, that need to be followed, so the games can be and remain
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First, make sure he has access to acceptable high places such as a tall cat tree, window perch, or shelv ing designed for cats. Cats naturally like to observe their territory from above, so providing an approved lookout spot can reduce their interest in the count ers. Leave some high-value treats or rub catnip on his furniture to encourage Wyatt to use it.
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fun. This includes but is not limited to rough-and- tumble peer play. It also includes playing house, or role-playing with dolls and action figures: Playing competitively and play ing cooperatively require the same level of coopera tion, because both involve mutual agreement upon rules and then following those rules.
Just as soccer players mutually agree not to pick up the ball and run with it, everyone playing action figures must agree that Hulk can smash as long as he’s not Bruce Banner at the time and that Super man can fly as long as he has not been exposed to Kryptonite. Rules and the application of those rules must be discussed and negotiated in ways that don’t cause bigger prob lems. This process can also be described as “Learning How to Be a Person.”
If kids learn how to prop erly play games, people will invite them to play other games. I don’t know about you, but I want my daugh ter to be invited to play lots of games. I just hope that she never gets tired of wres tling with her dad.
Behavioral consultant Scott Ervin, M.Ed, is a parent and former teacher and principal. He is the author of “The Classroom Behavior Manual: How to Build Relationships, Share Control, and Teach Positive Behaviors.”
Second, consider using humane deterrents that work even when you’re not in the room. Double- sided pet training tape designed for household surfaces or a motion-acti vated air sprayer can make the counter less appealing without requiring you to constantly police the behav ior. (A motion-activated spray cat deterrent, such as the “PetSafe SSSCAT” or
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at brunch should help clean up
Judith Martin
MISS MANNERS
Dear Miss Manners: My husband and I hosted a brunch gathering of about 10 people at our home. We offered a wide spread of food and drinks, and we used paper plates and napkins to make cleaning up a little easier — and also because I’m in my third trimester and frankly, the idea of cleaning that many dishes had me feeling exhausted.
It was a wonderful time and a great opportunity to spend time with friends before the baby arrives. But throughout the party, there was something that bothered me. People ate and moved freely through out the house, and as they went, they left behind dirty glasses, paper plates, wadded-up napkins and empty (or half-empty) cans of seltzer.
Whenever I’m a guest in someone else’s space, I do my best to clean up after myself. I throw away trash, recycle what I can and take any dishware in need of washing to the sink.
By the end of the party, I was frustrated and also questioning myself. What are the expectations for cleaning up after oneself as a guest? Were my guests right, or am I right to be frustrated by what I perceive as their lack of consideration?
Gentle Reader: Technically, your guests are correct, because they have no busi ness barging uninvited into private family spaces such as a kitchen. That would, of course, be modified by your situation, though, since no well-mannered guest would watch a pregnant woman struggling under a
similar battery-operated systems, uses a movement sensor to automatically emit a quick, odorless burst of air when a cat approaches. The goal is for Wyatt to decide the counter isn’t worth the effort, not for him to associ ate the correction with you.
Finally, after seven years, this behavior is probably part of Wyatt’s daily routine. While you may be able to reduce it significantly, many cats continue to visit count ers when no one is around. For that reason, I encourage you to focus on manage ment as well: keep food put away, wipe down surfaces before meal preparation, and remember that cats are going to be cats.
Counter surfing is usually more frustrating than dangerous, although cats can be injured by jump ing onto a hot stove or encountering other kitchen hazards, such as knives left on the counter. From the beginning, cats should learn that kitchen counters are not a fun place to be. For young cats, a simple inter ruption — like a hand clap — can sometimes discourage those first attempts.
Just as important, however, is providing acceptable alternatives. When cats have appropriate
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load of plates without inter vening.
The thinking is that everyone takes a turn being host, and the cleaning you do now will be balanced by your carefree time as a guest in the future. But Miss Manners realizes that dates to a time when people reciprocated hospitality — and did not do half of their entertaining in the kitchen.
She has no objection to you and your friends having a different understanding, so long as two fundamen tal points are preserved — points about which she believes you to be in agree ment. First, that the guests are considerate and grate ful — even if that does not mean taking out the trash. And second, that the host ess’s primary concern is that her guests enjoy them selves — not who is right or wrong.
Dear Miss Manners: We had arranged with our son and daughter-in-law to babysit their 1- and 4-year-olds so they could go to an out-of- town concert, being gone for two nights. Three days before we were to arrive, the 4-year-old got sick and they took him to urgent care.
He continued to get worse, and the doctor sent them to the children’s hospital for tests. He was still quite sick the day before we were to arrive, and the doctors were still not sure what was up. They wanted to see him in the office the next day, when the parents would be gone, so we would have to take him.
We are in our 70s and have some health issues, and we were uncomfort able being with, and caring for, a sick child. We told our son we did not feel comfort able caring for the child and meeting with the doctor to go over test results.
We backed out, and they missed the concert. Our son is now not speaking to us.
places to climb and explore, you can often reduce counter surfing, even if you never eliminate it entirely.
Dear Cathy: I have a 7-year- old Golden Retriever who has rarely spent a night alone. Since I retired, she has been with me most of the time. When I travel, I typically hire a pet sitter who stays with her during the day and overnight.
I am planning a two-night trip in August, but this time my pet sitter has a prior commitment and cannot stay overnight. She will still visit several times through out the day, take my dog for her final walk around 10 p.m. and return around 8 a.m. the next morning.
My concern is that my dog has never been left alone overnight before. People tell me I am being neurotic and she will be fine, but I’m still nervous about it.
Do you think she’ll adjust, or is there anything I should do to prepare her for the change? — Jeff, Holtsville, New York
Dear Jeff: I don’t think you’re being neurotic at all. I think you’re being thought ful.
The good news is that
Who, if anyone, is overre acting here?
Gentle Reader: Wait — how is the child?
Miss Manners doesn’t even know him, and she is deeply worried about him, while his nearest rela tives are squabbling over a missed concert.
Are you monsters? The answer to who should have been on duty is: everybody! A seriously sick child is a family emergency. Someone needs to be with the child — not just to trans port him, but to comfort him. Someone needs to keep up with the doctors’ reports and instructions, and pick up any medicines that may be prescribed. Someone needs to run the household, making sure that everyone gets suffi cient food and rest. And, by the way, someone needs to look after the 1-year-old.
Here is what no one has to do: Go to a concert. Engage in hostilities. Shun family members or accuse them of overreacting.
Dear Miss Manners: There are so many etiquette rules stifling the truth. You’re not allowed to say that you had a terrible time at a party, that someone is ugly, that you hated a gift, etc.
Don’t you believe in free speech?
Gentle Reader: Of course Miss Manners, an Amer ican and a journalist, believes in free speech. She also believes in having the good sense to realize that you don’t always need to exercise it. And that is because she also believes in maintaining the peace.
To send a question to the Miss Manners team of Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin, go to missmanners. com or write them c/o Universal Uclick, 1130 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO 64106.
your dog will still have a familiar sitter visiting throughout the day, a late- night walk and a morn ing visit. While she may be a little confused by the change in routine at first, most dogs, if they don’t suffer from separation anxiety, adjust surprisingly well when they’re in their own homes surrounded by familiar sights, sounds and smells. So I think she will be fine.
Leave her with her usual bedding, water and perhaps some soft music or a televi sion for background noise. If she’s comfortable being alone during the day and doesn’t struggle with sepa ration anxiety, she’ll likely spend most of the night doing exactly what dogs do best — sleeping.
My guess? You’ll spend more time worrying about her than she will spend worrying about you. But that’s OK. That’s what great pet parents do.
Cathy M. Rosenthal is an animal advocate, author, columnist and pet expert. Send your questions, stories and tips to cathy@ petpundit.com. Please include your name, city and state. You can follow her @ cathymrosenthal.
Guest enjoy drinks, music, games and fellowship aboard a party bus on Daisy’s Black LA Food Tour, hosted by Daisy Miles, center. JASON ARMOND/LOS ANGELES TIMES PHOTOS 2025
By Danielle Dorsey LOS ANGELES TIMES I
t was approaching noon on a recent Saturday and a small crowd was forming outside of Southern Girl Desserts, a now-closed cookie shop at the Bald win Hills Crenshaw shopping plaza in Los Angeles.
“Are you here for Daisy’s tour?” Each person asked as they approached the group. We intro duced ourselves while we waited for host Daisy Miles to arrive.
Minutes later, a black party bus rounded the corner. The door opened, and Miles descended, immediately setting the tone with her outfit, a sparkly white dress with a matching ribbon tied in her braids.
“I hope you’re all hungry!” she exclaimed, stepping aside so we could scan our tickets and pile into the bus. Inside, black curtains blocked out the windows and purple neon lights zigzagged across the walls and ceiling.
The idea to start a food tour came in 2024, after Miles relocated back to Los Angeles following stints in Texas and Mexico. Every year for Black History Month, she had a tradition of spotlighting historical Black figures on her TikTok. That year, as a way to reacquaint herself with her home town, she decided to highlight some of the stalwarts in Los Angeles’ Black food scene. It was then she realized how much local restaurants were struggling and that industry chal lenges were even more pronounced among Black-owned businesses.
“After that, it was like, oh, my gosh, how can I help even more?” she said. “That’s when the thought clicked in my mind like, ‘You should do a food tour.’ ”
Miles held her first food tour during Black History Month last year, renting a party bus that made stops at Bayou Grille, Jamz Cream ery, Cousin’s Kitchen, Keokia’s Kitchen, Krab Queenz, Tev’s Kitchen and Southern Girl Desserts, the latter of which has since shifted to pop-ups and catering.
At first, sales were slow. It wasn’t until a local influencer shared the tour with their audience that the event went viral and tickets sold out. Just about every tour Miles has hosted since — at least one and up to four per month, including neighbor hood walking tours — has sold out.
Over time, the format has shifted. “On my first tour, I didn’t even know what I was doing,” Miles said.
A former teacher, she earned a bachelor’s degree in African American studies and a master’s in humanities. She has a full-time posi tion with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health and is raising a 4-year-old.
Ticket prices for Daisy’s Black LA Food Tour are now around $150. The tour length has extended from three to four hours, and each is now limited to five restaurant visits. She now has a social media manager and an assistant, and has expanded from one party bus up to four on her most recent tour. Miles offers corporate and private tours, with past clients that include award-winning film maker Ava DuVernay.
The group stops for a photo as the tour makes its way to Black-owned restaurants and food businesses in Los Angeles.
Tour participants are served shrimp and grits at the District by GS, from left, Creole shrimp and potatoes at Red’s Flavor Table, and champaign along with turkey chops and waffles at Chef Marilyn’s Breakfast Spot.
Our Saturday tour kicked off with a brief explanation of the day’s events. The bus would stop at each spot for 20 to 30 minutes, long enough to pass out food and some times drinks. It was hard not to be charmed by Miles, who next selected a DJ among the guests and helped them connect to the sound system. Soon, old-school West Coast rap was thumping through the speakers.
For the most part, we stayed on the bus during each stop, and the restau rant owner, chef or manager would climb on to tell us their story and explain what they were serving.
“I always appreciate Daisy because she brings good vibes every time she comes,” said Milli Jay, chef and owner of Breakfast With Milli, a cheery pink diner in a Baldwin Hills shopping center. In one hand, she held a shrimp burrito, a substitute for a guest who didn’t eat poultry. “I’m going to give her some discount cards so when y’all come back and see me tomorrow you don’t have to pay as much.”
Though restaurants are not compensated for participating in the tour, many are happy to become repeat stops and end up recom mending friends for the tour. Beyond brick and mortar stops, Miles also invites caterers, pop-up chefs and home-based food businesses to join.
“The restaurant gets new eyes on their food, on their restaurant,” Miles said. “Each tour I have at least three to five influencers, so not only are they getting my audience, but they’re getting the influencers’ audi ences as well.”
became evident. Two friends drove from Bakersfield, California, after meeting her on a recent cruise. One influencer met her at a local market, where she introduced herself and offered a free tour in exchange for social media content. A Sacramento, California, couple joined the tour on a whim after seeing one of Miles’ viral Instagram posts. They road- tripped overnight to make the noon meeting time and planned to drive back the next day.
Others were repeat customers. One woman wanted to try the party bus after doing one of Miles’ neigh borhood walking tours. Another attended the tours regularly as a way of trying new Black-owned food spots around the city.
The portions were generous, more like a hearty snack than a bite — a cup of Biscoff pudding from Tap Out Queen Treats, a fried turkey chop and waffle from Breakfast With Milli, a thin slice of jerk chicken pizza from Esco’s Pizza, a half- burger and onion rings from Phat Daddy’s and a baked chicken wing and half of an egg roll stuffed with yams, mac and cheese and collard greens from A Family Affair that I ended up saving to eat later.
As we rode around the city, occa sionally catching glimpses of the clear blue sky and leaning palm trees out of the bus’ curtained windows, I was reminded how rare it is for most Angelenos to explore the true sprawl of Los Angeles, particularly its tradi tionally Black neighborhoods.
tour gives exposure to those that are scared,” she said.
Between stops, Miles entertained us with Black trivia questions, complete with prizes. “Who can name three movies filmed in South- Central?” she asked. The winner of each round got a blast from a Cham pagne squirt gun into their mouth.
Those who prefer a more low- key atmosphere or to skip the booze should try Miles’ neighborhood walking tours, which have spanned sections of Inglewood, View Park- Windsor Hills and Compton. To make them as accessible as possible, the route is less than one mile on flat, paved sidewalk.
“The guests love it because you get to walk off the food,” Miles said.
More than a year since launching her food tours, Miles has no plans of slowing down. She has since created tours catering to Caribbean cuisine, Black-women owned spots and even taken visitors to Bloom Ranch, the largest Black-owned farm in Los Angeles County. In August, she is hosting a tour in Martha’s Vineyard just ahead of the island’s nine-day African American film festival.
Miles hopes to incorporate more education on future tours and is interested in partnering with real estate agents who can arrange stops at open houses and offer resources for curious first-time home buyers.
“I’m fighting against a system that’s trying to erase our businesses,” she said. “Black restaurants have to fight harder for the business loans, they have to fight harder for the grants. So for me to be able to high light them and expose them is a blessing.”
Rick Steves
Imagine blinking away the ocean spray as your inflatable dinghy bumps its way to a rocky pier — the only access point to an island that houses the eerie remains of a once-vibrant Irish culture. After disem barking, the captain says, “We’ll pick you back up in four hours.”
It’s now just you, a hand ful of fellow travelers and the lonesome island.
There are few better places in Europe to really “get away from it all” than Ireland’s Great Blasket Island. This mossy mound is the largest of The Blas kets, a group of rugged islands that float just off the Dingle Peninsula. It takes a sea-tumbled journey to get here, but those who make the effort are rewarded with an authentic look at tradi tional Irish life, far removed from the tourist crowds.
The community on Great Blasket was one of the final outposts of ancient Gaelic culture. Life here was hard, but manageable.
On this treeless island, residents were exposed to the elements and had to cut peat for fuel. Each family had a cow, a few sheep, and a plot of potatoes and oats. Islanders harvested fish from the sea, which always provided, so nobody went hungry.
World War I provided an occasional windfall, as valu able cargo washed ashore from merchant ships sunk by U-boats.
Because they were not entirely dependent on the potato, Islanders survived the Great Famine relatively unscathed — and at its peak, Great Blasket Island was home to around 180 people. But its population dwin dled in the 20th century, with many young Islanders leaving for a better, safer
Actor sets sights on singing at NY venue
By Jae-Ha Kim TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY
Oli Higginson is an actor based in London who’s best known as Footman John in the “Bridgerton” franchise. But he also has the musical alter ego Modern Oli who released the song “People Pleaser” and toured the U.S. before finishing his tour in his Europe this fall.
“(Acting and singing) both arrived at the same time,” he said. “From as early as I can remember, I’ve been obsessed with acting, singing, dressing up, (and) performing. But most of all, (I liked) the weird and kind of shamanic exer cise of becoming a char acter, becoming someone else. Like that line between Norma Jean and Marilyn Monroe, Laurence Olivier and Hamlet, David Bowie and Ziggy Stardust.”
This interview with Higginson has been edited for clarity and length.
Q: How was the U.S. leg of your tour? A: It was utterly incredi ble. Each place had its own vibe. New York was defi nitely as chaotic and crazy and wild as I expected it to be, and then some. Los Angeles had such a great atmosphere. We also went for drinks at a local place called The Douglas in Echo Park, which I loved. It was like this fusion of a British pub and an American dive bar.
Great Blasket Island, which once housed around 180 people, is vacant but still holds authentic insight into traditional Irish life. RICK STEVES’ EUROPE
and more exciting life on the mainland.
In the 1950s, the Irish government moved the last handful of elderly residents off the island because the crossing was too difficult to guarantee services in case of an emergency.
For present-day visitors, that crossing remains a challenge. To reach Great Blasket Island, you must take a boat across a partic ularly angry stretch of the Atlantic. This is the west ernmost point of Ireland, meaning the Blaskets are exposed to whatever the sea throws at them. When the weather is bad, which it often is, locals say the waves “charge in like white horses.”
Not only is the cross ing often rough, but boats cannot dock directly on the
Actor and musician Oli Higginson lists Antibes in the south of France among his favorite vacation spots. PHIL SHARP
sible thing to ever happen. I also love Paradiso in Amsterdam. The National Theatre in London is one of the only places I haven’t done a play in, and I’m keen to do something there. Also New York Theatre Work shop feels like a cool rite of passage. Playwrights Hori zons (in New York), too.
Q: Where are some places you filmed “Bridgerton”? A: We are always in a beau tiful part of England for “Bridgerton.” I’ve filmed wonderful scenes at the Bridgerton house in Green wich and at Hampton Court Palace near Rich mond. We used to film a lot in the English city of Bath, but now they have built this incredible backlot set out at Shepperton Studios, which is truly a feat of artistic engineering. It is stunning.
Q: Where would you like to go next? A: I’d love to go to some where in East Asia, maybe for a holiday. I’d love to visit Japan. But right now it’s full steam ahead with work, and I feel lucky to be able to do this incredible adven ture as a job.
Q: What is your favorite vacation destination? A: I love the south of France, Antibes, especially. The weather, the coast line, the color of the sea, the people, the food, the light there. The jazz festival every summer. It feels like being in a movie.
island, so you cover the final few hundred feet in a skiff before landing on a rope- lined, slip-and-slide “pier” of rocks.
When the skies are clear, visitors are treated to thrill ing views of the cliffs along the Dingle coastline and glimpses of exotic wildlife (dolphin and puffin sight ings are common). While many of Dingle’s sightsee ing cruises include views of Great Blasket from the boat, only a few vessels drop visitors off here. Your best bet is the Great Blasket Island Experience, which leaves from Dingle Town, or the Blasket Ferry, which shuttles passengers from Dunquin harbor at the far west end of the peninsula.
Dunquin is also home to the Blasket Centre, a top- notch museum that covers
ing up to Newcastle one very rainy weekend and walking along Hadrian’s Wall near Newcastle with my dad when I was maybe 11 or 12. We just chatted and walked through these extraordinary hills and then ate a great big pub meal at the end of the day. I could repeat that trip a hundred times.
Q: If you’ve ever gone away for the holidays, which was the best trip? A: My sister used to live for a little while in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. We spent Christmas on an island and it was like living in the jungle. A monkey climbed up the side of the hotel through an open balcony door, opened the minibar and tore into a packet of Pringles. True story.
Q: What are your five favorite cities? A: New York, London, Paris, Vegas and LA.
Q: What is your best or worst vacation memory? A: I love Prague and had a super cool holiday there until the night before we left. I got this horrible stomach bug and spent most of that last 24 hours bound to the bathroom of our Airbnb. Let’s just say it was traumatic for everyone involved. The chaos of my tummy felt like a scourge on the landscape of such a beautiful, sophisticated city. I must go back and make new memories.
the history and culture of Blasket Islanders. If you’re heading to Great Blasket, visit here first to learn about the rich sound of the Gaelic language, hear first-person accounts of life on the island and explore its impressive literary history.
From this simple but proud community came three writers of inter national acclaim — Peig Sayers, Thomas O’Cro han and Maurice O’Sulli van — whose tales of life on Great Blasket Island have been translated from their original Gaelic into many languages.
Visiting Great Blasket Island is not for the faint of heart, but once you disem bark and regain your “land legs,” you’re swallowed up by the solitude. On the plateau just above the pier
Change to itinerary forces couple to pay over $8,000 for new tickets
By Christopher Elliott | KING FEATURES SYNDICATE
I recently booked a round-trip flight from Minneapolis to Dublin for my wife and myself through Orbitz. I paid $1,626 for the trip on American Airlines and Aer Lingus. Months before the flight, I received an email from Orbitz that Aer Lingus had canceled the Philadelphia-Dublin segment of the flight. I contacted Orbitz, and a representative told me that I could take a flight from Minneapolis to Dublin via London on British Airways, then return on a direct flight from Dublin to Minneapolis on Aer Lingus. I agreed.
I downloaded the Aer Lingus app, which showed that I was booked for the new flights. During our stopover in London, British Airways had some initial trouble checking me in for the next leg of the flight but put me on the plane to Dublin. An agent told me to check in with Aer Lingus when I reached Dublin.
But on my return flight, Aer Lingus refused to let me board the plane. A representative claimed that Orbitz had failed to confirm the itinerary change properly. It was essential that my wife and I return to Minneapolis that day. The only seats available were in business class, and the cost was approximately $8,000 for two tickets.
Out of necessity, I agreed, and we got to Minneapolis that day. I emailed Orbitz and received no response. Aer Lingus opened a case file but responded that it wouldn’t refund my money because it doesn’t process refunds for transactions that are made through third parties.
I’d like a refund of the $8,000 that I paid Aer Lingus for business-class tickets. Can you help? — Steve Miller, Shoreview, Minnesota
A: It appears you fell into a black hole between your online travel agency and the airlines that were operating your flights. When Orbitz rebooked you, it seems they created a reservation code — also known as a Passen ger Name Record (PNR) — but the ticket was never actually issued.
This is a critical distinc tion that trips up many travelers. A reservation confirms that a seat is held for you. A ticket is the payment for the seat, but you can have a reserva tion code without having a ticket number. In the airline’s computer, you existed as a passenger, but you hadn’t technically paid for the flight in their system.
are the ghostly remains of the abandoned fish ing village. On most days, guides lead tours through the vacated stone struc tures, offering glimpses into a hardy, archaic lifestyle that survived well into the 20th century. The island has one working bathroom, a tiny café and a few rudimentary cabins for rent.
But the best thing to do here is hike.
The long, thin island is flanked by easy-to-fol low trails that meet in the middle and continue up toward a 950-foot summit. Bring good shoes: The mossy terrain soaks up moisture, and walking here can be like stomping on wet sponges. Distract yourself from your damp feet with gripping views down steep cliffs, across unobstructed
ticket number was missing or invalid. They sent you to Dublin hoping that Aer Lingus could sort it out. Aer Lingus couldn’t — or wouldn’t.
You did the right thing by trying to resolve this on the spot, but Orbitz should have fixed this immediately. You emailed your online travel agency, but it didn’t respond. Aer Lingus also washed its hands of the problem, telling you that because the booking origi nated with a third party, it couldn’t issue a refund.
This is why I always advise travelers to check for a ticket number, not just a confirmation code. This number usually starts with a three-digit code repre senting the airline (053 for Aer Lingus), followed by 10 digits. If you don’t see this number, you don’t have a ticket.
grassy hillside and out to the Atlantic Ocean…where the next land over is America.
Standing on that trail feels very edge-of-the-world. This untrampled island seems particularly close to the Gaelic soul, yet starkly disconnected from today’s Emerald Isle.
Forget Guinness, trad music and any fear of a tourist trap … other than the chance for dreary, driz zly weather, Great Blasket Island offers an experience unlike any other you’ll have in Ireland.
Rick Steves (www. ricksteves.com) writes European travel guidebooks and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio. Email him at rick@ ricksteves.com and follow his blog on Facebook.
Orbitz (owned by Expe dia) might have helped. I publish the names, numbers and email addresses of Expedia’s customer service managers on my consumer advocacy site, Elliott.org. I contacted Expedia on your behalf. A representative reviewed your case and admitted the mistake.
“After reviewing the situ ation, it appears the tickets weren’t issued correctly, which resulted in the airline not having his reser vation,” the representative told me. Expedia refunded you $8,206, covering the cost of the emergency busi ness-class tickets.
baby bumps
Maternity clothing up for interpretation
as more pregnant women bare bellies
By Sandra E. Garcia THE NEW YORK TIMES
Like most mothers’ remarks, this one was well meaning.
Sarah Brown was 22 weeks pregnant and had started posting more images of her exposed belly on her social media account. In one photo, the hem of a gray T-shirt crept up her bare, newly rounded midriff. She wore a beige blazer over the T-shirt, and her husband’s A.P.C. jeans hung low on her waist.
Brown, a handbag designer and stylist, thought it was a good look. Then came her mother’s response: “Do you want me to buy you a maternity jumpsuit?”
“Good intentions on her part, but I think she saw it almost as like, ‘Oh, you aren’t buying yourself the clothes that you need right now,’ which was obviously not the case,” Brown, 36, said. “I was specifically styling around the belly and wanting to show it off a bit.”
If Brown’s mother is read ing this, rest assured: It’s not just Brown who is letting her stomach peek out.
Over the past few years, pregnant bellies have poked out beneath crop tops, protruded from artful cutouts and burst forth from skimpy bikinis — deliber ately. They’re onstage at concerts, in celebrity preg nancy-announcement posts on Instagram, at the park, on the beach and in the street.
Gone (mostly) are the days of hiding the baby bump under boxy maternity
Cabin Care can monitor your rear seat passengers on your vehicle’s display. OTTOCAST
Camera keeps eyes on road, baby
By Gregg Ellman TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE
Ottocast has launched Cabin Care, an integrated baby camera connected to your CarPlay via an adapter, ensuring your precious cargo in the back seat is safe and happy. The system essentially gives you a digi tal rearview mirror that covers the area where it is placed.
Like the Play2Video Ultra, the Cabin Care also has a minimum setup: Plug a USB adapter into a port that connects to CarPlay. A USB cord can be plugged into any port to power the camera.
Once everything is mounted and powered, while driving, you can safely monitor your rear- seat passengers in real time on your vehicle’s display, keeping your eyes focused forward for safe driving. No longer will you have to take your eyes off the road to look in the back seat over your shoulder.
Since I don’t have chil dren, I enlisted my nephew to give it a try, keeping an eye on his three toddlers. His thoughts were, “Watch ing my daughter and sons in the back seat is so much simpler on the front screen than it used to be, trying to see her in a rear-facing seat through the rearview mirror and a mirror on the seat-back. With split screen with the camera and CarPlay active, the screen was still large enough to see her and the CarPlay screen without difficulty.”
clothes. Instead, expect ant mothers are going the Rihanna route: reveal, style and exalt a new, if tempo rary, silhouette.
It’s partly generational, said Laura McAndrews, an associate professor in the School of Fashion at Kent State University who has studied Generation Z’s attitudes toward maternity clothing.
“Because they’ve been messaged all this body posi tivity they’re embracing all stages of their body, espe cially women,” McAndrews said, adding: “We’re not like back in the 1990s, and even earlier, where women just completely covered their bodies with these big tents.”
There was, of course, Demi Moore, seven months pregnant and naked on the cover of Vanity Fair in 1991. But at the time it was scan dalous and didn’t necessar ily change how everyday women styled their preg nant bodies.
For millennials and members of Gen Z, there are dozens such images seared into the psyche.
In 2017, Beyoncé set the internet ablaze with pictures of her bare belly at her baby shower during her second pregnancy.
In 2022, Rihanna announced her first preg nancy wearing a half-but toned bright pink Chanel puffer jacket, her bare bump in full view. As the singer came to define a more revealing, fashion-forward mode of maternity dressing, many other celebrities have followed suit.
Just last month, Anne Hathaway announced her
was quick, and connecting the phone to the Cabin Care was straightforward with the provided instructions and immediate on-screen prompts.
He tested it in several vehicles and found it worked flawlessly, espe cially in models equipped with the latest CarPlay touchscreens.
The camera has a 150-degree wide-angle view and 1080p resolution. At night, the quality held its own with no-glow infrared night vision.
Different display modes can be chosen for specific needs, including picture-in- picture, split-screen mode or full-screen mode.
Ottocast specifications state Cabin Care supports iPhones with iOS 10 or later (iPhone 6 and above) and requires a factory-installed wired CarPlay touchscreen display.
Find it at www.ottocast. com for $109.
Ottocast’s Play2Video Ultra is the go-to accessory to turn your car’s display into an expanded entertain ment hub.
Vehicle displays are only getting bigger and better, so why not take advantage during those unexpected moments of downtime? With the Play2Video Ultra, you can recline your seat while waiting at the airport for a delayed flight, or in the mall parking lot while your spouse finishes shopping.
Giselle Muehl lets her belly peek over the top of a flouncy skirt June 15 in New York. DOLLY FAIBYSHEV/THE NEW YORK TIMES
pregnancy in a white crop top and white skirt.
The bumps are out now. “I’ve never been some one who was really look ing forward to the physical demands of being pregnant, but I have to say that I’ve been really proud of and in awe of my body,” said singer and author Michelle Zauner, who performed in June at the Governors Ball music festival in New York in an unbuttoned cardigan, revealing a lacy black bra and her bare pregnant belly. She was directly inspired by Rihanna, she said.
The choice was also a matter of personal taste: Zauner was averse to mater nity clothes that were “just like giant muumuu sacks,” she added.
Until relatively recently, maternity clothes have usually served the purpose of concealing the body.
In 1930, Vogue magazine provided tips and tricks for creating the “illusion of the naturally heavy figure,” as opposed to a pregnant one.
That is partly because, for
expanding your in-car entertainment experience. Streaming apps like Netflix, YouTube and Prime Video can now be used in your vehicle, with your subscrip tions.
The Play2Video Ultra is powered by a built-in Android operating system and is listed as compatible with iPhone and Android users via CarPlay or Android Auto. It has Blue tooth 5.4 and dual-band Wi-Fi. And for sound, the audio plays through your vehicle’s sound system.
As an Apple user, both my cars are CarPlay-en abled, and setting up the pocket-sized device in both was as simple as plugging in the USB-A cable. A USB-C adapter is included.
While using it away from home, and connected to my iPhone with 5G, there were no issues. The Play2Video Ultra has Bluetooth 5.4 and has dual-band Wi-Fi.
There is an integrated App Hub with a wide selec tion of apps. While the Play 2Video Ultra is connected, if you want to get back to your CarPlay or Android Car display, it’s just a press of a button on the display.
And with everything it can do, it’s important to remember that it’s designed for use in a vehicle, where safety should always come first. Drivers should mini mize distractions, so always use the Play2Video Ultra responsibly and with your full attention on the road, and obviously, don’t drive while watching TV.
most of history, pregnancy was considered “kind of rude — it is evidence of having had sex,” said Isabel Davis, author of “Conceiving Histories: Trying for Pregnancy, Past and Present.”
The Vogue article from 1930 suggested large sleeves, a wrap shirt, a tuxedo coat and wearing a size 38 or 40 as opposed to 16 or 18, in order to conceal a pregnancy.
“I started this company when it was taboo to talk about pregnancy, and women were hiding it from their bosses because they didn’t want to get fired,” said Ariane Goldman, chief creative officer of Hatch, the maternity clothing company she founded in 2011. “Over the last decade, there’s been this incredi ble shift to the celebration and the power of carrying a child and owning it.”
If women now are so empowered they are bypassing buying clothes created specifically for the pregnant body, what does
Sleeved clothing elusive
By Vanessa Friedman THE NEW YORK TIMES
Dear Vanessa: Why is it so difficult to find fashionable clothes that have sleeves? I know it’s hot out, but the skin on my upper limbs is no longer something I want to show off, and increas ingly I feel there is no alter native. What is someone to do if they want to survive the current temperatures and look stylish but aren’t happy about their arms? — Rebecca, Savannah, Georgia
Dear Rebecca: You are correct in noting the growth of sleeveless cloth ing. According to Cogni tive Market Research, the global sleeveless market is “projected to grow from $24.36 billion in 2021 to over $51.39 billion by 2033.” Moreover, Alexandra Van Houtte, founder of the fash ion search engine Tagwalk, said it had seen a 133% increase in sleeveless looks in the spring 2026 collec tions versus spring 2025. The most obvious reason for this is environmental: In increasingly sweltering summers, everyone’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of less fabric. Fitness culture also plays a role, as do changing gender norms.
But whatever the reason, said designer Willy Chavar ria, who recently showed a lot of sleeveless dresses at Paris Fashion Week, “the past two seasons our sleeve less has outperformed sleeved substantially.”
So what’s a woman who doesn’t buy into the trend to do? She can sit out the phenomenon or figure out how to hack the system. I vote for the latter. Begin by thinking about why, exactly, you don’t like a sleeveless look. The question of baring arms is a complicated one,
that mean for the maternity market?
Goldman said it was something she discussed with her team often. But even those keen on putting together a pregnancy wardrobe with a mix of a boyfriend’s or spouse’s clothes and their own may eventually find themselves needing a few pieces.
“We really turn to func tion and the fact that people still need clothing to do certain things,” Goldman said. (Brown said that for her part, she made it to the end of her pregnancy with a couple of pairs of Los Ange les Apparel elastic waist pants and two Paloma Wool tops that unbuttoned at the sides; maternity clothes never entered her closet.)
In keeping with the times, though, Hatch eschews Zauner’s dreaded “muumuu sacks” in favor of trendier silhouettes — slip dresses, oversize button- downs and “boyfriend jeans” with just the right amount of slouch. Even as these clothes are meant to
Michelle Obama wears a sleeveless dress in her first official White House portrait. WHITE HOUSE 2009
especially for women. In all of the discussions about body positivity and loving the different parts of you, including the parts of you that decades of social conditioning have deemed potentially problematic, arms, especially the upper arms, are often overlooked.
Yet arms reveal more about you than just skin. Like the neck and hands, they are an age giveaway at a time when many faces no longer seem remotely attached to chronological time. You can fight back with exercise and treat ments, but there’s only so much anyone can do.
Yet arms are a sign of strength. (There’s a reason biceps are referred to as “guns.”) For years that was a gendered stereo type; women whose biceps were too sculpted were dismissed as being too manly. Simply consider the scandalized, racial ized reaction to Michelle Obama’s preference for sleeveless dresses, which culminated in her first offi cial White House portrait — she wore a (yes) sleeveless sheath — and the ensuing debate over whether it was inappropriate or empow ering.
Little wonder that women were often coun seled to cover their arms, especially in professional settings. Only in 2017 did the House of Representa tives change its rules after a “sleeveless protest” by congresswomen; it took two more years before the Senate followed suit.
fit pregnant bodies, many of these clothes are also styled with bumps out.
Other brands are responding to the shift, too. The Instagram account for Artipoppe, a Dutch luxury brand of baby carriers, is dotted with tastefully exposed pregnant bellies on a balcony, in bed, in a river, underwater, at the beach, in a closet. The overarching message being communi cated to the consumer is: Show off that belly.
For Zauner, the way she styles her bump is a message she wants to share with the world, but also one she wants to reinforce for herself.
“There was a lot of like anticipatory mourning about losing my identity and my work,” Zauner said. “Once I got pregnant, I realized that was always going to be a part of me. I feel so deeply proud of myself and I feel like it sets a really great example that you don’t have to give up your dreams and ambitions to be a mother.”
often intertwined. Maybe it’s time to rethink the issue.
“I think the aging body can be beautiful,” Antonin Tron, the designer of Balmain, said when I raised the subject with him. “There is this idea that women’s sexuality stops when they get older, and I don’t agree with that.”
He suggested some prac tical strategies for trying on, literally, a different idea.
First, test the waters by wearing a simple sleeveless look with a more eye-catch ing necklace or bangles. The point is to draw the eye away from the body part you don’t like and focus on something you do.
Second, opt for a top that occupies a sort of middle ground between sleeves and sleeveless, like a cold- shoulder style or one with open arms. Or try a cap sleeve. Chavarria proposed wearing a sheer or trans parent top over a sleeveless one to provide a scrim of sorts.
Finally, the armhole matters. Look for a top that’s cut high under the arm but not tight. You want to avoid gaping sides and material that cuts into your body.
And you never know, you may learn to love your arms. They are, after all, the part of you that may have given PowerPoints; hefted chil dren, boxes and furniture; typed your papers, hugged your family, paid the bills. Seems to me that’s worth showing off.
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Former Bulls player Asik cuts condo asking price to $3.5M
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By Bob Goldsborough FOR THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE
Former Chicago Bulls center Omer Asik on June 10 placed his three-bedroom, 2,703-square- foot condominium on the seventh floor of the building at 9 W. Walton St. for sale for $3.75 million, and he now has become a bit more motivated, cutting his asking price on July 7 to $3.5 million.
on home’s moans, groans
By Sal Vaglica THE NEW YORK TIMES
ou don’t need to suffer from misophonia to be bothered by sounds in your house. While the squeak of an old stair case or thud of a solid door closing may have their charm, unwanted noise can easily become a source of frustration.
“There are all kinds of noises that people typically call me about,” said Alan Fierstein, an acoustic consul tant and owner of Acoustilog, in New York City. “I got a list of about 35 types right here,” he said before
At 9 W. Walton, Asik and his co-buyer, Wilma Wyngaart, paid $3.0725 million in 2018 to buy the condo from developer JDL.
The corner unit has three bathrooms, northeast views, 10-foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, an open floor plan and a kitchen with O’Brien Harris cabinetry, high-end appliances, a large island and a coffee bar.
rattling off clamor ranging from air conditioners and street noise to washers and dryers.
Professionals such as Fierstein can diagnose and recommend solu tions to household noise that can be carried out by contractors. But fortunately, many common noise issues have simpler DIY fixes.
Sound is measured in decibels using a logarithmic scale, so rela tively small changes can make a noticeable difference. Consider this: A vacuum cleaner at 70 decibels is typically perceived as about twice as loud as a normal conversation at 60 decibels. Context matters, too. A dripping faucet that fades into the back ground during the day can become
The condo had a $55,537 prop erty tax bill in the 2024 tax year.
Asik is the latest athlete to decide to sell in 9 W. Walton.
He joins a host of previous Chicago athletes who have bought and then sold high er-floor units in the building over the years, including former Bear Khalil Mack, former Black hawks Patrick Kane and Jona than Toews, former Cub Jason Heyward and former Bull Zach LaVine.
maddening at night. Experts such as Randall Rehfuss, a Los Ange les-based consultant who special izes in acoustics and vibration with Thornton Tomasetti, said most people notice a change in noise levels of about 3 decibels. Measur ing those changes, before and after an upgrade, is easy with one of the many free smartphone apps.
Here are some common sources of noise and ways to lower the volume.
OUTSIDE NOISE
Street noise can come from several sources, such as passing traffic, lawn equipment, barking dogs or trash pickup. Velour black out curtains are an easy DIY fix. “Typically, your windows are going to be the weak point for sound entry in your wall assembly,” said Rehfuss. Heavy, velour blackout curtains are fuzzy, to trap sound,
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and have enough mass to block it from passing into the room.
Look for curtains weighing 8 to 16 ounces per square yard. Keep in mind that some panels weigh 10 pounds or more, which might require sturdier hardware, and they’ll also block a fair amount of natural light.
ROOM-TO-ROOM NOISE Thunderous footsteps: It’s no surprise that covering a hardwood floor with a rug can help with a noisy room, but the key to preventing that sound from reaching the living space below is the padding underneath the rug. “The carpet has more fibers to it, and so it helps the sound within that room feel a little bit more controlled, but for sound isolation, the padding underneath dampens
Former Chicago Bulls center Omer Asik has listed a three-bedroom, 2,703-square-foot condominium on the seventh floor of the building at 9 W. Walton St. ANTONIO PEREZ/CHICAGO TRIBUNE
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Neelam Hill brought her mother-in-law’s vase to the Trash or Treasure event at the Michigan Design Center in Troy, Michigan. CLARENCE TABB JR./DETROIT NEWS
Art deco vase by noted English
artist worth hundreds of dollars
By Khristi Zimmeth DETROIT NEWS
“I’m here on behalf of my mother-in-law,” explained Neelam Hill about Pat Hill to appraiser Brian Thomczek at a recent Trash or Treasure event held at the Michi gan Design Center in Troy. “She inherited this from her family” but was unable to make the event herself.
“This” is a colorful 9-inch vase by English artist Clarice
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when somebody’s walking or jumping,” said Rehfuss. Thicker is better, but anything around a half-inch thick may create awkward transitions from floor to rug. Opt for carpet padding designed for sound control with a density of about 8 pounds per cubic foot.
Overheard voices: When it comes to overhearing speaker phone conver- sations or particularly operatic shower perfor- mances, your doors might be the culprit. Hollow-core bedroom doors are inex- pensive and, when painted, can look just as good as solid ones, but they lack the mass needed to block sound. If your doorway is a standard size — typically 80 inches tall and 28 to 36 inches wide — and the opening is square (with corners that are 90
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Cliff. Signed on the bottom, it’s an example of the artist’s pattern known as Marigold.
According to the Victo ria and Albert Museum in London (www.vam. ac.uk), she was an import ant ceramic artist. “One of the U.K.’s most prolific and important ceramicists, Clarice Cliff is best-known for her colour-rich designs, many of which are in our collections,” the website says.
degrees), you can replace the existing door with one made from solid wood or medium-density fiberboard (MDF). Door-hanging kits can make cutting accurate hinge mortises and drilling the lockset holes (where the handle and latch go) easier.
You can also reduce sound leakage by sealing interior doors as you would exterior ones to stop drafts. After closing and latching the door, give it a wiggle. If it moves back and forth, it’s also letting sound escape. You don’t need a specialty acoustic seal. The peel- and-stick weatherstripping sold at home centers works well, Rehfuss said, because its neoprene or neoprene- blend foam compresses tightly against the door stop when the door closes. Adding a door sweep also prevents sound from escap- ing.
If the problem persists, it’s likely the fault of thin walls, which are typically
trust that masks his identity, Dosumnu paid $2.2 million in 2023 for his Wicker Park house.
“Cliff’s first productions were called ‘Bizarre’ and were decorated with crude, bright colors. Bizarre Ware was an immediate success, as the designs — with their abstract, geometric and figural forms — were in the popular Art Deco style and were inexpensive,” the site continues. Simple, hand- painted of crocus flow ers became her signature design. “She and her team were appropriating the
left uninsulated, allow- ing noise to pass from room to room. You could add batt insulation, but it requires opening the wall. If you’re comfortable hang- ing drywall, products such as QuietRock, and other acoustic drywall can help, according to Scott Harvey, acoustical engineer and president of Phoenix Noise & Vibration, based in Fred- erick, Maryland.
PLUMBING RACKET Noisy pipes: Unless your home’s main waste line is cast iron, there’s a chance you hear water rushing through the pipes whenever someone upstairs flushes the toilet. While unearthing a waste line buried inside a wall isn’t practical, exposed pipes can be made quieter. Harvey recommends wrap- ping the pipe with fiber- glass insulation followed by mass-loaded vinyl, a dense, flexible material sold in rolls that absorbs sound and
a kitchen with a 60-inch Sub-Zero refrigerator, a 90-bottle Sub-Zero wine and beverage center, a 48-inch gas Wolf cooktop, a Wolf double oven, a warm- ing drawer, an industrial hood, a built-in espresso machine, an oversized island, quartzite waterfall
Art Deco aesthetic for the domestic setting, creating striking factory ceramics — plates, jugs, teapots, cups and saucers — that were designed to be used in the home … Cliff’s ceramics, with their distinctive shapes and appealing, bright colors, brought modernity to the kitchen sink.”
Thomczek said Cliff’s work remains especially popular in the U.K. and with pottery collectors. More
helps dampen vibrations. Versions with the fiberglass insulation attached are also available, saving you a step.
Bathroom plumbing can be a common path for sound, generally. If there are large openings where pipes enter the room — like beneath a vanity or behind the shower’s trim plates — fill the gap with batt insula- tion first, then seal the space with acoustic (or smoke- and-sound) sealant, which comes in a tube and stays flexible instead of harden- ing and cracking.
Walloping washing machines: When a washing machine’s fill valve snaps shut after the tub fills, it can send a surge of energy back through the water supply lines, causing chatter and banging. Installing a water hammer arrestor on both the hot and cold water lines can resolve the rattle. The device threads between your home’s water supply
countertops and hidden spice shelving.
history of her life and work as well as designs can be found on the web page of the Clarice Cliff Collectors Club (claricecliff.com), which explains that she started working in the local potter ies at the age of 13.
The appraiser traced her work to the 1930s and pointed out that it is signed on the bottom. He said that he would value the piece at $500 to $700 at auction, pointing out that the art
and the washing machine’s flexible hoses and uses an air-filled chamber to absorb the vibration before it reaches the pipes. If your washer is on the main floor, the spin cycle can also send vibrations through the framing. Placing antivibra- tion pads under each foot helps reduce noise and movement.
MASKING THE NOISE
If you can’t reduce an offending noise — such as one coming from a neigh- boring apartment — you can try to mask it with a slightly louder, less distract- ing sound. “For most smart home speakers you can just say ‘play pink noise,’ or ‘play white noise,’ and adjust it to 40 or 45 decibels,” Rehfuss said. He suggests keeping the masking sound about 5 decibels louder than the intruding noise, but no more than 45 decibels, or else the noise risks becoming an annoyance of its own.
a game room.
Meanwhile, the home’s primary bedroom suite occupies its own level and has custom closets, a bonus room and a balcony. Outdoor features include a rooftop deck with a gas fireplace and a bar area and another deck atop the
deco style is enjoying a renaissance. “This is very, very cool and has no chips or condition issues,” he raved. “It’s basically in pristine condition.”
ABOUT THIS ITEM Item: Clarice Cliff vase Owned by: Pat and Thomas Hill Appraised by: Brian Thomczek Estimated value: $500 to $700 at auction
There are several “colors” of noise, with white and pink cited as the most common for mask- ing conversations. White noise covers all frequencies evenly, while pink noise has more low-frequency energy, giving it a deeper, more soothing sound. Brown noise, which is even deeper, can help mask mechanical sounds like HVAC equip- ment, while blue noise is better suited for higher- frequency sounds. Ulti- mately, the right choice is the one you can tolerate at a volume about 5 decibels louder than the noise you’re trying to cover. Position the speaker between you and the noise source, but closer to the source itself.
Masking has its limits, however. If your neigh- bor goes on vacation and a low-battery smoke alarm starts chirping, your best bet is to invest in a comfort- able pair of noise canceling earbuds.
garage that has a gas line.
Listing agent Shaena Flanagan did not respond to a request for comment.
Streeterville 5-bed home with rotunda dining: $4.5M
Address: 840 N. Lake Shore Drive, No. 401-402, Chicago Price: $4,500,000
This five-bedroom home has five full bathrooms, two half bath rooms, dark hardwood floors, custom millwork and a marble-clad foyer with grasscloth wallcoverings. The rotunda dining room offers lake and park views, and the kitchen features custom cabinetry, natural stone countertops, an oversized island, a butler’s pantry and a breakfast area. The 38-foot-long family room has built-ins, dual lounge areas and a wet bar. Two private terraces, two fireplaces and three garage spaces complete this home, which is located in a building designed by architect Lucien Lagrange in the classic Beaux Arts style. Listing agent: Tim Salm, Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty, 312-545-6753
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Building a house like this may seem simple, but even easy bathroom or kitchen remodels can be complex. TIM CARTER
Develop plan before work starts
By Tim Carter TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY
I started writing this syndicated column in Octo ber 1993. My goal back then was, as it still is, to do whatever possible to save you money and maintain your sanity while navigat ing a large or small project like building a new home or remodeling a bathroom.
The following true story should tattoo on your brain the importance of having all your ducks in a row before you even think about call ing up contractors for bids or, God forbid, signing a contract!
tion drain issue. He was in the early stages of building a new home up in the Front Range of the Rocky Moun tains.
He discovered I was a drainage expert, and I was able to solve his problem in just 10 minutes. This man was so impressed that he called me back and asked if I could be his sounding board as he advanced deeper into the project. I agreed.
I asked him to send me the plans and specifications for the house.
“I’ve got some plans, but there are no written spec ifications,” he told me. He emailed me the plans that night. He also sent a set of photos. I gasped as I studied them.
wife had demolished a home, but they decided to build on top of the exist ing foundation, thinking they’d save money. This foundation had a massive top-to-bottom crack in it. The top of the foundation was 5 inches out of level.
The plans he sent were incomplete. They were missing a large laundry list of details and dimensions. I would consider them to be just a small step above what I would define as prelimi nary plans.
I then discovered he had hired a plumber and paid him $9,000 in advance to install the pipes below the new basement slab. This task would have required one day of labor for two men. The material cost was about $750, if that. To add insult to injury, the plumber
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installed a 3-inch pipe as the main building drain instead of a 4-inch pipe. The plumbing code in that state allowed this, but it’s a significant violation of best plumbing practices.
The house is finally under roof and just about ready for interior drywall after all this time. Along the way, I’ve had to help this man out of a morass more times than I can remember. Several weeks ago, he was asking for advice about whether or not to install a vapor and air barrier in a vaulted ceiling in his living room.
constructed in this area. Any products that might be used should have been in the written specifications.
By this time, he was filled to the brim with frustra tion and texted me: “You really like rubbing my nose in that. Did the best I could with the resources in my market. I have found zero people that could get to that level of specifics. Fired 2 GCs. You are one of a kind, Tim. There is no one else in North America, I believe, that knows as much as you do about this entire process. I really do appreciate what you were able to do for us. This endeavor is the worst decision of my life.”
time to stop the project. I told him we needed far better plans and some writ ten specifications. I even sent him a set of boilerplate specifications I had written years before that he could use. His building experi ence would have been far less stressful and filled with many happy days.
He decided to barge ahead into the chaos and mayhem vortex I knew was waiting for him.
My advice to you — before you start any project that takes more than three days — is to develop a plan. Think things through. Develop a written list of exactly what you want. Use online photos of things you like to commu nicate what you want your finished project to look like.
as financial
A work colleague told me he was going to hire a CFP to help with his family’s financial planning, but after using an artificial intelligence tool, he decided to go it alone: “Why pay for something I can get for free?”
Jill Schlesinger
JILL ON MONEY
Taken a step further: Should you fire your financial planner and use AI instead?
Simply posing that question might put my own CFP certification in jeopardy, but more people are turning to AI to clarify financial topics — and even to make deci sions. According to a Credit Karma survey from last summer, two-thirds of Americans who have used GenAI say they’ve used it to seek financial advice, rising to 82% among Gen Z and millennials. Even older gener ations are entering the fray: 59% of Gen Xers and 30% of boomers have asked AI for financial advice.
If you’re considering AI as a tool, there’s a big warning: Never share sensitive personal information with a chatbot.
AARP cautions users to keep data like Social Security numbers, driver’s license and tax details, account numbers, medical records and passwords out of AI conversa tions. These platforms aren’t regulated like financial institutions, so your information could be stored or reused in ways you don’t control, putting you at risk of fraud or iden tity theft.
With that precaution in hand, there’s no harm in treating AI like a smarter search bar — asking it to explain the difference between a Roth and traditional IRA, how compound interest works, or how a 529 college savings plan differs from a custodial account, or having it build you a personal ized spending spreadsheet.
These are useful basics that can inform your thinking. But can AI actually replace a financial planner when it comes to deci sion-making?
The answer is no. The reason is that a chatbot only knows what you tell it, and you may not know the right inputs to help form a better answer for your situation.
A question like “when should I claim Social Security retirement benefits?” depends on a number of variables, like how much you’ve already saved, your general health and life expectancy, and whether a spouse relies on your earnings record. If you don’t know how to prompt AI with the right questions, the answer might not be fully formed.
Any CFP will tell you that about half the job is technical expertise — the other half is managing human emotions and subtleties.
AI can’t weigh your values, your family dynamics, your health, or the years of trust built into a relationship with a human adviser. That’s not a knock on the technol ogy; it’s a boundary worth respecting, espe cially for something as consequential as a major investment move or an estate plan.
And then there are the real problems that can arise. AI chatbots don’t know when they’re wrong. They “hallucinate” — deliv ering incorrect or incomplete informa tion with total confidence. Some of this is easy to spot, but AI can also validate a bad idea instead of stress-testing it. In fact, the Credit Karma survey found that of those who acted on GenAI financial advice, more than half say they made a poor financial decision or mistake as a result.
To use AI well, ask it what could go wrong with a given move, what assump tions the plan relies on, and what questions you should ask before agreeing to anything.
Review the sources it cites to make sure they’re reliable and current, and if it doesn’t provide them automatically, ask for URLs so you can further research and verify the advice yourself before acting on it.
AI can help educate you. It shouldn’t be a substitute for judgment, a financial plan, or a human advisor who actually knows your life.
Jill Schlesinger, CFP, is a CBS News business analyst. A former options trader and CIO of an investment advisory firm, she welcomes comments and questions at askjill@jillonmoney.com. Check her website at www.jillonmoney.com.
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By Coryanne Hicks KIPLINGER’S PERSONAL FINANCE R
etirement can turn the search for investment income into a delicate balancing act. A port folio needs to generate enough cash to support withdrawals, but reach ing too aggressively for yield can expose retirees to credit risk, price swings, divi dend cuts or investments that fail to keep pace with inflation.
“It’s essentially a trade-off between the income vs. risk,” says Roland Chow, financial planner and portfolio manager at Optura Advisors in Burlingame, Cali fornia. A 10% distribution might look attractive on paper, but income is only useful if it’s sustainable, tax-efficient and paired with a level of risk you can live with.
“The key is not to treat yield as the only objective,” says Jason Bloom, head of Fixed Income ETF strategy for Invesco. “Higher income often comes with higher credit risk, greater price volatility or both, so retirees should focus on the durability of income and cash-flow planning rather than simply reaching for the highest yield available.”
For retirees looking to increase port folio income, the goal is to build a mix of investments that can support spend ing needs without taking unnecessary risks. Here are five ways to increase your income in retirement without throwing caution to the wind.
DIVIDEND STOCKS
Dividend stocks can provide a one-two combo of current income and long-term growth potential. But finding the best dividend payers requires looking beyond the headline yield.
“Retirees evaluating dividend growth stocks should look to companies with moderate but consistently growing divi dends,” says Jason Fannon, a CFP and senior partner of Cornerstone Finan cial Services in Southfield, Michigan. This can “signal financial health and a commitment to returning capital to shareholders.” He says to look for a divi dend payout ratio below 60%, which suggests the dividend has room to grow.
Investors should also look beyond earnings. Free cash flow is a better metric to use because net income can be affected by non-cash accounting, according to Chow. As a general rule, he says “a stable or increasing free cash flow trend even while dividends are being raised is an excellent sign.”
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS (REITS)
REITs let you earn income from real estate without managing physical prop erty. These companies own or finance income-producing real estate such as apartment buildings, shopping centers, healthcare facilities or data centers and trade like a normal stock.
Since REITs are required to distribute at least 90% of taxable income to share holders, they generally provide higher yields than other stocks.
The trade-off is that REIT income is not risk-free. Fannon cautions that REITs can be cyclical and closely tied to broader real estate conditions. Interest rates can also impact returns: “Rising rates can increase borrowing costs and make them less attractive compared with other fixed-income securities.”
REITs can also use leverage, which might amplify returns but also exacer bate losses, Chow adds. REIT income is typically taxed as ordinary income, so it doesn’t receive the more favorable quali fied dividends tax rate.
MUNICIPAL BONDS
Municipal bonds, or munis, can be especially useful if you want to increase the amount of income you keep after taxes. The interest on these govern ment-issued bonds is generally exempt from federal income tax. In some cases, bonds issued in an investor’s home state might also be exempt from state income tax.
This tax treatment can make munis more valuable for retirees in higher tax brackets, but they’re not automatically the best income choice. The trick is to compare a muni’s tax-free yield with the after-tax yield available from taxable alternatives such as certificates of deposit (CDs), Treasuries or money market funds.
To do this, take the municipal bond’s yield and divide it by one minus your marginal federal tax rate. For exam ple, if the muni yields 3.5% and you’re in the 32% federal tax bracket, your taxable-equivalent yield is 5.15%, or 0.035/(1-0.32). If this is higher than the yields offered elsewhere, the municipal bond could be a tax-savvy choice.
BOND LADDERS AND TARGET MATURITY ETFS
Retirees need income on which they can rely, which can be hard to build with equity-linked investments that can be vulnerable to drawdowns. That’s where
fixed-income strategies such as bond ladders and target maturity ETFs can help.
With a bond ladder, you spread money across bonds or bond funds that mature in different years. As each rung of the ladder matures, you can spend the proceeds or roll it into a new rung to create a steady stream of portfolio cash flow.
Defined maturity ETFs offer one way to build that type of structure without buying individual bonds. “They combine income potential with a known maturity year, which can help investors align fixed income exposure with future spending needs,” Bloom says.
For example, the Invesco BulletShares 2030 Corporate Bond ETF (BSCU) will terminate and distribute cash to share holders around Dec. 15, 2030.
“Instead of holding a perpetual bond fund with no stated end date, investors can build a ladder across maturity years and decide when and how to redeploy proceeds as each rung matures,” Bloom says.
That structure can be especially useful when cash yields are at risk of falling. Bloom notes that cash and money market funds can cover near-term spending needs, but their yields reset quickly when short-term rates decline.
Target maturity bond ETFs, by contrast, could allow retirees to lock in yields for specific future years. Weigh credit risk carefully, especially if you use high-yield funds.
COVERED-CALL ETFS
Covered-call ETFs hold a portfolio of stocks or an index and sell call options against those holdings. The fund can then pass the option premiums along to inves tors as income.
That extra cash flow might be useful, but it comes with trade-offs. “Covered- call ETFs can provide higher monthly income and smoother returns in side ways markets; however, they have capped upsides during a strong bull market,” Fannon says.
If the market price of that security rises above the option’s strike price, the option holder will likely exercise the right to buy the shares at the lower strike price.
This makes it important to consider if the higher monthly income is worth giving up some long-term growth poten tial for future spending, Fannon says. In either case, covered-call ETFs “are typi cally better suited as a supplement, rather than a core holding,” he says.
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In this article, Slott uses the example of the Lyon case, in which the state court in Wisconsin ruled that because paperwork was missing and the spousal waiver was not properly filed, the terms of the beneficiary form were not valid. The court ruled that the wife was the only beneficiary.
The beneficiaries named on the form are appealing the decision. The spouse did agree to the terms of the beneficiary form, but the court ruled the form did not follow specific required regulations regarding the spousal waiver.
Regulations associated with company plans regarding spousal rights are significantly different from the regu lations associated with IRA plans. The major difference is that the spouse of the owner of a company plan has protection regarding the inheritance of assets in the company plan that spouses of IRA plan owners do not have.
For example, the spouse of an employee with assets in a company plan must waive his or her inheritance rights in order for
By Lucia Auerbach | INC.
A new study from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine just identified an unconventional way to sharpen your brain: fast walking.
The research, which was published in the peer-reviewed journal Neurology, found that people in their 80s who main tain an exceptionally quick walking pace, also known as “super movers,” are more likely to stay mentally sharp in comparison to slow-moving peers of the same age.
Dr. Joe Verghese, a co-author on the study, told Inc. that even though he and his team were looking at individuals aged 80 and older, “the connection between walk ing speed and brain health likely begins much earlier, in midlife.”
In their work, the researchers looked at data from nearly 4,000 older adults who were enrolled in a long-term aging study called LonGenity that focuses on the biological and lifestyle factors behind healthy aging.
For the study, the participants were asked to take a timed walking test. The fastest 9% — those who had a gait of at least 1.5 standard deviations above the average of their peers — were classified as super movers. Super movers were about 50% less likely to develop cognitive decline in comparison to their peers.
Notably, even super movers who had dementia-related brain pathologies still displayed better cognitive function in comparison to their slower-moving peers. This suggests that the group may have more resilient mechanisms that work to support brain function — despite having underlying disease.
MUSCLE HEALTH AND THE BRAIN
In order to walk well, one needs the proper combination of balance, coordi
85% of future jobs haven’t been invented yet. Here’s how to land one of them A study conducted by Dell Technologies estimated that 85 percent of the jobs that will exist in 2030 haven’t been invented yet. New executive search data shows that 35 percent of leadership searches were for roles that didn’t previously exist. Here’s how to position yourself as a solution for a newly minted role.
Audit the structural voids Stop applying to legacy positions where you are competing against thousands of applicants for stagnant roles. Instead, look for institutional friction — the exact spaces where net-new roles are born. Target companies facing rapid transitions, sudden restructurings or shifting regulatory landscapes. Review their recent earnings calls, press releases or public strategic pivots to identify systemic operational problems falling directly between the cracks of their traditional departments. Your goal is to find a high-stakes complexity that the current executive team is struggling to untangle.
A recent article in IRA expert Ed Slott’s monthly publication points out a major difference between the regulations asso ciated with IRAs and company plans when it comes to a spouse’s rights.
the worker to be able to name other parties to inherit the assets in the company plan. If the spouse does not waive the right to inherit the assets, then the owner of the assets cannot name other parties as bene ficiaries.
The regulations regarding IRAs are completely different. In almost every situation, someone who owns an IRA can specify any individuals he or she wishes on the beneficiary form. The account owner is not required to name a spouse as a bene ficiary.
In the Lyon case, which involved a company plan, the beneficiary form prepared by the plan’s owner named several grandchildren as the beneficiaries of the company plan. His wife actually did waive her rights to the inheritance. She named her son-in-law as her power of attorney, and he specified on the benefi ciary form that the spouse did waive her rights to inherit the assets in the company plan.
However, the university that sponsored the ERISA plan, the University of Chicago, and TIAA disagreed with the terms of the beneficiary form.
They claimed that the regulations governing the ERISA plan indicated that notarization of the beneficiary form and witnesses were required. Accordingly, they disagreed with the validity of the beneficiary form, and they indicated that the spouse was the legal beneficiary, not the grandchildren. The Wisconsin court
nation, and strength. These all depend on healthy muscle, says Bonnie Tsui, a science writer and author of the book “On Muscle: The Stuff That Moves Us and Why It Matters,” in an interview with NPR.
For Tsui, the finding wasn’t a surprise. “We know that muscle health is very much correlated with cognitive health, espe cially as we age,” she said. “Exercise makes your muscles grow, but it also makes your brain grow.”
Previous studies agree with Tsui; regu lar exercise has been known to increase volume in the hippocampus, the brain’s learning and memory center.
When muscles contract during exercise, they release signaling molecules that affect other bodily systems, including brain cell growth and metabolism regulation. “So muscle health is cognitive health,” Tsui said.
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Implementing this recommenda tion into your own life doesn’t have to be
Retire the“spray and pray”strategy In an AI-filtered hiring market, mass-applying with a generic resume is about as good as flushing it down the toilet. Huntr’s Q1 2026 data reveals that candidates submit- ting 11–20 highly tailored applications achieved a 9.25 percent interview rate. Candidates who explicitly tailor their resumes to a specific job see a 78 percent higher response rate. Strip your resume down to the studs. Then, rebuild it for each specific role, highlighting the exact cross-disciplinary skills required to bridge the specific structur- al gap you’ve identified in the target company.
agreed with the university and TIAA posi tion.
The decision is being appealed. The assets have been frozen. The amount of assets in the account at the time of the owner’s death, seven years ago, exceeded $1 million dollars, and the value of the plan is now approximately $2 million.
What is interesting about the case is that, even though the spouse and her legal representative initially agreed with the terms of the beneficiary form, the court indicated that did not matter.
The court agreed with the president of the university and TIAA that the regu lations that govern company plans said that the beneficiary form did not meet the requirements of a spousal waiver, even though the spouse did agree that she did waive her spousal rights as indicated on the beneficiary form.
Bottom line: It is important that owners of company plans and their legal repre sentatives understand the precise terms of the ERISA regulations that govern spousal waivers. If the beneficiary form was nota rized, and witnesses were used, the court would not have been able to rule that the spousal waiver was insufficient. This case emphasizes the significant difference in regulations between company plans and IRA’s regarding spousal rights.
Elliot Raphaelson welcomes your questions and comments at raphelliot@ gmail.com.
complicated.
“A simple benchmark is measuring walking speed over a short, flat distance,” Verghese added. “Tracking changes in your own walking speed over time may be more informative than comparing yourself with others.”
Evidence suggests that increasing the intensity of your gait can also improve your cardiovascular health and reduce inflam mation — both of which boost brain health, Verghese said.
“While regular physical activity remains the priority, simply walking at a brisker pace during your usual walks is a practi cal strategy that may provide meaningful benefits,” he said.
Ultimately, maintaining a healthy life style is one of the best ways to upkeep your health.
“Walking speed is a simple, low-cost measure of overall brain and physical health,” Verghese said. “Tracking it over time could serve as a useful early indicator of healthy cognitive and physical aging.”
Translate your value into metrics Executive leadership does not buy abstract concepts. They buy concrete outcomes. To make your pitch undeniable, you must quantify your cross-functional leverage. If you previously automated core tasks to free up cognitive bandwidth, explicitly state the hours recovered and the revenue-generating initiatives you directed them toward. Provide specific numbers. If the new role bridges a systemic disconnect detail the exact percentage by which you can reduce project turnaround times or increase client retention.
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Americans hold roughly $1.25 trillion in credit card debt, with the average consumer carrying $6,595 in balances. Delinquency rates are at their highest level in 15 years. Much of that debt is incurred by people just trying to manage everyday expenses in an era of rising prices.
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If you’re carrying a huge balance on your credit card, you already know you’re digging yourself into a deeper hole every month. Paying only the required monthly minimum guarantees that the accumulat ing interest will overwhelm your ability to make a dent in your debt.
It’s not just the higher interest rates on credit card debt, which now average 21.5%, that can get you in trouble. The way some card issuers calculate the minimum monthly payments, it could take decades to pay down that balance. And along the way you could easily pay interest totaling three times the amount you originally charged.
This is debt quicksand. The more you struggle, the more you are entrapped. You can find the formula your bank uses to calculate the minimum payment — and an illustration of how long it will take you to pay off your debt — in the fine print of your credit card statement.
Or, to see a specific example of how your own debt prison is overwhelming you, go to Greenpath.com, and search for “credit card minimum payment calculator.” You can enter your balance, the interest rate, and the current minimum monthly payment. It will calculate how long it will take you to pay off the balance — and how much inter est you will pay along the way.
DEALING WITH DEBT
I’ve often warned about taking money out of a retirement account to pay off credit card debt. You’ll have less money, and less flexibility when you’re retired. But do the financial calculations. It’s unlikely that your retirement investment gains will outpace your debt finance charges.
But you must calculate the tax and penalty impact of withdrawing from your retirement savings. If you are younger than age 59 1/2, there is a 10% penalty on early withdrawals. Plus, the amount you with draw is added to your taxable income. So, you’ll need to set aside extra money for taxes. And if you’re a senior, that taxable withdrawal could push you into a higher tax bracket for Medicare premiums.
The alternative is figuring out how you could bring in more money. Is there some thing you could sell? Could you rent out a room in your house? Do you have a way to earn extra money — such as pet sitting or driving a neighbor on errands? Or could you lower your monthly expenses by moving in with a friend, or offering to do household chores in exchange for room and board with a senior citizen?
PAYDOWN STRATEGIES
If you can earn just a bit more every month, there is one simple strategy for reducing the time and interest to pay down your credit card debt. Just pick one card and write down the current minimum monthly payment. Then pay double that amount. And every month after, continue to pay that original “double” amount. Don’t charge another penny. The card balance will be paid off in less than three years — and you’ll save a fortune in interest.
Another strategy is to transfer your balance to a card with a grace period of 12 to 21 months with zero interest. You’ll pay a steep fee for the transfer, typically 3% to 5% of the amount you transfer. But it may be worth it. If you keep paying the lower required minimum on that balance trans fer card, it frees up cash to use the “double payment” strategy on your other cards.
A word of warning: At the end of the zero-interest grace period, your interest rate will skyrocket to as high as 28%! You must use the breathing room period to pay down your overall debt.
Find a balance transfer card at Bankrate. com. Look for a card that not only has the longest grace period, and lowest transfer fee, with no annual card fee. Check details because one missed payment could invali date the deal.
The worst thing you can do with credit card debt is ignore it. It’s not just going to go away. It’s going to keep piling up unless you attack it. And that’s the Savage Truth.
Terry Savage is a registered investment adviser and the author of four bestselling books, including “The Savage Truth on Money.” Terry responds to questions on her blog at TerrySavage.com.
Prove a problem- solving framework Instead of a traditional cover letter, send a cold email to the hiring manager for a direct, proactive pitch. In your outreach, explicitly name the institutional friction point you identified. Propose thoughtful, high-level solutions to help the employer understand how you think. Your goal is to demonstrate your problem-solving framework and show how your cross-depart- mental skills could align to alleviate their current operational pressure.
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Can parents help grown kids but still meet income needs?
By Maurie Backman KIPLINGER’S PERSONAL FINANCE
Q: I have two grown children. Both were self-sufficient until recently. I’m still work ing, but my small business income has declined. I had a major home maintenance project and a low-mileage car that was totaled in an accident. My son was laid off from his municipal job, and my daughter went back to graduate school. My children need help. What can I afford to give them without overly compromising my income needs? My savings are modest, and I’m afraid I’ll run out of money. My home is worth $700,000, and I had hoped it would be a legacy vacation home for my family. A: Today’s economy looks strong on paper. In May, the U.S. labor market added 172,000 nonfarm jobs, and the unem ployment rate was only 4.3%. But those numbers don’t tell the whole story.
The Center for American Progress says that despite a relatively low unemployment rate, a growing number of Americans are underemployed. The share of workers not currently in the labor force who want a job rose in 2025 and sits above pre-pandemic levels.
This could help explain why young adults are increasingly leaning on their parents for financial support, otherwise known as “subsidized adulting.”
As of late 2025, a good 75% of U.S. parents were supporting at least one adult child financially, according to a recent AARP survey. Thrivent’s fifth annual Boomerang Kids Survey, meanwhile, found that 44% of parents with a child ages 18 to 35 had one move back home at some point.
If you find yourself in this reader’s shoes — wanting to help your family but watch ing your own income slide — you’re facing a tough balancing act. You’re clearly hesitant to tap the equity in your home or to down size, and would rather pass the home down as an inheritance.
It’s a tough situation, but it’s not uncom mon today. Here’s what the experts suggest.
ONLY PROVIDE THE FINANCIAL HELP YOU CAN AFFORD
As a parent, it’s natural to want to do what you can for your children, even if they’re old enough to be self-sufficient. But if you’re going to provide help, you need to put your own needs first.
“Helping adult children is one of the most difficult retirement planning deci sions because it is a financial and emotional one,” says Doug Carey, CFA, founder and owner of WealthTrace. “The question is not ‘How much do my children need?’ It’s ‘How much can I give without putting
but not fully transparent
By Andrea Wojnicki | INC.
You don’t have to bring your whole self to work. The best advice is to bring your best self on purpose.
For years, the rule was simple: keep personal life out of the workplace.
Then the pendulum swung the other way.
Be authentic. Be vulnerable. Bring your whole self.
So which is it?
AUTHENTICITY VERSUS TRANSPARENCY
You should always be authentic. That means being honest, consistent and not performing a version of yourself, but you do not need to be fully transparent. In fact, great professionals rarely are.
myself in a position where I later need financial help?’ ”
Carey recommends totaling your required expenses, including housing costs, property taxes, insurance, utilities, food, healthcare, transportation, debt payments and taxes. Don’t forget retirement plan contributions. From there, you can see how much money you might have left to help your children.
To make this exercise easier, Carey suggests using a budgeting app to track your recurring expenses. He also recom mends planning for the worst if your busi ness has not been doing well.
“It would also be a good idea to assume your income will be lower in the future as a safety buffer,” he says.
HAVE MONEY IN RESERVE
The fact that you recently had a major home repair and car loss should serve as a wake-up call, says Carey, that you need cash reserves.
“You don’t want to use any of the money from a reserve fund for children since you might need it soon for emergencies,” he explains.
Given that your business income has been slowing, you might want to set aside at least six months of living expenses in case things get worse and you need to dip into your savings to cover your basic needs. Having that money in a high-yield savings account could help you avoid tapping your IRA or 401(k) prematurely, allowing those investments to keep growing.
FAMILY SUPPORT SHOULD BE TEMPORARY
If you have limited financial resources, it’s important that any help you give your children not be open-ended, Carey insists.
“Make it very concrete, such as contrib uting $1,000 per month (toward your kids’ expenses) for three months to start. Then review after that,” he says. “It is also a good idea to pay specific bills if you can rather than just giving money.”
BE VERY CAREFUL WITH TAPPING HOME EQUITY
Your $700,000 home might be your largest financial asset. But Carey says you should be extremely cautious before doing things such as taking out a home equity loan or HELOC.
“Home equity is a great source of emer gency money for those in retirement,” Carey explains. “If the markets have several bad years or there is a serious medical emergency where you need to use those funds, you might not have enough if you use (that money) for children.”
KNOWING WHAT TO SHARE, WITH WHOM, AND WHEN
That shows up in everyday decisions. Do you share critical feedback from a perfor mance review with the entire team or process it with someone you trust? Do you explain the full details of a personal situa tion or simply set the boundary you need to do your work well?
These aren’t honesty tests. They’re judg ment calls.
And the same applies to difficult dynam ics. If you don’t respect a colleague, broad casting it doesn’t make you more authentic. It makes the work harder for everyone. Professionalism is not suppression. It’s discipline.
As it is, only 64% of Americans feel confi dent they have enough money to retire comfortably, according to recent data from the Employee Benefit Research Institute. If you’re behind on savings, you don’t want to do anything in the near term to reduce the equity you have in your home.
IF YOU HAVE TO SAY NO, SAY NO
Saying no to your kids when they need financial help is not easy. But Georgia Bruggeman, founder and CEO at Merid ian Financial Advisors, says you absolutely need to take care of yourself first.
“Your kids are young and have time on their side to figure things out,” Bruggeman says. “Bailing them out will not help them learn financial resiliency.”
Bruggeman says that if graduate school has become too expensive, you could suggest that your daughter take a break or talk to the school about other options for moving forward.
While you can’t snap your fingers and magically get your son a job offer, govern ment layoffs are often more cushioned than private sector ones.
Municipal jobs often come with specific severance packages, unused paid time off payouts or solid unemployment benefits. Your son should check his civil service options or look into other government agencies that value his experience.
“You need to be an example to your kids and show them that taking care of yourself is not selfish,” Bruggeman insists.
Carey agrees. While you might have some room to offer support, it’s crucial to prioritize your financial well-being.
“Do not compromise your own retire ment to solve a temporary problem for your children,” he says. “You can help support them, but make sure you are financially secure first.”
Our reader didn’t say whether the $700,000 house is her primary home or if she lives near her adult kids. That’s an important detail; she could invite her chil dren to move in with her temporarily. That solution could provide solid financial help to them without dipping into her savings.
If the house is a vacation home, she could sell it and invest that money to provide an income stream. At a 4% withdrawal rate, her additional monthly income would be about $2,300. She could also explore rent ing the home, though she’s said the house has needed repairs. It’s possible that rent ing might involve more financial stress than she could bear now.
We think it’s wonderful that she wants to hold onto the home as a legacy for her chil dren. But lowering her family’s financial stress by selling could be the best gift of all.
college-bound
You’ve bought the twin sheets, towels, shower rack, the WD-40 and all the other dorm room essentials. The first check is in the mail to pay for your college freshman’s meal plan and textbooks. What are you forgetting?
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KIDS & MONEY
Perhaps setting up a bank account, opening a credit card, checking health and auto insurance policies for coverage while away at college, and other financial necessities?
With the countdown underway before your freshman starts college or trade school, don’t wait until you’ve pointed the car toward campus to deal with some of the financial realities that are not always obvious.
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Here are some checkpoints that will help your freshman prepare for the jour ney.
MINDSET
If you haven’t already done this, have a heart to heart with your teen to review the bills that will be due and how they’ll be covered, said Cynthia Fitzthum, of the Center for Economic Education at Saint Cloud State University in Minne sota. Help your child set up a budget to cover all the incidental expenses — from late-night pizza runs to shampoo. Then reevaluate the budget at fall break to tweak if necessary.
Starting at a young age, “my number one piece of advice is always to encour age a healthy financial mindset with your children,” Fitzthum said. Hopefully, if your student is 500 miles from home and has a money problem or question, he’ll feel comfortable asking you for advice.
MOVING MONEY
Does your teen already have a checking account with a debit card?
You have lots of options when it comes to moving money from your bank account to your students’. First, see if your preferred bank has a branch near campus or even ATM’s in the student center. If not, consider opening an account at the nearest bank, but not before you’ve done some comparison shopping on ATM fees, and overdraft charges for example.
In addition, technology has made transferring money back and forth quite easy and in a timely manner through services such as Venmo and Apple Pay, said Fitzthum.
CONFIRM CAR INSURANCE COVERAGE
If your student is bringing a car to campus, make sure he or she understands the coverage level. Check with your insurance agent because you could get a break on rates if the campus is located in a smaller community or rural area.
Finally, does your child even need a car if there are transportation options avail able, such as light rail? If the car is being left at home, ask your agent if there are “occasional driver” discounts that often apply to students who will be leaving their car at home.
HEALTH INSURANCE?
Go over your health insurance cover age. Review deductibles and networks in case there are gaps. Many schools offer student health plans that might provide better coverage, than keeping your child on your health plan. What type of care is provided by the student health center?
In addition, how will you handle drug prescriptions? How far is the near est pharmacy from campus? Are you comfortable that the campus mail service will deliver the medications in a timely fashion?
Questions, comments, column ideas? Send an email to sbrosen1030@gmail. com.
Pricey Yukon Denali Ultimate tops utility in category
By Marc D. Grasso BOSTON HERALD
GMC and their flagship Yukon bring all-around excellence with this week’s tester, the 2026 GMC Yukon Denali Ultimate.
2026 GMC YUKON
This cousin to the Chev rolet Tahoe provides all of the space, comfort, style and luxury anyone could want.
In 2026, GM worked wonders on its existing fleet and added nice trim levels to keep the competition always thinking about what the automaker will do next.
Our Glacier White Tricoat test vehicle was flawless, making it clear why the Yukon frightens the competition in the Ameri can luxury market.
Known for its high
The 2018 Subaru BRZ is blessed by rear-wheel drive, superb steering, balanced handling and an easy-to-drive nature. SUBARU OF NORTH AMERICA
By Josh Jacquot EDMUNDSI
f you like the idea of owning a fun-to- drive car but can’t afford a new one, this season is an ideal time to consider buying used. Right now, quite a few perfor mance cars that might have been out of reach for you when new can be had for less than $25,000 on the used market.
Edmunds’ editors reviewed what’s available for under 25 grand and came up with five of their favorites. There is a car here for every kind of enthusiast, from a V8-powered coupe with tire-smoking torque to a four-door hatchback with room for your moun tain bike.
2015-2018 BMW 2 SERIES
The BMW 2 Series is BMW’s smallest two-door coupe and convertible. A four-cylinder 2 Series is available, but the more powerful six-cylinder M235i and BMW M240i are what you want. They have quick acceleration, balanced handling and excellent long-distance comfort. Output ranges from 320 horsepower in the M235i to 335 ponies in the later 2017-2018 M240i. The 2 Series offers a more upscale driving experience than the other cars on our list, even if its back seats are a bit small for a luxu ry-branded car.
The Yukon Denali Ultimate offers comfort and luxury. MARC D. GRASSO/BOSTON HERALD
MSRP and resale values, the Yukon Denali Ultimate has a base price of $103,000 and is powered by a 6.2L ECOTEC3 V-8 engine and
Left: Silly fast in any form, the 2008 Chevy Corvette is more pleasant as a daily drive than anything this capable has a right to be. Right: Thanks to its nimble handling, the 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata is best enjoyed with its top down while driving along a twisty road. EDMUNDS, LEFT; MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
Left: Benefiting from elements pulled from more expensive models in the BMW lineup, the 2018 2 Series boasts plenty of features for the money and strong performance. Right: The 2018 Golf GTI has become something of an icon since its American debut in 1983. BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LEFT; EDMUNDS
optional packages that could be worth seeking out. A 2 Series with the Technol ogy package, for example, has a bigger center screen and a navigation system.
2008-2013 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
The sixth-generation Chevrolet Corvette, often called the C6, delivers absurd performance value. Powered by a beefy V8 producing up to 430 horse power, these Corvettes remain shockingly fast even by modern standards. Rear-wheel drive, relatively low weight, strong braking performance, and excellent highway comfort put the C6
10-speed automatic trans mission. With 420 horse power and 460 pound-feet of torque, our weeklong tester had an 8,400 pound
on this list. And they make it worth tolerating the C6’s low-rent interior.
Look for: Narrow your search to 2008-and-newer models, which get more power and an improved interior. Coupes are easier to find under $25,000 than convertibles or the later higher-performance Grand Sport trims. The V8 power ing these cars is durable, but finding a Corvette with a maintenance record history is a good idea anyway.
towing capacity.
The Yukon Denali Ulti mate had a slew of standard features, including a 16.8- inch premium infotainment
produces 181 horsepower, which doesn’t sound like much but is enough to amply motivate this light weight two-seater. With precise steering, predictable handling, and an available slick-shifting six-speed manual transmission, this Miata is a textbook topless sports car. Just be aware that the Miata’s cabin will feel cramped for tall drivers.
system, 24-inch wheels and a 15-inch heads-up display. Upgrades include second- row captain’s seats, Bose performance sound system with 22 speakers and Night Vision — all totaling an additional $7,090. Boast ing a Woodland Mahogany interior, the Yukon Denali Ultimate is certainly classy for all consumers and exem plifies the luxury that GMC provides.
In Grasso’s Garage, the flagship GMC Yukon Denali Ultimate is the real deal. It looks stellar, rides well and has good value.
Although pricey for most consumers, the utility in this category is second to none. I was able to fit six adults on our way to dinner and heard a ton of compliments on its
ite trim is the Club, which adds numerous mechanical enhancements to make the Miata even more fun to toss around tight curves.
2017-2020 SUBARU BRZ AND TOYOTA 86
The Subaru BRZ and Toyota 86 are two small coupes co-designed by Subaru and Toyota. They provide a connected and mechanical feel for the driver, which is a rare attri bute these days. After the 2017 update, its four-cylin der engine produces up to 205 horsepower, which is enough to be quick without making it so easy to build speed that you’re always
4WD DENALI
ULTIMATE MSRP: $103,900 MPG: 14 city / 18 highway /
16.2 as tested As tested: $113,785
comfort, style and spacious ness.
The GMC Yukon has a long-lasting history in the fleet, and in my opinion, having the Denali Ultimate package is the best way to experience its full offerings.
Grasso’s Garage is here for you! Are you in the market for a new car? I would be happy to provide my honest input. All you have to do is email me: marc.grasso@ bostonherald.com.
getting in trouble. They also have a back seat, though it’s quite small and really only useful for storing cargo.
Look for: Sticking to 2017-and-newer versions means you’ll get meaningful improvements to gearing and suspension tuning. The Toyota 86 is often slightly cheaper than the BRZ, making it a value play. BRZ models with the Perfor mance package are espe cially desirable thanks to their upgraded brakes and suspension.
2015-2019 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI
The Volkswagen Golf GTI of this era is the defi nition of an everyday performance car. It blends four-door hatchback prac ticality with genuinely entertaining handling. Its turbocharged four-cylinder produces up to 228 horse power, depending on model year and equipment pack ages. It’s paired with either a six-speed manual or a six- or seven-speed automatic, also depending on the year.
Look for: Try to get a GTI in the SE or Autobahn trim. These trims have the most standard features such as a premium sound system, upgraded brakes, and a limited-slip differential that helps maximize available traction during accelera tion.
Edmunds says: A realistic budget now opens the door to a wide range of perfor mance. Do your homework by avoiding cars with obvi ous deferred maintenance, neglect or heavy modi fications. Still, for under $25,000, buyers can choose between some of the most fun and focused perfor mance cars of the last two decades. It’s a good time to be a driving enthusiast.
Toyota Crown
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By Larry Printz TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE
If the 2026 Toyota Crown sedan proves anything, it’s that when it comes to design, Toyota buyers will tolerate absolutely anything as long as it starts every morning and doesn’t frighten their accountant. The old Avalon may have been dull, but at least it looked like a proper flagship sedan. Its replacement, the Crown, looks like a design compromise reached after several uncomfortable meetings.
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The result is a car that appears to be having an identity crisis. Too tall to be sleek, too sedan to be an SUV, from most angles it looks like it’s wearing orthopedic footwear. And although it looks as if it should be a hatchback, it’s not a hatchback. It’s a fastback, one that looks as if it pulled a hamstring in Pilates.
The front end doesn’t help. The grille is large and oddly shaped, managing the rare trick of being neither elegant nor aggressive. It’s simply there, like a confused facial expression rendered in plastic. Add the optional, and on the Platinum merci lessly unavoidable, two- tone paint scheme and any pretense of design cohe sion goes out the window. Instead of visually lower ing the car, the contrasting roof slices the Crown into awkward, stacked layers, like a sedan that got dressed in Ikea shelving and Crocs.
From the rear, the Crown develops full-blown iden tity issues. It wants the elegance of a liftback, the stature of a crossover and the dignity of a traditional sedan, yet it ends up having none of them. It’s the auto motive equivalent of wear ing a tuxedo jacket, hiking boots and yoga pants: tech
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And yet, the 2026 Toyota Crown sedan seems almost intentionally divisive.
It does not seek universal approval. Instead, it stands out precisely because it refuses to blend in, and there is a certain appeal in driving something that doesn’t look like everything else at your condo. For some buyers, that will be refresh ing. For others, it will feel like a collection of interest ing ideas that never signed the same lease. The Crown demands a reaction, and in the Toyota universe, that alone makes it radical.
Inside, however, the revo lution ends. There is little here to suggest this is meant to be Toyota’s top-drawer sedan. Materials are accept ably unremarkable, even in Platinum trim, and the overall execution feels carefully budgeted rather than confidently luxuri ous. Toyota may have been aiming for modern and sporty; instead, the cabin lands somewhere between sensible and forgettable, especially when compared to the genuinely creative interiors now coming out of Hyundai and Kia, which must make Toyota exec utives wake up in a cold sweat at night.
Still, the Crown’s tall stance does pay dividends when it comes to entry and exit. Getting in and out is easier than in most sedans, which makes this less a flag ship and more a concession to knees.
One genuine bright spot is the new 12.3-inch info tainment touchscreen, running Toyota’s U.S.-de signed interface. It is a massive improvement over the old mouse-based system, which felt like it was designed by some one who actively disliked humanity. Wireless Apple
The 2026 Toyota Crown Platinum’s Hybrid Max powertrain offers 29 mpg city and 32 mpg highway.
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CarPlay and Android Auto come standard, along with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi for up to five devices, Qi wire less charging, USB-A and USB-C ports, and a 12-volt outlet. In other words, it finally behaves like a car built in this decade.
Most Crown models use Toyota’s fourth-generation hybrid system, pairing a naturally aspirated 2.5-liter
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four-cylinder with electric motors and a CVT for a total of 236 horsepower. Perfor mance is adequate rather than inspiring: 0-60 mph takes 7.6 seconds, but fuel economy is excellent at 42 mpg city and 41 mpg high way. Most buyers will find this perfectly satisfactory.
Things get genuinely interesting with the Hybrid Max powertrain, which
pairs a 2.4-liter turbo charged engine with elec tric motors on both axles and a six-speed automatic. Output jumps to 340 horse power, 0-60 mph drops to 5.7 seconds, and suddenly for the first time, the Crown feels like it belongs in the conversation. Fuel econ omy falls to 29 mpg city and 32 mpg highway. But for a large, heavy sedan,
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Even so, the Crown never quite delivers any driv ing enjoyment. It’s quiet, comfortable and composed, all classic Toyota virtues. But there is little incentive to push it. All-wheel drive is standard, and the info tainment system is finally competitive, but neither is enough to elevate the expe rience beyond competent.
Like its predecessors, the Toyota Crown sedan is capable, comfortable, reli able … and oddly propor tioned. What makes the Crown remarkable isn’t whether you like it or not. It’s that Toyota, long the undisputed champion of bland competence, has built something this divisive. You may question it, mock it or grudgingly admire it, but you will not ignore it. And for Toyota, that’s radical.
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A time capsule originally placed in the cornerstone of Winnetka Village Hall in 1925 was reopened on July 4. STACEY WESCOTT/CHICAGO TRIBUNE PHOTOS
By Christopher Borrelli CHICAGO TRIBUNE
mason jiggled the corner stone loose a couple of weeks early, the one that read “1925,” the one fitted into the facade of the village hall in Winnetka. He loosened it just to be safe. See, the village didn’t want a repeat of 50 years ago, when every one who was anyone gathered to open a time capsule behind that cornerstone and the powers that be couldn’t figure out how to pry it out of the building. So they cheated this time — so sue them. They had a Bicentennial time capsule cemented into the building for decades, full of artifacts; they had a crowd of 100 or so locals, baking under a July sun, waiting eagerly, silently; and when the capsule was opened, what they discovered was …
Eh, nothing too exciting. Aerial photos of the village; newsletters; a license plate. An “ERA YES!” pin. The essay they fished out, about the U.S. Consti tution, written in 1976 by teenager Barbara Brott, was poignant. Now a Stanford University neurobiologist, she attended the ceremony and read what she had written 50 years earlier. When she was finished, she
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Just because Lollapalooza is known as the premier summer music festival in Chicago doesn’t mean it can’t have surprises. One of those surprises this year is the abundance of female performers headlining the four-day festi val, coming Thursday to Sunday in Grant Park. From Lorde and Charli XCX to Tate McRae and Olivia Dean, this year’s bookers
have provided audiences with a feast of choices.
Aside from the headliners, this year’s Lollapalooza also promises to serve as a showcase for some of the most interesting and charis matic artists on the rise, from Y2K pop artist Slayyyter to Grammy Award-winning R&B underdog Leon Thomas to the brilliant and poignant lyricism of Monaleo. There is something to appeal to everyone.
Winnetka Village President Bob Dearborn holds up a license plate from 1976 that was inside the time capsule.
said quietly: “What you just heard were the thoughts of a very young person thinking independently for the first time.” It’s what you hope from a time capsule.
A wormhole into the past. And yet, just as often, you wonder:
Did our ancestors understand the assignment?
“Truthfully, I would rather see something more personal when people bury these things, something that speaks to their moment,” said Mary Trieschmann, executive director of the Winnetka Historical Society. She recalled opening a time capsule left by village elders in 1925 — a few pamphlets, a list of board members
the music industry as a viva cious teenager. Each new album she’s released has been a show case of the expansive qualities of her sound. On her latest record, “Virgin,” the singer-songwriter delved deep into the personal battles of her life, from big moves and breakups to body image and femininity. That’s also why it’s so special that an artist as revealing
et al — and asking herself:
“What were they thinking?” It’s a good time to ask that again. There are so many time capsules being opened, and buried, in Illinois this summer — indeed, so many capsules being opened nationwide, a byproduct of the
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Barbara Brott, center, reads her winning essay from 1976 that was contained in the time capsule at Village Hall on July 4 in Winnetka. Brott, now a neurobiologist at Stanford University, wrote about the 2nd and 5th amendments in her Bicentennial essay while in middle school at Washburn Junior High. STACEY WESCOTT/CHICAGO TRIBUNE PHOTOS
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Bicentennial Fever that swept the country in 1976 — it’s worth pausing to ask: What should we expect out of this? A portrait of a bygone era? A connection to ancestors? A charming splash of nostalgia?
Or business cards from businesses no longer in business?
I spoke with nearly every community in Illinois that is opening or sealing a time capsule this year, and more often than not, what’s inside are, yes, business cards, a list of board members, speeches by mayors, lapel pins, corporate pamphlets, a city budget. For reasons unclear, a number of Bicen- tennial time capsules contain copies of JCPen- ney catalogs (probably so future generations can marvel at the price of jeans and socks). Please don’t misunderstand me, I love time capsules just like you love time capsules. There are so many time capsules, there are at least two busi- nesses, Time Capsules Inc. of Pennsylvania, and Heri- tage Time Capsules of New York, dedicated to creat- ing these small vessels, into which we are tasked with leaving meaningful objects for future generations. I just wish we were a little more … colorful, and meditative, and personal.
Early last month, DuPage County buried a capsule, inviting county leaders to contribute items. “The mayor of Wheaton and I closed the capsule and he reached across (the capsule) and shook my hand, and it meant a lot,” said Deborah Conroy, DuPage County Board Chair. “It was all of us working together, valuing our community.” Glendale Heights left an account of a daring rescue last year by two police offi- cers on a frozen pond. West Chicago, founded in 1849 as a railway hub, left a toy train. Glenn Ellyn left a leaf from a 200-year-old tree. All thoughtful, culturally telling items. Less so: A garbage sticker from Lisle, a Trader Joe’s gift card (with no value) and annual fiscal reports.
And yet, even an unre- markable time capsule is a window into the past.
Judy Schultz of the Frankfort Area Histori- cal Society, which opened its capsule July 4, said they pried off the lid early for a preview, “since alI I could think about was damn Geraldo Rivera and Al Capone’s vault (in 1986) and not a thing in it.” (She was “slightly disappointed” at what they found, more paperwork than insights.)
Meagan McChesney, left, Mary Treischmann, center, and Bob Dearborn, unpack a time capsule removed from the cornerstone of the Winnetka Village Hall. Several items were removed from inside the time capsule including photos, copies of local newspapers and a fire fighter patch.
Public Works employees Bob Massey, left, and Kevin Lockner remove a time capsule from Winnetka Village Hall.
opened in June. Gale Miller, who served on the school’s Bicentennial committee (though she was Class of ’77), was there to find… a JCPenney catalog, a copy of the school’s dress code. “Hair could only be so long, no sweatshirts — it’s hilari- ous since students dressed like (expletive) in 1976. There was a Pet Rock, with a homemade house, but I do wish (the capsule) had been more honest about what it was like then. There was nothing on all of the racial tensions in Elgin at the time. The principal then wouldn’t have allowed it. And so this time capsule reflects the times very selectively.”
everyday lives as history.
When the western Illinois village of Indus- try (pop. 399) opened its capsule in June, it found a 1976 shaving permit. Said James Trotter, the local farmer who presented the contents: “Every man had a beard, and if you didn’t, you bought a permit for one dollar. It wasn’t strictly enforced.” Perhaps more meaningful was the simple list of local businesses that existed in 1976. The only one still operating in Indus- try is the bank — the village had lost a third of its popula- tion in 50 years.
DuPage buried might be fascinating in 250 years, but they’re digging up their capsule in only 25 years.
The first known Ameri- can capsule, buried in 1795 by Paul Revere and Samuel Adams, held Massachu- setts Colony records and newspapers. After it was opened and resealed in 1855, it was untouched until 2014. Maybe the alien over- lords who open the nation’s America250 time capsule in 2276 will be excited by the letter to future citi- zens that Gov. JB Pritzker included in Illinois’ contri- bution, but I’m betting they’ll be more intrigued by Maine’s whale bones or Ohio’s patch of fabric
from the Wright Brothers’ first airplane. On the other hand, so much of society transformed between 1962, when a capsule was buried in the Chicago Board of Trade, and 1976, when it was opened; its contents, a list of predictions from civic leaders, held resonance: President of the Chicago Historical Society imagined cars would be outlawed from The Loop. Mayor Richard J. Daley predicted “the completion of a vast and adequate system of highways and boulevards.” (If you’ve ever cursed while waiting in construction traf- fic lately, the key word there is “adequate.”)
your time capsule matters.
When Woodridge buried its capsule beneath a sleepy corner in 1976, it wasn’t planning on its future as a densely developing Chicago exurb. So, as village mayor Gina Cunningham explained, as they dug the capsule out of a now-busy intersection last spring, they hadn’t considered the way erosion and steadily rumbling traffic conspire: “The box was chipped and broken. You were kind of holding your breath. Then everything started falling out of the bottom and back into the hole, which was full of water.” Woodridge spent months drying out 500 arti- facts, most of them essays by local students and resi- dents. Cunningham’s own essay from 1976 was lost: “That’s probably a blessing. We were answering what Woodridge would be like in 2026, and I definitely expected flying cars.”
It is too bad, since predic- tions are often the most telling (and common) inclusion in a time capsule. Woodridge was no excep- tion. One school student predicted: “The air (in 2026) will be bad to breathe but I will have a mansion with a pool.” Another antic- ipated: “There’s not going to be a Woodridge, because of the Energy Crisis.” Knute Knudson, a manager at Kroger for 31 years, wrote a long autobiography of sorts: “A Resume of My Jour- ney on This Planet Called Earth.” (He concluded: “I liked selling food very much.”)
Water damage is a common problem with time capsules — but then so is simple neglect.
Those time capsules in both Elgin and Industry were mostly forgotten until recently. Stacy Peterson, communications manager (and chief time-capsule organizer) for the city of Peoria, said a capsule was buried in city hall in the late 1890s. “But they also left no directions of when to open it or even where it was,” she said. “The good thing is this building is made of Lake Superior red sandstone and has to be worked on every year, so I told crews to watch for a time capsule, and sure enough, last November, they found it.”
The contents were in such good shape that “we had an audience there to watch, and the preserva- tionist was so stunned that he forgot to tell everyone what he was removing.”
Among the items, a single buckeye.
“It was such a tangi- ble connection to the past that it just kind of sang, but yes, there were also park budgets, stuff like that — I find what’s often missing is the human voice.”
By Nina Metz CHICAGO TRIBUNE
When the first roller rink opened in Chicago at Congress Parkway and Michigan Avenue, the year was 1880 and the Chicago Tribune called it a “notable event in the amusement and social history” of the city. Roller skating’s popular ity has ebbed and flowed in the 146 years since, with just a handful of rinks currently in operation today and few opportunities to skate indoors downtown in recent years. Now, after a long absence, it returns thanks to Summer Skate at Navy Pier.
“We’ve been trying to do a roller rink at the pier for probably the past 10 years,” said Navy Pier’s director of programming Dylan Hankey. “There’s a hole in downtown Chicago for roller rinks, and it’s a perfect activity for what the pier does — all skill levels are able to do it, young and old — so it’s a good unifier.”
The rink is set up in the space formerly known as the Crystal Gardens. The room no longer features trees and other foliage, but now has an uncluttered concrete floor with “an additional topper that simulates a roller rink surface,” said Hankey. It’s open daily, beginning at noon, and will continue through Labor Day. “We have a DJ and a disco ball. During the day, you get these great views of the lake and the Ferris wheel. There’s a great light show in there in the evenings and the lights from the Ferris wheel.”
Admission includes the cost of skate rental (people are free to bring their own skates, but the price of admission remains the same either way). There are no concessions, but there is a bar available on week ends for certain events, and Hankey said they “encour age folks to visit our partner tenants if they’re feeling hungry or thirsty.” He also stressed that the Crystal Garden room is open to the public, so you can simply wander through to watch people skate.
With so much focus on the death of third spaces, a roller rink provides many of the things we’re craving. It’s a semi-structured activity, but you can take breaks at your own pace. You can go with friends, or arrive solo and make new friends.
Roller rinks have come and gone, but they have almost always served as community hubs, says Marcie L. Hill, author of “Chicago Roller Skating History: 1880-2025.”
She first began research ing Chicago’s roller skating history nearly 20 years ago, when she was at a roller rink in one of the south suburbs and inspired as she was “watching skaters over 60 years old whiz past me.” Her book goes decade by decade, detailing the existence of various roller skating venues in the city. “Initially, I was driven by my curiosity: Where did it all begin? And that’s what took me to the Harold Washington Library. I have never used so much microfilm in my life!”
She also sought out infor mation from the National Museum of Roller Skating
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Thomas Ragsac, 27, from San Francisco, roller skates at the Summer Skate roller skating rink on June 27. JOSH BOLAND/CHICAGO TRIBUNE
A youth falls and is helped up by a parent at the Summer Skate roller skating rink. JOSH BOLAND/CHICAGO TRIBUNE
Kids race on roller skates at Lincoln Park in 1950.
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and the non-fiction book “The History of Roller Skat ing.”
“I noticed there were no Black people in the photos,” she writes. “Correction. One Black skater was in the book, but she was in the back. Up to this point, I had only spoken to mostly Black skaters who had never mentioned any of the rinks that were in the documents I received, but their stories began in the 1950s. This observation made it even more critical for me to continue research ing this topic to answer a third question that came to mind: When and where were Black people allowed to roller skate indoors in Chicago?”
A notable challenge to segregation took place at a rink called White City, which opened in the early 1900s and was located in
Woodlawn. In the 1940s, protests and lawsuits successfully sought to over turn the rink’s discrimina tory policies. “Finally, on May 29, 1946, the race ban was dropped,” Hill writes, “and Black people were able to roller skate at the rink and join the White City Roller Club. According to an article in the Chicago Defender, ‘The decision marks the first time the Civil Rights Law has been invoked to deny court protection to an enter prise seeking to preserve its right to discriminate.’” The venue then changed its name to Park City and remained open until 1958.
A decade-plus later, a signature style of skat ing developed in the Black community called JB skat ing that The Triibe recently called “the heartbeat of roller skating culture in Chicago” with its “smooth
Yr’nell Reed, 18, and Aysha Gray, 25, both of Chicago, roller skate at the Summer Skate roller skating rink inside the former Crystal Gardens. JOSH BOLAND/CHICAGO TRIBUNE
IF YOU GO Summer Skate is open at noon daily at Navy Pier (800 E. Grand Ave.), including Skate After Dark for ages 21+; tickets $15-$17.50 at navypier.org
glides and turns tied to the legacy of James Brown’s music and Black Chicago land’s unique interpretation of the skate-dance.” Many rinks offer lessons, as well.
The major rinks that are still up and running have stood the test of time, including Fleetwood Roller Skating Rink (in Summit), Glenwood Skating Rink (in Glenwood), Tinley Park Roller Rink (in Tinley Park), Lynwood Sport Center (in Lynwood), MLK Skating (in Auburn Gresham) and The Rink (in Chatham), the latter of which is the only Black-owned rink in the state.
Last year, Elizabeth Blasius, a Chicago-based
architectural historian and cofounder of Preservation Futures, wrote about the city’s roller skating history in a column for the outlet Mas Context and she unearthed a Tribune story from 1885 where it was noted: “Roller skating is at best a craze, and is no worse than other crazes, such as toboggan ing, bobbing, progressive euchre, 4-o’clock teas, metaphysical seances, and other mild forms of insanity, at which all that is charged against roller skating may be committed.”
Progressive euchre and 4-o’clock teas may have long cycled out of fashion, but roller skating is still around.
“I always see teens skat
ing when we go to Fleet wood, and that’s really encouraging to me,” Blasius said.
“We’re in a moment in Chicago where we’re tell ing young people you can’t congregate downtown or at our beaches. And here is one place where they are welcome. It’s a safe space and a multi-generational space. There’s always a broad cross representation of music across many eras. It’s not expensive. And it’s not like bowling alleys or movie theaters, where there’s one corporate entity that owns most of them. These are family-owned small busi nesses that have been around for 50 or 60 years. It’s a great way to spend your money, and you’re being active and you’re out and you’re seeing people.”
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show her vulnerability
Brock Akil processes trauma alongside character in debut novel
By Gina Cherelus THE NEW YORK TIMES
Mara Brock Akil lost her train of thought when she noticed the time.
“Oh! It’s 1:11,” she exclaimed while sitting recently at Corner Bar in the Manhattan borough of New York City. I asked what the significance was.
“Angel number — my angels let me know they’re around all the time, and I just feel safe,” said Brock Akil, creator of the hit 2000s sitcom “Girlfriends.” “Part of my journey as a human being is, having been a survivor of something, I’ve learned how to go to places that keep me safe.”
Brock Akil, 56, who expe rienced sexual assault when she was girl, described how these spiritual nudges have led her to revisit similar stories and themes in her previous work, as a way to process shame. “I need a bigger canvas to stretch those ideas out,” she said.
Those ideas have reso nated for decades — not only with audiences, but also with her TV indus try peers. (It’s difficult to imagine Issa Rae’s depic tion of Molly and Issa on “Insecure” without Toni and Joan on “Girlfriends.”) Characters that Brock Akil has created — she calls them her muses — have defined an image of a certain kind of Black womanhood: smart, fashionable, career-driven, complicated, embattled, resilient.
Now, in her debut novel, she is introducing a new muse: Dionne Daphne, a beauty editor at Essence magazine in the early 1990s, who, much like Brock Akil herself, is processing trauma.
“I’ve gotten the privilege — both earned and destiny — that I get to keep working out these themes,” she said.
Lakota vigilante chases leads on killer
On some level, the hero of David Heska Wanbli Weiden’s “Wisdom Corner” knows he’s too violent.
“I’d gotten in two fights in a week,” Virgil Wounded Horse says in the thriller. “I’d tried to handle both situations calmly, but each had turned violent. And I had to be honest with myself — that’s what I’d wanted.”
“Wisdom Corner” is a throwback to hard-boiled thrillers of the mid-20th century in which short- tempered, punch-first-ask- questions-later antiheroes thought the only good interview was one that left the witness cowering in terror.
Virgil leaves plenty of carnage in his bloody wake in the taut “Wisdom Corner.” He’s trying to figure out who killed his medicine man friend. A Native gang that’s trying to monopolize the reser vation’s booze supply? An unscrupulous politician whose opponent happens to be Virgil’s girlfriend, Marie? A mysterious hacker whose efforts to uncover harm at Native American boarding schools are fueled by righteous anger?
“Wisdom Corner” moves like crazy, with Virgil pursuing leads through out the southern half of South Dakota while also trying to protect his family from those gang members. Marie’s attempts to get Virgil to shape up may be working — he’s definitely not quite as violence-prone as he was in Weiden’s previous thriller, “Winter Counts.” His moments of self-reflection also suggest an interest in a future that’s less vigilante, more peace maker.
That makes for a strong narrative spine, but where “Wisdom Corner” excels is in Weiden’s sure depiction of reservation life and tribal politics (he’s an enrolled citizen of South Dakota’s Sicangu Lakota Nation). Despite living much of his life on a reservation and
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Many of the themes she keeps returning to reveal the Black girl without the magic. In her book, “The Revelation of Dionne Daphne,” Brock Akil’s hero ine is newly single and on the cusp of a promotion at work when a medical disclosure from her ex- boyfriend sends her into a tailspin, forcing her to confront her sexual history.
The shame of sexual trauma is threaded through much of Brock Akil’s work. She sees it as the main reason families and commu nities struggle to have hard conversations about “the autonomy of women’s bodies: who owns them, who controls them.”
“If we unburden ourselves from shame, we will have more capacity to figure out the chaos of this time,” she said.
Born in Los Angeles and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, Brock Akil grew up dreaming of being a jour nalist. She graduated from Northwestern University’s journalism school in 1992, but a screenwriting class made her realize that she was more excited to write
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being intimately attuned to what goes on there, even Virgil is unaware of some of his people’s history. The pieces of it that Weiden shares with us are eye- opening.
The more he learns about his history, the more Virgil seems to be at peace with who he is now. And who he could be in future Weiden novels. — Chris Hewitt, Minnesota Star Tribune
Natalie Adler conveys such a strong sense of time and place in “Wait ing on a Friend” that it’s tempting to think her first novel is autobiographical. But it’s set in New York City’s East Village in the mid-1980s, when I suspect Adler was not yet born. Still, there’s something uncannily dead-on about her gritty descriptions, plentiful needle drops and keen sense of the love-hate relationship her characters have with the pain-filled world they live in during the early days of HIV.
Renata, a 29-year-old lesbian, is the main charac ter, and the book matter-of- factly accepts something about her: She can see dead people. The era in which Renata lives charges that ability with extra pathos because AIDS is killing many of her loved ones. Her best friend and former
Black stories than report them.
She began her career in television in the early 1990s, as a writer on shows like “South Central” and “Moesha.” She began creating series of her own throughout the 2000s, including “Being Mary Jane,” “The Game” and, just last year, “Forever,” a Netflix adaptation of a Judy Blume novel.
The idea for “Dionne Daphne” came to her in 1994, at the start of her TV career, when she felt she had enough distance to unpack her experience being molested between the ages of 9 and 12. She origi nally envisioned it as a film, but she knew that it would be difficult to get made.
Character dramas, as she described them, weren’t selling back then. (Even today, she said, the market isn’t buying: “The algorithm says it’s not mathin’ out,” she said.)
In late 2020, a book editor reached out to her and said she thought her voice would translate nicely to the page. Immediately she thought back to her idea from more than 30 years ago and began writing.
In February 2025, she hunkered down in her New York City apartment and spent the entire month finishing the final draft as a Valentine’s Day gift to herself, sometimes working 12 to 14 hours a day.
“What I’m excited about in writing a book is that I get to examine deeper, and the interior of the character can tell you more than you have to guess when you’re watch ing television,” she said.
Throughout Brock Akil’s career, the praise heaped on her for her portrayal of complex Black female char acters has occasionally been tempered with criticism of those characters’ openness
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roommate Mark has just died, and although Renata is ambivalent about the ghosts she encounters, she desperately wants Mark to appear and help her resolve some things.
Passionate and crabby, Renata is an entertaining narrator. She’s also a relat able character because, although most of us don’t see ghosts, she’s trying to figure out things all of us wonder about: What do we owe the dead? How does grief work? Are there healthy ways to prepare ourselves and our loved ones for the inevitable?
It’s not always clear if the ghosts are helping Renata with these questions, but Adler makes it clear that she has figured out a few things, as in this bit of hard- won intelligence: “I didn’t really learn how to grieve after my mother died — you just hurt and hurt and even tually someone asks you what you want for dinner, and the rent is due.”
“Waiting on a Friend” is not perfect. It leans too hard on musical refer ences, and a lovely scene in which Renata sees ghosts on a dance floor loses some of its power if you note its similarity to the finale of the movie “Longtime Compan ion.” But it’s a terrific read and an exciting promise of more to come. — Chris Hewitt
“Dionne, I think, is my way of hugging that version of myself that’s brave,” says Mara Brock Akil, seen June 3 in New York, of her protagonist. SABRINA SANTIAGO/THE NEW YORK TIMES
“Dionne, I think, is my way of hugging that version of myself that’s brave,” she said. “Who went through something harrowing to get to this moment, to use her pen to say hey, maybe we should pay attention.”
about their sexual desires.
“A lot of criticism came from Black women who did not want our dirty laundry aired out,” she said. “That was the criticism I got, and it was direct.”
She recalled a woman telling her years ago that, as one of the few Black lawyers at her law firm, she was afraid her colleagues would see the kind of trou ble Tracee Ellis Ross was getting into on “Girlfriends” and think that was how she lived, too. “I remember being stunned,” she said. “I was like, ‘But you do have sex, right?’ ”
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expulsion during Great Depression
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With her fingers, Guada lupe Espinoza lightly traced the lettering engraved on a monument alongside the courtyard at the LA Plaza de Culturas y Artes.
The memorial was installed in 2012 as a way to acknowledge — along side a formal apology by the California State Legislature and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors — the history of Mexican and Mexican Americans who were forcefully removed from the United States during the Great Depres sion.
“It’s the beginning of helping everyone, start ing with the families, learn about what happened to them,” Espinoza said of the monument. “For this to be known and not forgotten or swept under the rug.”
The commemorative plaque and apology are also the starting point of Marla A. Ramírez’s “Banished Citizens.” Out now, it details how Mexican American women endured the repa triation period, relying primarily on oral family histories.
Between 1921 to 1944, approximately 1 million individuals of Mexican descent living in the U.S. were sent to Mexico. They were scapegoats, Ramírez argues, part of a mass removal effort to reduce the country’s relief expenses and unemployment rates. Sixty percent of those expelled were U.S. citi zens, mainly working-class women and children in a mixed-status household.
Among those removed were individuals such as Espinoza’s mother, Ramona, who, despite being born in San Dimas, Cali fornia, in 1928, boarded a Mexico-bound train along side her three U.S.-born siblings and their Mexi can-born mother, Felicitas, who received a repatriation letter ordering her removal
cially in romantic relation ships.
“I’m very proud of carv ing out space for Black women’s sexuality,” she said. Thinking ahead to how she would be like to be remembered, she said she hoped to be recognized for liberating Black women “from the asexual trope or the ho trope.”
“We are somewhere in between — we are at the spectrum,” she said. “We are not the polar opposites.”
As younger audiences have discovered her work via streaming services, many have called out the women on “Girlfriends” for being toxic friends, or described the romance on “The Game,” in which a young woman gives up medical school for her football star boyfriend, as a
‘BANISHED CITIZENS’ By Marla A. Ramírez; Harvard University Press, 368 pages, $29.95.
from Los Angeles in 1932.
Ramona — who was still alive at the time that Ramírez conducted oral interviews with her for the book — believed her fami ly’s removal came from vaccination records at Los Angeles General Hospital, which denoted the family as “likely to become public charge,” or someone who depended on the govern ment for survival, then a clause for expulsion under the 1917 Immigration Act.
At times facing hous ing and food insecurity in northern Mexico, Ramona would eventually find her way back to the United States as a seasonal farm worker, helping fill in the worker shortages of World War II. She would not permanently resettle in Los Angeles County until 1948.
“We had to do many years of healing from all the trauma and hardships that they learned to live,” Espinoza said. “Even now, I get very sad when I think of what happened to my mother and my grand mother — sometimes it’s (looking) at a document in my hand, sometimes it’s standing in a place where I know my grandmother brought her children a hundred years ago.”
horrific cautionary tale.
Brock Akil doesn’t feel affronted. That was the point, she said: to hold up a mirror.
“I wrote the truth,” she said. “And the truth is, if you think about a gem, it has different facets, you see different things depending on how the sun hits it and what you’re looking at, and we are all of it. Joan is amaz ing as she is toxic.”
In this new era, Brock Akil hopes that her vulner ability through Dionne’s story will give readers a new muse to resonate with.
of Wisconsin-Madison — is careful when highlighting the word repatriation in her book, which she argues invokes the act itself as a voluntary return for noncit izen immigrants.
Instead, she elects the word banishment to describe the expulsion of U.S. citizens to their ethnic country of origin, despite their legal right to remain in the United States. For her, the word is an apt descrip tion of what happened to these families, whose descendants continue to face the repercussions of being “thrown out.” Many banished individuals strug gled to legalize their Mexi can-born children, others were unable to access formal education.
“If we don’t know our history, then we don’t know how to respond to the current moment,” Ramírez said as she conducted inter views between 2012 and 2017.
Jose Isabel “Chabelo” Villegas, whose mother Sara Marie Robles was banished in 1932 at 4 years old, flipped through the pages of Ramírez’s book until he reached the chap ter on his family’s story. He grew teary-eyed after looking at a picture of his mother on a park bench in Pasadena, California, the city where she was born in 1926.
“This picture didn’t mean anything to me when I first saw it,” Villegas said. “To know that she was cheated out of a U.S. education is very difficult to deal with.”
While Ramírez under stands that immigrant communities are currently under attack, she says her hope is for the stories of these banished families who fought long hard to return to their country of origin can inspire readers to turn despair into action.
Is the end of reading here?
By John Warner FOR THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE
In the cover story for the July edition of The Atlantic, Rose Horowitch declared that “The End of Reading Is Here.”
The article is, by my estimation, more than 5,000 words, so Horowitch better hope at least some people are still reading or its argument is destined to go begging.
It’s a big argument, essentially that we’re in the midst of an epochal shift in how people consume information, a shift predicated on the one-two punch of the internet and now artificial intelligence. First, we’ve been habituated to bite-sized texts like, well… texts, Reddit, email and Instagram captions. Second, we now have technology that can process long texts for us in a simulation of reading.
Looking at the state of things, Horowitch outright declares, “America, in other words, isn’t illiterate. It’s postliterate.”
While I have expressed my own concerns about this issue over the years, I think it’s important to remember that nothing about reading, the act and experience of an individual encountering a text produced by another human being, has been changed whatsoever in recent years, or perhaps really ever. Whatever short form online media offers, it isn’t reading. I won’t argue that reading is superior necessarily — OK, yes, it’s better — but even if one disputes this, reading is
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All times Central. Start times can vary based on cable/satellite provider. Confirm times on your on-screen guide. Shark Week Begins Discovery Channel, 5 a.m. It’s official — the summer’s most anticipated week of programming begins! Shark Week is back for its 38th season. Collector’s Call MeTV, 5:30 p.m. Rick Brewer is not your typical collector. Like most collectors, he loves toys and items from the ’70s and ’80s and, being handy as he is, he loves to restore them to what they looked like when he was a kid. But what sets Rick apart from other collectors is that he’s lost much of his memory, so when he sees an item from his past, it actually helps trigger memories of his childhood that might have otherwise been lost forever. He shows some of his most treasured items, including the CB radio he got for his fifth birthday, and the Sky Arrow set he only had faint memories of, but searched relentlessly to find a new one so that he could connect to his past. Our toy expert, Joel Magee, will put a value on Rick’s collection and bring a trade item that’ll certainly bring back some fond memories for him, but might not be enough to make a deal. Patience PBS, 7 p.m. When a monk is found dead in a chapel kneeling in prayer, Patience and Frankie (Ella Maisy Purvis and Jessica Hynes) dig into the monastery’s secrets in the new episode “A Monk’s Tale.” The Walking dead: dead City AMC, 8 p.m. Season Premiere The eight-episode Season 3 finds Maggie (Lauren Cohan) and Negan (Jeffrey Dean Mor- gan), after years of culminating tension, put- ting aside their differences to work together to build a thriving community in Manhattan.
different.
Which is to say, if there is a problem, it is with readers, not reading.
By all available data, Americans are indeed reading less as part of their leisure activities. This decline has been happening for decades. In 1992, according to research by the National Endowment for the Arts, nearly two-thirds of Americans read at least one book outside of work or school. That percentage dropped to less than half by 2022.
However, this trend is not necessarily an inexorable effect of technological changes in society. By way of comparison, the number of Spaniards who read a book outside of school/work has increased from 57% in 2010 to 66% in 2025.
This suggests something deeper in American culture that has made leisure reading seem less desirable or less valuable.
There are probably a lot of factors working simultaneously. Our reflexive habits with technology likely play a role, as we turn to the frictionless experience of scrolling on a screen because of its ease and accessibility.
The way we treat reading in school, unfortunately reducing it exclusively to “decoding” in early grades, and then a hunt for main ideas to be extracted by a standardized assessment, is a factor and something I saw in my own college-level students.
We can, for sure, nibble at the edges of
air Jaws: Red, White and Breach Discovery Channel, 8 p.m. Across the U.S. coastline, a new phenome- non is emerging as great white sharks are captured on film breaching in California like never before. Filmmaker Jeff Kurr, marine biologist Alison Towner and cinematogra- pher Andy Casagrande set out to capture this unprecedented behavior and uncover the secrets behind the Great American Breach. The Great Food Truck Race Food Network, 8 p.m. Season Premiere This season is a battle of savory and sweet with eight competing trucks (four sweet and four savory) — each representing a dynamic mix of flavors, strategies and culi- nary creativity — vying for a win. Host Tyler Florence will lead the route starting from Nashville and stopping in cities with vibrant food scenes, all while adding unexpected twists and turns. The season will culminate in an action-packed finale from the legend-
Instant Families TCM, beginning at 7 p.m. TCM’s Instant Families theme features three films about unlikely bonds that form outside the usual definition of home. The evening begins with Charlie Chaplin’s The Kid (1921), one of the great early feature-length comedies, with Chaplin’s Tramp raising an abandoned child played by Jackie Coogan. 1987’s Baby Boom (pic- tured) follows, starring Diane Keaton as a high-powered New York executive whose carefully managed life is upended when
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the problem by encouraging people to put their phones down or reigniting passion for literature as part of what we should be experiencing in schools. I don’t know why we let helping students love reading leave the curriculum.
But if we wish for a more durable movement back to reading, we have to create an atmosphere more conducive to reading, where we collectively signal that reading is all the things reading is: fun, instructive, useful and unique in the way it allows us to commune with other human intelligences.
We need more dedicated support for public discussion about books, including in book reviews, which, as I’ve written previously, are steadily disappearing.
We need to give the people who introduce new generations to reading — parents and teachers — the necessary time and space to explore this process with no end attached other than cultivating a habit for reading that will endure.
Reading is one of the great pleasures of my life. I’m 56 and can’t remember when this wasn’t the case.
How many young people would center pleasure as a reason to read?
Maybe that’s where we should start.
John Warner is the author of books including “More Than Words: How to Think About Writing in the Age of AI.” You can find him at biblioracle.com.
ary Churchill Downs in Louisville, where one truck will be awarded a life-changing $50,000 grand prize. Grantchester PBS, 8 p.m. As Alphy (Rishi Nair) seeks redemption, Geordie’s (Robson Green) investigation into a local crook ignites a high-stakes siege. The Chi Showtime, 8 p.m. Series FInale The drama series following a group of South Side Chicago residents who are linked by co- incidence but bonded by their need for con- nection and redemption wraps up after eight seasons. Jacob Latimore, Birgundi Baker, Luke James and Shamon Brown Jr. star. Rick and Morty Adult Swim, 10 p.m. Season Finale Season 9 of the animated comedy from Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland wraps up with “Field of Dreams.”
she unexpectedly inherits a baby. The night ends with Bachelor Mother (1939), a screwball comedy starring Ginger Rogers as a shopgirl mistakenly believed to have abandoned a baby, with David Niven as the department store heir who gets pulled into the confusion.
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“Guys Like Us” by Tom Lorenz — Mike R., Crown Point, Indiana Mike specifically has asked for a laugh-out- loud page-turner. This is a high bar, but I’m going to go for it with “Hark” by Sam Lipsyte.
“The Moving Target” by Ross Macdonald
“Polostan” by Neal Stephenson — Warren T., Sacramento, California This is a good fit for one of my favorite thrillers that’s also a novel of ideas: “Lexicon” by Max Barry.
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as her is set to kick off the festival as Thursday’s headliner. Her set is sure to be one not to miss.
Little Simz: For years, Little Simz (5:45 p.m. Tito’s) has bubbled under the surface. While critical acclaim came easily and instantly in her career, she’s always flown just under the radar as a British hip hop artist. Yet those who know her music love her. “Lotus,” her sixth studio album, received wide- spread critical acclaim, and her latest EP, “Sugar Girl,” released earlier this spring, was another beautiful addition to her feisty and evocative canon.
BEST STAGE Bud Light: There is a little bit of everything on the Bud Light stage on Thursday. Whether you’re interested in the millennial pop of Aussie wonders Empire of the Sun, the downtempo grooves of musician and producer Blood Orange, or the indie-electronic optimism of Between Friends, you’re sure to have a good time on the Bud Light stage. Stick around for the stage’s headliner, Chicago- land native John Summit, whose brand of infectious house music has captured the hearts of fans around the world.
SOMETHING ELSE Wet Leg: Lollapalooza may have leaned into genres like pop and electronic music in recent years, but it still dedicates a sizable portion of its lineup to good old-fashioned rock bands, and Wet Leg (7:30 p.m. Allianz), the indie post-punk revivalists from England, are among some of the most interesting on this year’s lineup. Across their two albums, the self-titled “Wet Leg” and “Moisturizer,” the group has found an audience of rockheads and non-rockheads alike who revel in the band’s fun and abra- sive brand of rock music. Their late-afternoon set is sure to serve as a perfect palate cleanser for Thursday’s festival.
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FRIDAY NOT TO MISS Charli XCX: This isn’t Charli XCX’s first time at Lollapalooza. In fact, I first saw her many years ago on one of the side stages with a half- filled crowd. But a lot can change in a few years, and no one knows this quite as well as Charli (8:40 p.m. T-Mobile). With the mega success of her last album, “Brat,” Charli gained mainstream appeal, so much so that she is one of the headliners for Friday. Part pop star and part rocker (as evidenced by the lead single from her new album, called “Rock Music”), Charli is also nothing short of a masterful, engaging performer. Those looking to dance as well as mosh will enjoy her set.
Zara Larsson: Pop stardom is a funny little thing. Take Zara Larsson (4:40 p.m. T-Mobile), for instance. The singer has been a staple on the radio for more than a decade, with hit songs like “Lush Life” and “Symphony,” but she never truly gained wide- spread notoriety until the last year or so, with the release of her fifth studio album, “Midnight Sun.” The epic dance-pop record, inspired by a summer in her
native Sweden, continues to gain footing in the U.S. with hit singles like “Midnight Sun.” Having seen Larsson live, I can say audi- ences are in for a treat. Her shows perfectly blend audience interac- tion with choreographed dance numbers and strong vocals. You won’t want to miss it.
Slayyyter: There is something of a trend for Friday: artists who’ve bubbled under the surface for many years and are now getting their due. Slayyyter (6:45 p.m. Airbnb) is no exception. The St. Louis-bred pop star, who makes Y2K-driven music, finally found social media acclaim through the popularity of her singles “Crank It” and “Dance…,” both off her critically acclaimed latest album, “Worst Girl in America.” A viral Coachella set, which saw the audi- ence jumping and singing along to “Crank It,” only helped elevate her presence in the public eye. Fans hoping to recreate that viral festi- val experience should arrive early.
BEST STAGE Airbnb: This afternoon, some of the most interesting artists can be found on the Airbnb stage, includ- ing the dreamy, nostalgia-laden Love Spells and the charismatic French electronic artist Oklou. This is also where you’ll want to be to catch Slayyyter, but don’t forget to stick around for the utterly unique German DJ, singer and songwriter Horsegiirl, best known for wearing a horse-head mask (Yes, really). Horsegiirl
also makes really killer, happy hardcore music. It’s the perfect complement to the abrasive pop of Slayyyter, who performs on the same stage right before her.
SOMETHING ELSE The Smashing Pumpkins: It wouldn’t be a Lollapalooza festi- val without a nostalgia act, and this year’s festival includes Chica- go’s own Smashing Pumpkins (8:30 p.m. Bud Light) as the festi- val’s major headliner for Friday night. Controversies aside, there’s no better feeling than the cama- raderie and community born out of a Smashing Pumpkins set. Old heads and Gen Xers will certainly appreciate this throwback come- down to cap off a busy and eclectic Friday at the festival.
SATURDAY NOT TO MISS Leon Thomas: He spent many years working as a songwriter for other artists, most notably Ariana Grande and SZA. Before that, he was largely known as a child actor, appearing on Broadway in musi- cals like The Lion King and The Color Purple and on Nickelodeon in the sitcom Victorious. But Leon Thomas (4:30 p.m. T-Mo- bile) always had larger dreams of breaking out as a solo artist, and he finally achieved this with the release of his second album, “Mutt,” in 2024. The album was a critical and commercial smash that also helped him win two Grammys, cementing his bona
fides in the industry. Festivalgoers looking for a more chill yet engag- ing afternoon set should head toward Thomas’s performance on the T-Mobile stage.
Olivia Dean: It’s no wonder that most people love Olivia Dean (8:30 p.m. T-Mobile). The cheeky English singer and songwriter broke through in a big way last year with the release of her sopho- more record, “The Art of Loving.” Hit singles like “Man I Need,” which reached No. 2 on the Bill- board Hot 100, and “Nice to Each Other” cemented her status as an R&B and pop star on the rise. That’s why it’s no surprise that Dean is headlining the T-Mobile stage. Tickets for her sold-out tour, which doesn’t make any stops in Chicago, are selling for hundreds of dollars on resale sites, so this Lollapalooza appearance may be audiences’ only chance to see Dean in Chicago this year. You won’t want to miss her.
Geese: If pop music isn’t your thing, you’ll probably love Geese (7:30 p.m. Allianz), the Brook- lyn-based post-punk band that caps off a set of performances on the Allianz stage. Across their four albums, the group has cultivated a rabid fan base dedicated to their brand of experimental rock. This reached a peak last year with the release of their latest record, “Getting Killed,” which received widespread critical acclaim. Ener- getic and propulsive, their live
shows are nothing short of memo- rable.
BEST STAGE Bud Light: Arrive early to check out English rockers Wolf Alice. Stick around for rap duo Clipse, who always perform a killer set. Later, Ethel Cain provides a warm yet somber comedown in the early evening with her brand of folk-pop. And for those looking for a K-pop pick-me-up, look no further than Jennie, the Blackpink member who has also established herself as a solo artist in her own right.
SOMETHING ELSE Sienna Spiro: She may have only 45 minutes on the Airbnb stage, but Sienna Spiro (5:15 p.m. Airbnb) is sure to make a splash Saturday afternoon as she dives into songs from her debut EP, “Sink Now, Swim Later,” and her recently released debut album, “Visitor.” The sprightly pop, jazz and soul vocalist has unsurpris- ingly found a fan base through social media, and the popular- ity of her single “Die on This Hill,” which has sold more than 4 million copies worldwide, is sure to help her break out even further in the coming years. Getting the chance to hear her on the packed Airbnb stage is a treat that audi- ences shouldn’t take for granted.
SUNDAY NOT TO MISS Muna: What’s not to love about the charismatic indie-pop band Muna (4:45 p.m. T-Mobile)? Their infectious songs and lively stage presence have made them a fan favorite for audiences around the country, and even for Lollapa- looza booking agents. The band first played here a decade ago, but since then, their star power has only increased tenfold, culminat- ing in the release of their fourth studio album, “Dancing on the Wall,” which dropped earlier this spring. Revel in their return to the Lollapalooza stage this Sunday afternoon.
Turnstile: Punk is not dead, or at least it’s not from the stylings of Baltimore-based band Turnstile (7 p.m. Bud Light). The group, whose sound has often been described as melodic hardcore and alternative rock, has released four albums, each to more success and acclaim than the last. Audiences interested in the rock side of Lollapalooza will surely want to check out their early-evening set on the Bud Light stage, where fans will hopefully mosh and get rowdy.
Monaleo: The number of rap acts making an appearance at this year’s Lollapalooza has fallen off compared to years past, but thankfully, Houston-bred rapper Monaleo (6:30 p.m. Airbnb) is on this year’s slate. Her 2025 album, “Who Did the Body,” is a Southern Gothic hip-hop winner with instant-classic tunes like “Sexy Soulaan,” which celebrates African American identity and culture. Magnetic in song, Mona- leo is sure to captivate new and old fans alike with her stage presence and dedication to having fun.
Touring as an original member of a classic rock band is like winning a war of attrition. It can be a mixed blessing being able enough to perform at a high-level when you’re on the prec ipice of 80 — as many still-touring Rock & Roll Hall of Famers are — espe cially as former bandmates have retired or died.
It’s something Lee Loughnane, a founding member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame group Chicago, knows well. When Loughnane announced in April that singer/song writer Robert Lamm had retired from touring due to health issues, Loughnane — who turns 80 in October — became the last origi nal member of Chicago to remain on the touring circuit.
“I would love for every body to still be around,” he says, “but that’s not the way life works.”
Last month, Walter Parazaider — who stood by Loughnane’s side for many years in Chicago’s vaunted horn section — died follow ing complications from Alzheimer’s disease, though he had retired from the road years earlier. Original singer and guitarist Terry Kath died in 1978in a firearm acci dent.
Perhaps Chicago’s most famous member, Peter Cetera — who sang lead on songs like “Baby, What a Big Surprise” and “Hard Habit to Break” — quit in1985. Loughnane claims there were efforts to bring him back but, he says, “that fell through a long time ago.”
The band originally formed in 1968, when it was known as The Big Thing, a precursor to its second name, The Chicago Tran sit Authority. To put that in some perspective, Season 6 “American Idol’ contes tant Rudy Cardenas — who joined the band last month
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most excited for the Alli- anz stage, which features a back-to-back-to-back-to- back lineup of compelling artists. Get there early to see eclectic, but not always, R&B artist Destin Conrad. Pop and soul artist Amber Mark takes the stage next, and is sure to charm curious festival-goers looking for the next Olivia Dean-esque pop crossover. Little Mix member Jade brings her avant-garde pop to the stage next, followed by Aespa, the South Korean girl group that has translated the hyperpop genre into K-pop sounds.
SOMETHING ELSE Jade: There was no way to know what kind of artist Jade (5:45 p.m. Allianz) would become after years in the X Factor-bred girl group Little Mix. That’s why her debut solo studio album, “That’s Showbiz Baby!,” was such a wonder, incorporating elements of synth-pop and disco. The eclectic, almost uncategorizable record is a wonder of lyricism and pop construction. Lead single “Angel of My Dreams” sounds like five different songs in one, and that’s a good thing. On Sunday, she takes the stage in the late afternoon and is sure to wow audiences just as much as she has wowed listeners on her record.
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
Lollapalooza 2026 will take place at Grant Park from July 30 to Aug. 2. Gates open each day at 11 a.m. and close at 10 p.m. Main gates are located at Michigan Avenue and Ida B. Wells Drive and the North Gate on Monroe and Columbus. Guests are required to have a festival wristband for entry and re-entry. Guests are allowed to leave and re-enter the festival two additional times after entering. Guests are required to have a festival wristband for entry and re-entry and can leave and re-enter the festival two times after entering. Children 8 years old and under may attend for free while accompanied by a
Ray Herrmann, Lee Loughnane and Jeff Coffey of Chicago perform in 2017 in West Hollywood, California. VIVIEN KILLILEA/GETTY
to sing the Cetera songs — was born in 1978.
Loughnane — known for his soaring trumpet lines on Chicago classics like “25 or 6 to 4” and “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?” — now lives in Sedona, Arizona, but he grew up in Elmwood Park, where Lee Loughnane Way was dedi cated in his honor in 2012. Today, his nephew owns the house where Loughnane was raised, while his sister still lives about a half-block away.
“You would never even in your wildest dreams that, first of all, you’d be able to do this for a living and then have something remem bered after you with your name on it,” he says.
Fans dance along to Melanie Martinez’s performance at Lollapalooza in 2024. TESS CROWLEY/CHICAGO TRIBUNE
ticket-holding adult (limit two per adult). Most tickets are currently sold out, with limited 1-Day tickets for Sunday available as of press time; more at lollapalooza. com.
STAGES
The Bud Light, T-Mo- bile, Perry’s, Allianz, Kidzapalooza, BMI, Airbnb and Tito’s stages host performances through- out the festival. Each day’s primary headliners perform on the Bud Light and T-Mo- bile stages, with Perry’s featuring electronic acts.
UPDATES
For up-to-date informa- tion from the festival, follow on TikTok, Facebook, X, Discord and Instagram at @ lollapalooza, on the Lollapa- looza website and via Lollapalooza’s Festiverse mobile app.
Next month, Loughnane returns to the area with Chicago to co-headline the Allstate Arena with fellow Windy City natives Styx as part of the aptly named “Windy Cities” tour.
“I know of (Styx’s) music,” Loughnane says, “but I think if you ask them, they’ll probably give you a similar answer. They’ve been busy working rather than listening to what anybody else is doing.”
That’s not entirely true. Tommy Shaw, singer and guitarist for Styx, says he has been rockin’ Chicago since the release of their 1969 debut, when Shaw was 15 years old. “When Chicago Transit Authority came out,” Shaw says. “it changed my
world.”
Although Shaw isn’t tech nically an original member of Styx, he joined the band in 1976, just in time for the band’s golden era. He says it “took a while” to stop feeling like the new guy and was absent from the band for a few years during Styx’s first of several reunions, begin ning in 1990. Even though fellow singer/guitarist James “J.Y.” Young has been in the band from the begin ning, Shaw is the de facto leader of the band. Origi nal bassist Chuck Panozzo joins the band on stage for some songs; his brother and former Styx drum mer John Panozzo died 30 years ago and original singer and keyboardist Dennis
DeYoung left the band in 1999.
Most classic-rock bands have stopped recording new material, either because the return on investment isn’t there or because hardwired fans simply want to hear the hits. Chicago has released just one album of original material since 2014 and rarely performs anything recorded within the past four decades.
For Loughnane, the reason is simple. “We try to keep people in their seats interested in what we’re doing. The legacy mate rial that we’ve put together works every night.”
Styx takes a different approach. While no show is complete without arena-
IF YOU GO 7 p.m. Aug. 21 at Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont; tickets from $145 at rosemont.com
rock staples like “Come Sail Away,” “The Grand Illusion” and Shaw’s signature “Rene gade,” the band continues to write, record and perform new material. Their “Windy Cities” tour set list includes songs from both 2025’s “Circling From Above” and 2021’s “Crash of the Crown.”
“We’re sentient beings and our brains are still work ing,” Shaw says. “So, we don’t want to just lean on the past.
“Although,” he adds, “we have a pretty awesome past.”
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SAFETY
Lollapalooza has a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, including harassment based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, body size, appearance, age or national origin. Lollapalooza encourages patrons to contact staff if they feel threatened or unsafe in any way. Patrons in need of emergency medical assistance can go to one of the available medical tents.
Lollapalooza has partnered with This Must Be the Place, an overdose prevention nonprofit. Their booth will supply patrons with Naloxone, an opioid reversal medicine, and offer education on Fentanyl.
ACCESSIBILITY
Trained service miniature horses or dogs are allowed on festival grounds to assist individuals with a disability. Guests with a service animal will receive a Patron Notice of Responsibility for a Service Animal. Select American Sign Language- interpreted music performances are available for patrons who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Upon arrival, guests who require accessible viewing areas should visit the Access Center for information on the accessibility wristband program. Wheelchairs, power wheelchairs and scooters are allowed only for use by patrons with mobility disabilities. Accessible portable toilets are available throughout festival grounds as well as at accessible viewing platforms throughout the festival. Anyone needing prescription medicine must present the pharmacy- labeled container to medical staff at each entrance gate.
LOST & FOUND
Located at the main Guest Services Tent at Columbus and Ida B Wells, and you can also visit lollapalooza.liff. app. Also, register your phone with the festival and you will receive a QR code so that festival staff can contact you.
‘Heartstopper’ cast grows up alongside beloved characters
By Eleanor Stanford THE NEW YORK TIMES
For the final onscreen installment of “Heart stopper,” its creator, Alice Oseman, wanted to get cine matic.
For three TV seasons, this uplifting coming-of-age romance has followed artsy Charlie (Joe Locke) and sporty Nick (Kit Connor), who fall in love as they navi gate a British high school. Oseman wanted the film “Heartstopper Forever,” now streaming on Netflix, to feel a “little bit more elevated and mature,” she said in a recent interview, “which is kind of in line with the fact that these characters are almost adults now.”
Like the show, the film incorporates distinctive hand-drawn doodles from Oseman’s “Heartstop per” graphic novels, with animated hearts, stars and leaves bursting across the screen to show the strength of Nick and Charlie’s feel ings. But “Heartstopper Forever” also feels bigger in scale, including through a wide shot following the boys as they sprint down a pier toward the ocean at sunset, the sky striped with orange and purple clouds, before they kiss passion ately in front of the harbor’s sparkling lights.
Their emotional arc in the film, which is directed by Wash Westmoreland (“Still Alice,” “Colette”), is also more mature.
A key part of “Heartstop per” has always been how Nick and Charlie “make each other stronger and more confident,” Oseman said. The pair must draw on this support in “Heartstop per Forever” as they grapple with mental health issues and increasingly grown-up challenges. As they approach the end of their time at school together,
Hamm joins trend of playing heightened versions in new film
By Matthew Huff THE NEW YORK TIMES
In the 2000s, when Seth Rogen and his long time creative partner Evan Goldberg were writing the script for “This Is the End,” an apocalyptic comedy about friends left behind by the rapture, a question arose: Would it be funnier to watch the actors play completely fictional charac ters or heightened versions of themselves?
The pair decided on the latter, casting Rogen, James Franco, Jonah Hill and others as postapocalyptic versions of themselves.
In an interview, Goldberg said that the rise of reality television had made audi ences increasingly curious about the lives of stars. So he and Rogen decided to lean into that curiosity and found that playing a worse version of the celebrity “was usually more fun.”
Ken Marino and David Wain — the writers of the comedy “Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass,” now in theaters — agreed. In their raucous adven ture, Gail (Zoey Deutch) and her boyfriend, Tom (Michael Cassidy), offhand edly establish a “celebrity sex pass,” which hypothet ically allows each to sleep with one celebrity of their choosing should the oppor tunity arise. When Tom cashes in his pass during a chance encounter with Jennifer Aniston (playing herself), Gail books a flight to Los Angeles with a singu lar goal: to have sex with Jon Hamm (also playing himself). Upon arriving, Gail searches Hollywood for Hamm, bumping into Henry Winkler, “Weird Al” Yankovic and Hamm’s fellow “Mad Men” star John Slattery along the way. “Gail Daughtry,” like “This Is the End,” capitalizes on the audience’s preconceived
Kit Connor, left, and Joe Locke, who star as Nick and Charlie attend the “Heartstopper Forever” premiere with creator Alice Oseman on July 14 in London. The graphic novel’s final volume also came out recently. SHANE ANTHONY SINCLAIR/GETTY
Nick is getting ready for university, and Charlie, whom a friend once called “a borderline outcast,” is campaigning to be the leader of his high school class. (We also see them having more sex than in the preceding seasons.)
Locke said that a lot of the film was about the two char acters’ “figuring out how, instead of being one whole circle together, they can be like a Venn diagram where they have their own things in their own lives but also fit together.”
The sweetness of the pair’s relationship has helped “Heartstopper” become a phenomenon and has earned the show (and the graphic novels it was based on) a loyal fanbase over the years. Each season of “Heartstopper” amassed over 10 million views and made the Netflix Top 10,
Jon Hamm plays a version of himself in “Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass.” SONY PICTURES CLASSICS
ideas of its celebrity cast, exploiting expectations for laughs.
The films are part of a growing trend. This year, pop star Charli XCX portrayed a heightened version of herself in the mockumentary “The Moment,” and Lady Gaga tussled with Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep) in “The Devil Wears Prada 2.” Shows such as “Hacks,” “The Studio” and “The Comeback” mingle their fictional characters with Hollywood glitterati. Nicolas Cage appears as a struggling and largely unemployed version of himself in the 2022 film “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent.” In 2025, James Marsden earned an Emmy nomination for play ing a self-obsessed avatar of himself in “Jury Duty.”
a list of the service’s most watched shows in a given week, in dozens of coun tries, according to Netflix data.
Over the past several years, the cast has grown up along with the char acters. Locke, who was 17 when he was cast, said in a recent video interview that the show had “changed my life in pretty much every way.” Although he didn’t expect to be able to make it as an actor before the show, he has since starred in the Marvel show “Agatha All Along” and has several upcoming movies.
Of the early seasons, Locke said, “I was almost playing a version of myself.” But as both the character and the actor have grown up, Locke has stopped seeing Charlie as “such an extension of myself; it almost feels like siblings
dary of whether to write the script without the celebrity attached, knowing if they say no, you’ll have no proj ect, or to pitch the celebrity first, sans script.
“It’s a funny thing to be like: ‘Hey, we wrote a script. Hope you like it,’ ” Wain, who also directed “Gail Daughtry,” said about approaching Hamm.
In a recent interview, Hamm said that he found the script “silly and goofy in the best way,” saving the project, which once had the working title “I’ll Take the Hamm,” from a quick death.
“Poking fun at myself is something I love doing,” Hamm said. “There’s tremendous value to that, especially if an audience is used to seeing me in a certain way.” After Hamm agreed to the role, he texted Slattery and encouraged him to sign on.
that grow up and just go in different paths,” he said.
When “Heartstopper” premiered in April 2022, the storylines for teen age LGBTQ+ characters on popular shows such as “Euphoria” often focused on risky sex and shocking behavior. Many queer love stories told on screens big and small have ended in tragedy.
But Oseman’s career started in young adult fiction, where “even at that time, there was a wide range of uplifting, positive, happy queer stories,” the writer said. She said she was surprised when TV viewers praised Season 1 of “Heart stopper” for “doing some thing quite different to what was currently out there” onscreen.
Today, as other queer love stories with happier endings, including “Heated
said no.
“We had an episode we were psyched on,” Gold berg said. “Then the actor dropped out, and the idea no longer worked.”
One Season 2 episode was rewritten nine times for nine different actors before one finally signed on, Goldberg said. And a Season 1 episode was held for Season 2 because the star it was written for had a scheduling conflict.
Lucia Aniello, who created “Hacks” with Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky, got down on her knees at the Emmys to ask Carol Burnett to appear on an episode as herself. And Downs said that he remem bered when Cher’s manager forwarded an email from the entertainment icon about a possible role that simply read, “I don’t want to do it.”
Rivalry,” have become wildly popular, “it’s nice to see romance have a little bit of a moment,” Oseman said. “Maybe that’s what people want at the moment,” she added, “when the world is so awful.”
The “Heartstopper” friend group has always represented a kaleido scope of gender and sexual orientations, and Locke said that he was “incredibly proud that as the political landscape of the world has changed since the show began, the show hasn’t changed with that and has maintained its ethos,” which he described as showing a “positive portrayal of queer ness and queer people.”
Last year, several weeks after the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom ruled that transgender women did not fall within the legal definition of women under
possible lead was Cage.
“I’d never met him before, and he didn’t look partic ularly great in the script,” said Gormican, who also directed the film, “so it was a long process.” It wasn’t until megaproducer Jerry Bruckheimer sent the script to Cage that the actor met Gormican.
Once a celebrity has agreed to play themselves, then comes the fine-tun ing of the script to make the fictionalized version as accurate as needed, while pushing the character as far as the celebrity’s ego will allow.
Slattery was thrilled at how easy it was to play a washed-up version of himself. “There’s nothing I can do that’s a mistake,” he said in a recent inter view. “And it was liberating, because the worse I looked, the better.”
Britain’s equality legisla tion, the show’s cast and crew shot scenes involv ing a transgender Pride march for “Heartstopper Forever.” Nick, Charlie and their friends attend partly to support Elle (Yasmin Finney), who used to attend their all-boys school but transfers to the sister school, where she makes friends with Tara (Corinna Brown).
Brown said in a recent interview that the current political climate around transgender rights had made scenes like the march “so political,” a difference from storylines in earlier seasons. Shooting the exuberant parade through a picturesque English town was “lovely,” Brown said, but “watching it back was hard.”
In a monologue before the march, Elle says: “The world hates me right now. The government is taking away my rights and every thing we fought for.” Clos ing her eyes and shaking her head, she adds: “I just want to be myself. To be free. To be happy.”
Oseman has spent a decade telling these char acters’ stories in increasing depth, and she said it was “surreal” to be bringing “Heartstopper” to a close both onscreen and on the page. (The sixth and final volume of the graphic novel came out recently.)
“I’m aware that probably none of my work will ever reach this level of success again,” she said, “and that is a really strange thing to be facing, but it’s also kind of freeing, in a way.”
As for Nick and Charlie, viewers will have to imagine their grown-up relation ship milestones, the writer said, including a possible wedding or getting a dog together.
But Oseman sees them staying together through college and beyond: “This is a romance story at the end of the day, and we want them to have their happily ever after.”
sacrificed throughout his career to spend time with his children. And for an episode of “Hacks” themed after “The Amazing Race,” that show’s host, Phil Keoghan, rewrote his open ing lines to make them more authentic.
Lining up talent and zhuzhing their roles is only half the battle, though. Inte grating fictional versions of real-life celebrities into worlds where real-life celebrities are also playing fictional characters requires Advanced Placement-level writing.
In “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” Anne Hathaway plays Andy Sachs, but Lady Gaga plays Lady Gaga. So does Anne Hathaway also exist in the world of “The Devil Wears Prada”? Has Andy Sachs seen “The Princess Diaries”?
“The actual actors don’t exist in that world,” said the film’s director, David Frankel. “That’s why there are no cameos of actors. We pointedly elimi nated actors because then you’re confused.” Instead, Donatella Versace, Marc Jacobs and musician Jon Batiste are among the film’s many cameos, while, say, Sarah Jessica Parker is not.
For “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent,” Gormican refused to cast actors Cage had previously worked with. And on “The Studio,” writers avoided mentioning projects Seth Rogen had starred in.
Despite all the unique production difficulties that come with actors playing themselves, Hamm views playing Jon Hamm the same way he does playing Don Draper. They are both characters to him.
“I’m certainly not play ing me,” he said of his “Gail Daughtry” charac ter. “There’s no version of me in this movie. It’s all amplified, crazy, height ened stuff. John Slattery’s version of himself, living in some garage and punching a dummy, is nowhere near what John’s day-to-day is.”
Baby Blues By Rick Kirkman and Jerry Scott
Zits By Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman
Grand Avenue By Mike Thompson
Blondie By Dean Young and John Marshall
Take It From the Tinkersons By Bill Bettwy
FoxTrot By Bill Amend
Dogs of C-Kennel By Mick and Mason Mastroianni
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Across 1 Takes in or out 7 Circle prefix 11 Wild guess 15 Former filly 19 On the losing end 20 Optimist’s motto 21 Jurassic beast 22 Speak unclearly 23 Evening hour 25 Happiest of places 27 Sci-fi beam 28 Farm layers 29 Roof of the mouth 30 Paper Mate rival 31 Boston airport 33 Ogre of cinema 34 Fire-starting rock 36 Vitamin regulating org. 39 Not fooled by 41 Lincoln in-law 42 Teensy 43 Rather tall person 46 New USNA grad 47 Using a razor 51 Mexican food 52 Disney film fish 54 Double-crosser 55 Phrase on an arrow 56 Courtroom VIPs 57 Chicken’s gullet 58 Emerald Isle 59 Discontinued coin 60 Phoenix neighbor 62 Ring of light 63 Kiss, in Britain 64 Slurpee seller 66 Family rooms 70 Town on the Thames
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Across 1 Do something 4 Career fair haul 8 Claim forcefully 14 Insert, as a link 19 Prepping period 21 Mammals with big calves 22 Stains with ash 23 Command to turn 24 Winter cap feature 25 Jam 26 Clarifying phrase 27 Too sure of oneself 29 Recovers somewhat 31 Coup target 33 Small camping shelter 35 Slowpoke’s place 36 “Despacito” singer Fonsi 39 Part of LAPD 40 Nonprofit org. with a school for aspiring moviemakers 42 Infatuated 45 Flourishing 49 Perform a daring act 52 Dedicated poem 53 Tudyk of “Firefly” 54 Emulate Alysa Liu 56 Bark beetle target 57 Fancy-schmancy 59 Previously 61 Relaxed sigh 62 Novel at the center of Bloomsday celebrations 64 Westernmost city in Texas 66 McIntosh or Macintosh 68 Poison Ivy, to Robin 69 Seasoning for kimchi 70 *Makes explicitly clear 72 Insects in a colony 75 Apex predators of the sea 77 New York City’s __ Place 78 Baseless 80 Vidal of hair care 83 Vader’s childhood nickname 84 Southernmost Ivy 86 Party leader? 87 Software-driven F/X 88 Improviser’s concluding phrase 91 Fat-heavy diet 93 “Look what I found!”
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71 Tart fruits 72 Tropical fruit 77 Squashed circle 78 In __ (routine- bound) 79 Nothing at all 80 List of the best 81 Highest customer rating, often 83 New Year’s party attire 85 Warning sign 86 Did some shearing 87 Kitty call 88 Half an inning 90 High degree 91 Poetic glen 92 Go really high 93 __-ops (serious mind games) 94 Godzilla’s stomping ground 97 Pre-ordained 98 French wine 101 __ nutshell (briefly) 102 Lubricating gadget 104Do or mi 106 Literary Lorna 110 March Madness round 112 Bagel quantity 114 Steams up 115 For the asking 116 Hoppy quaffs 117 It may pick up private comments 118 Clean break 119 Area to mow 120 Votes against 121 Less for a while
Down 1 Eve’s second
9 to 5
94 Person who works a lot? 96 Ink-filled tool for illustrators 99 Org. running many missions 100Snack for a frog 101 Of vital importance 102 Speak unclearly 103 Ione of “La Brea” 105 Lions and tigers 109 Gets the picture 112 *Places to drop envelopes 115 High-five sound 118 Starts to work together 120 In flames 121 Make public 123 Start of a spelling rule, or a rule to keep in mind while answering the starred clues 125 Spot of land 126 Lower in fat 127 Trial spin on a bike 128 Parts in a play 129 Daisylike flowers 130 Tuck away 131 Telepath’s ability
Down 1 __ Romeo: motorsport brand 2 Discontinue 3 Implicit 4 Busiest airport in MO 5 Nintendo consoles that debuted in 2006 6 Switch on the radio? 7 “Rise and shine!” 8 Dazzle 9 Vertical passages 10 Draped wedding garment 11 Discovery astronaut Ochoa 12 “I’m gonna be straight with you ... ” 13 Cough syrup amts. 14 OPI rival 15 Sequence of film cuts 16 Regattas 17 Raison d’ 18 High-end camera initials 20 National park north of Anchorage 28 Shorebird with webbed feet 30 Easily broken 32 Salade Niçoise fish 34 -sci
2 Mother of Ben Solo 3 License plates 4 I Love Lucy lady 5 Stylish again 6 __-cone 7 The end of June 8 Supply/demand subj. 9 Apple PCs 10 30-Across stuff 11 Camera memory chips 12 Worked, as the soil 13 Sturdy as __ 14 Boxing event 15 Popular WWW portal 16 What Grafton’s A “is for” 17 Altercation 18 Standing tall 24 Protestors’ chorus 26 Prevail over 29 Hi-fi, for instance 32 Like molasses 33 Bloom supporter 35 Imposes, as a tax 36 SLR setting 37 Newswoman Sawyer 38 Paul Bunyan et al. 40 Hood attachment 42 Query from a game nonwatcher 44 Doe’s youngster 45 Skin care brand 47 Marshy lowlands 48 “You can count on me!” 49 Notorious Roman emperor 50 Golf great Norman 53 SportsCenter airer
37 Nome dome home 38 Bird with a long neck 41 Display flagrantly 43 Destructive wind 44 Bank lobby devices 45 Leisurely gait 46 Subjects of fan clubs 47 “Roman Holiday” scooter 48 Like some heated posts 49 Command 50 “Kinda” 51 “What’s up, bro!” 55 Reports by hotline 58 Head lights? 60 Prefix with graph or gram 63 Electronica instrument 65 Hybrid thoroughfare with frequent access points 67 Smoothing tool 68 Shout of discovery 70 Open-toed shoe 71 Alley- 73 Scouting unit 74 Gimbap alternative 76 Cypress, for one 78 Up to 79 Ian Fleming’s alma mater 80 Glance over 81 Amazon contents 82 Quits fidgeting 83 Card with a single pip 85 Front page material 89 Cunning folks 90 Garden with forbidden fruit 92 Responsibility 95 Home for a squirrel 97 Some deli loaves 98 Genetics pioneer Mendel 101 Piehole 104Throws, in slang 106 Kiwi in Kyoto, say 107 Sierra , Africa 108 Features of some skirts 110 Quietly unnerving 111 Snow day rides 112 Dragon’s place 113 “In that case ... ” 114 Grammy-winning banjoist Fleck 116 Help out on a heist 117 Cozumel coin 119 Ooze 122 Workplaces for some RNs 124 Texter’s “Victory!”
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54 See the world 56 Eat up 57 Many lab workers 60 110-Across, e.g. 61 Slippery swimmer 64 In a chair 65 Dryer trap stuff 66 Remove, as a hat 67 No-good 68 Cathedral center 69 Ready to turn in 72 Clinton’s veep
Jumble Unscramble the six Jumbles, one letter per square, to form six words. Then arrange the circled letters to form the surprise answer, as suggested by this cartoon.
73 As much as 74 Wolfed down 75 Blows off steam 76 A bit nervous 80 “__ is human ...” 82 Training center 83 First name of a Best Actress Oscar triad 84 Quite amazed 85 Bedtime recitation 87 Grew some 89 Party organizer
91 Less specific 94 Little quarrels 95 Guacamole ingredient 96 Roo’s mom 97 Fauna’s counterpart 99 Extra item 100Owl comments 103 Questionable 104Western wine center
Sudoku Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box in bold borders contains every digit 1 to 9.
105 Approve of 107 Baum princess 108 Astronaut Armstrong 109 Ending for exist 111 Reptile hated by Indy Jones 112 Recycling receptacle 113 Paramount+ channel
Level:
1. Define clues, writing in Words column over numbered dashes. 2. Transfer letters to numbered squares in diagram. 3. When pattern is completed, quotation can be read left to right. The first letters of the filled-in words reading down form an acrostic yielding the speaker’s name and the topic of the quotation.
Clues Words
Across 1 Earthenware fragment 6 “Saturday Night Live” sketch 10 Flat-bottomed boat 14 Armed ___ 16 Subject in Manilow’s “Copacabana” 17 Not within hearing distance 18 A pew word 19 Bruins GOAT Bobby ___ 20 Painter ___ Borch 21 Heavy metal era? 23 Whopper teller 25 Lobe ornament 27 Small house: Brit. 29 Parisian dance 30 Jay or em follower 33 Attacked 35 Small land bodies 37 Sound omission 38 International understanding 39 “I ___ be alone”: Garbo 40 Purplish-red 41 Nest ovoid 42 Ferber and Purviance
Last week’s crosswords
“COATED CANDY”
“Whirlwind Tour”
“Professional”
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44 Joe-___ weed 45 Diffusions 47 Late comic Johnson 50 Egyptian ruler, for short 53 Bleat 55 Wally or Ronny 56 Type of rock 57 Head over heels motion 60 ___ majesty 61 So-so athlete 62 ___ go bragh 63 Coin discontinued in 2025 64 Feast, in Florence
Down 1 Backless seat 2 Muslim beauty 3 Drawing in 4 17th Greek letter 5 Neatly skillful 6 Sculpin used for lobster bait 7 Barbie’s beau 8 Clara Bow 9 Land of ___ Sun 10 Street talk 11 Unconscious state 12 Stylist Cassini
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Lastweek’sQuote-Acrostic
(Andrew) HAYDU: (Life) : IN THESE UNITED STATES: I took my seven year old grandson for his yearly flu shot. As the nurse prepared the syringe she asked,“Did you have a reaction to the shot last year?”“Yes,”my grandson answered somberly.“I screamed.”
Lastweek’sSudoku
Thisweek’sJumble
13 Fade out 15 Acorn growth 22 Basic dance 24 Perch 26 Cool! 28 Most overused 30 Meat buyer’s choices 31 Jazz and blues singer James 32 Resident of: suffix 33 Steel mill waste 34 Lush orchestral offerings 36 Singer Lotte 37 Farm bleater 38 Right-of-way is one 40 “No ”: Roberto Durán 43 ___ red cent! 45 City near the Great Salt Lake 46 Chalcedony 48 Vacancy sign 49 Bonus 50 Mustard plant 51 He makes cakes nicer 52 Not yet final: law 54 ___ today: from now on 58 ___ in the moon 59 Hartmann von : German poet
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Horoscopes
If July 26 is your birth- day: The first portion of 2026 may have tested you. Bring along what you’ve learned into what should be an easier remainder of the year. Now through the end of August might allow you to build up more — there’s protection from the Universe and an emphasis on getting clarity about your journey forward. Aries (March 21-April 19): Today is a positive day in the Universal sky for getting things done and meeting new people if your individual cycles align. Cre- ative solutions could arise with ease. Taurus (April 20-May 20): Investing time, energy, and/or money into your home space could build something that will both serve and please going forward. Financial energies are mixed, lean into reme- diation over rebellion. Gemini (May 21-June 20): Trust builds when actions match up with words, and fractures when they don’t. Someone close — even a pet - could have healing magic to offer, whether its sympathy and solidarity, wags, or purrs. Cancer (June 21-July 22): Your financial situation is building more positivity
Bridge
Q.1—Both vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠A Q 3 ♥7 5 ♦K J 8 6 4 ♣K Q 4 South West North East 1NT 2♥ Pass Pass ?
What call would you make? Q.2—East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠9 6 4 ♥A 10 9 3 ♦A 10 9 4 ♣6 2 With the opponents silent, partner opens one no trump. What call would you make? Q.3—Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold: ♠Q 8 6 5 ♥A Q 9 7 4 ♦A Q 3 ♣10 South West North East 1♥ Pass 1NT Pass ?
but not everyone may be transparent — use care in shared investments or where shared resources are involved. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): There’s addition by sub- traction and there’s also ad- dition by addition. You are your ultimate masterpiece. Remove what’s not you; add what makes you ever more of your truest self. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The beauty of the outcome rests on two things: strong preparation and excellent timing. The next week or so are good times to prepare. Early August offers better days for launch if your indi- vidual transits line up. Libra (Sept.23-Oct.22): Someperiodsarebetter forinternalexperiences, othertimesarebetterfor expandingyourfriendship network.Thenextmonthor soisforexpansion.Getout thereonabove-zerodays, betterdaysimproveodds. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): If you build it, they do eventually come. Build your resume, credentials, certi- fications, skills, knowledge base. Not one bit of learning is ever wasted, even if it seems premature at times. Sagittarius (Nov.22- Dec.21):Ifyoufeellikean imposter,andyouare,con-
siderleadingonlywithwhat youreallyknow.Ifyoufeel likeanimposter,andyou’re not,considerworkingonre- leasingoldfearandshame. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): If you’ve sometimes hungered to be seen, that may not be as much of an issue right now, your ‘all that’ should be fully visible now. More abundance is building. Aquarius (Jan. 20- Feb. 18): Your shadow is a treasure chest, but you have to get past your old shame to be able to dig it up. Have the courage to unearth your greatest gifts and talents, it’s worth it; face the past, face yourself. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): You might be able to work out some serious improvements to the daily grind now. When you in- vest into making your own life easier, there’s a daily payoff to be grateful for.
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WordGame
This game challenges you to find as many words as you can, as quickly as you can, in one master word. FILIGREE (FIL-ih-gree): Ornamental openwork of delicate or intricate design. Can you find 21 or more words in FILIGREE? Average mark: 16 words Time limit: 25 minutes Here are the rules: 1. Words must be four or more letters. 2. Words that acquire four letters by the addition of an“s,” such as“bats”and“cats,” are not used. 3. Use only one form of a verb — ei- ther“pose”or“posed,”not both. 4. Proper nouns and slang terms are not used.
Answers to theword game:
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Dustin By Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker The Lockhorns By Bunny Hoest and John Reiner
The Middletons By Ralph Dunagin and Dana Summers
Doonesbury By Garry Trudeau
Prickly City By Marshall Ramsey
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