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Judi Cameron, a teacher at McHenry County College (MCC) since 2000, was recently recognized as MCC’s Full-Time Faculty Member of the Year for 2020.

Faculty award goes to Judi Cameron

Judi Cameron, a teacher at McHenry County College (MCC) since 2000, was recently recognized as MCC’s Full-Time Faculty Member of the Year for 2020. She was also selected as the college’s nominee for the Illinois Community College Trustees Association’s (ICCTA) 2020 Outstanding Full-Time Faculty Member award.

The award recipients, selected by peers, are chosen based on their commitment to teaching, contribution to the college community, and professional development.

Cameron currently teaches Introduction to Anthropology, Archaeology, Cultural Anthropology and Physical Anthropology at MCC and also serves as the college’s liaison for the Archaeology Field School run by Midwest Archaeological Services of Crystal Lake.

“My goal is to make my students better citizens of the global community,” Cameron said. “Educating them about the cultural diversity that exists in the world helps them understand and appreciate that diversity—not judge it.”

After earning her Ph.D. from Arizona State University in 1995, Cameron spent the first 10 years of her career working as a laboratory analyst for archaeological businesses while maintaining a part-time position as an instructor for a number of schools, including community colleges, in the Chicagoland area.

While she very much enjoyed the research aspect of the field, as she reflected on her own experience as a first-generation, nontraditional student at a community college, she felt called to pursue teaching full-time.

“When I began teaching at MCC, I was still using chalk and a chalkboard,” Cameron said. “But thanks to the advent of new technologies, I can not only supplement my presentations with PowerPoints and YouTube videos, I can take my students on virtual visits to museums, other colleges, and archaeological and fossil sites to help them visualize so much more than I could in the beginning.”

Cameron prioritizes the ability to continually evolve her teaching strategies to match her students’ changing needs and learning styles.

“I like to incorporate a variety of hands-on exercises to engage students,” she said. “In Physical Anthropology, we conduct a forensic anthropology simulation where groups of students are given a box of plastic casts that mimic human remains and are asked to use those to identify basic features such as age, sex, stature, and ancestry.

“In the Introduction to Anthropology classes, I hand out casts of fossil human skulls for students to identify. I’ll also share examples of stone tools and fragments of pottery and ask the students to determine what artifact types they have.”

A few of Cameron’s students have also gone on to pursue higher degrees and jobs in the field. One former student is the laboratory coordinator at a university in Denver and recently participated in the laboratory analyses of a major fossil find, Homo naledi, in South Africa. Another student is using what she learned in cultural anthropology and applying it in her graduate degree program for environmental policy.

“I have had the honor of witnessing many students overcome obstacles, successfully graduate and move on to the next stage of their life. I’ve watched single parents, student veterans who were dealing with service-related issues, first generation students, students who juggled full-time jobs and their education, and many others, complete their education here at MCC. I am so proud of them all.”

In addition to her Ph.D. in Anthropology from Arizona State, Cameron received her Associate in Arts from North Iowa Area Community College; a B.A. in Anthropology and Ancient Civilizations from the University of Iowa; and M.A. in Anthropology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

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Pictured are White Elephant organizers Lonni Oldham (left) and Karen Garrett. The White Elephant sale will be held July 10-12 at the Schuette Building, 6504 Main St. in Union.

Historical society White Elephant sale The popular White Elephant and Garden Glitz sales have been expanded this year to three days.

Shoppers will be rewarded with closeout prices this year starting at 9 a.m. Friday, July 10. The sale continues until 3 p.m. that day and again from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 11. Those arriving between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday, July 12, will receive markdowns of up to 75 percent. At that price you can afford to fill up a box and sort through it later.

Social distancing and capacity

limitations, as outlined by the state, will be observed in the Schuette Building at 6504 Main St. in Union.

Also, masks are required. (some will be available for purchase should you forget). Sale items include everything from glassware to games, vintage clothing to file cabinets, thousands of books, tools, linens, electronics and more – all priced to move.

It will be accompanied by the popular, outdoor Garden Glitz. Local nurseries also are partnering with the historical society to add

sparkle to the sale. They include Countryside Flower Shop, Nursery and Garden Center, the Gardens of Woodstock, Kolze’s Corner Gardens, Hubb’s Greenhouse, Hoffie Nursery and Tom’s Market.

The opportunity to get out of the house will be accompanied by a village-wide garage sale, food sales

by Boy Scout Troop 153 and more.

However, out of safety considerations, the museum will be closed.

The Heritage Fair Car Show and Antique Auction will be move to Cider Fest Sunday, Oct. 4.

COVID-19 case linked to Knox Park The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) has received a report and has confirmed a case of COVID-19 that was asymptomatic and in attendance at a protest on June 27 between 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. that began at Knox Park in McHenry and ended at the McHenry Police Department.

MCDH is encouraging anyone who attended the event to get tested.

The nearest community-based testing sites, located in Rockford, Rolling Meadows and Waukegan, offer free testing and are open to all, symptoms or no symptoms. Private testing locations in McHenry County have requirements that an individual must meet to receive testing.

McHenry County’s confirmed cases have declined since April

when social distancing and universal masking while in public places became the common practice.

MCDH would like to remind everyone that the virus continues to circulate. The more people an individual interacts with and the longer an interaction lasts, the potential risk of becoming infected with COVID-19 and spreading the virus increases.

With larger gatherings permissible and businesses re-opening in Phase 4, everyone has a continued responsibility to maintain the gains made during Phase 3 to ensure McHenry County remains open.

“We all need to continue to take precautions whenever we attend a gathering or come into contact with anyone who resides in another home,” said McHenry Police Department Chief John Birk. “How-

ever, we know what it’s like to be in the earlier phases of Restore Illinois. We know the best way to slow the spread of COVID, and it’s up to us to prevent ourselves from taking steps backward.”

If you plan to attend a gathering: • Wear a cloth face covering.

• Keep a 6-foot space between yourself and others.

• Frequently wash your hands or use hand sanitizer with a minimum of 60 percent alcohol.

• Stay home if you are sick.

• Plan ahead and get tested at a community-based site before the event.

• Sanitize any frequently touched, hard-surfaced personal items, like a cell phone, brought to the gathering.

Visit mcdh.info for up-to-date COVID-19 information.

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Fundraising for horse’s dental surgery Meet Cassiopeia, she’s a great girl. Cassiopeia stands at 16.1 and is registered with the Jockey Club and Breeder’s Cup. She actually did race, and did very well.

She has been diagnosed with Equine Odontoclastic Tooth Resorption and Hypercementosis Syndrome (EOTRH).

EOTRH is a syndrome in horses that results in resorptive lesions of the incisors and sometimes canine teeth. As the disease progresses, the roots of the incisors and sometimes the canine teeth, start to reabsorb or dissolve. The teeth can become loose and infected. They may even fracture. This is a very painful disease affecting many older horses.

The great news is she can be helped, and possibly completely cured. Extraction of the painful incisors and canine teeth should remove all pain, making her comfortable again. Without the extractions, her disease will only progress, eventually becoming intolerably painful.

Last year Cassiopeia’s sister, Star Tribute, had the same surgery and she is doing wonderful. It is now Cassiopea’s turn. The surgery should cost around $2,000.

The Hooved Animal Human Society is fundraising to pay for the procedure, and all monies raised will go toward the cost of her surgery. Any extra amounts will go

toward the general care of the animals at the HAHS farm.

You can donate online at HAHS. org, by telephone at 815-337-5563, by check, in person, or simply by using the donate now button on the HAHS Facebook page.

Visit www.midwestdental.com/ eorth-syndrome for more information on EOTRH.

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Right: Casseopeia, a resident of the Hooved Animal Humane Society (HAHS) in Woodstock, is in need of dental surgery for Equine Odontoclastic Tooth Resorption and Hypercementosis Syndrome (EOTRH). The HAHS is fundraising to pay for the surgery, estimated to cost about $2,000.

Phase 4 still issues guidelines for safety With the entire state entering Phase 4 on June 26,, Gov. JB Pritzker signed a new Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation extending the statewide disaster declaration through Saturday, July 25, 2020.

Additionally, Pritzker signed Executive Order 2020-43, which supersedes the previous order to reflect the changes in Phase 4.

Pritzker also signed Executive Order 2020-44 extending previous executive orders.

The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has provided Phase 4 guidelines for businesses. These guidelines are intended to prepare businesses, employers and employees to implement new safety measures for reopening and returning to work.

The guidelines may be viewed via at dceocovid19resources.com/ restore-illinois/restore-illinois-phase-4.

McHenry County Sheriff’s report The following arrests in McHenry County were reported by the McHenry County Sheriff’s Department. Suspects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

June 24 Arthur W. Delisle, 70, Crystal Lake, was cited for battery/bodily harm; June 25 Alexis M. Miller, 22, Richmond, was cited for battery/cause bodily harm, mob action/violation to person/ property, and disorderly conduct; Ashli K. Stout, 32, McHenry, was cited for battery/cause bodily harm, battery/make physical contact, mob action /violation to person/property, and disorderly conduct; June 26 Daniel J. Jones, 48, Richmond, was cited for driving on revoked/suspended

license, DUI/sss 3rd, and leaving the scene of an accident/vehicle damage; Stanley J. Rzepka, 29, McHenry, was cited for possession of a controlled substance; June 27 Jimmie J. Caraway, 57, Cary, was cited for violation of an order of protection; June 29 Elizabeth M. Donnelly, 22, Algonquin, was cited for possession of a controlled substance; Douglas R. Welle, 41, Mundelein, 41, was cited for deception/bad check/ obtain control property >150; Kenneth A. Guedes, 30, Marengo, was cited for driving on a revoked/suspended license, DUI/sss 4-9; Javante D. Kinzer, 24, Chicago, was cited for domestic battery/bodily harm.

Huntley Police report All individuals listed as arrested or charged with a crime in this press release are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

June 24: An identity theft was reported on the 12900 block of Woodland Trail.

June 25: A fraud was reported on the 12300 block of Bartelt Lane, unauthorized charges were made on a credit card.

June 25: An identity theft was reported on the 10800 block of Potomac Drive, unauthorized financial accounts were created.

June 27: A theft of a gas grill was reported on the 14000 block of Pali-

sades Avenue.

June 27: Criminal damage to property was reported on the 11900 block of Algonquin Road.

June 28: Aura K. Coleman, 26, of Carpentersville, was arrested on the 10500 block of Illinois Route 47 for criminal damage to property, aggravated battery to a peace officer, resisting a peace officer, driving with a suspended license and obstructing identification.

June 28: Harassment by electronic means was reported on the 11200 block of Hanover Avenue.

June 29: Harassment was reported on the 14100 block of Weber Drive.

Conservation district programs Be a nature detective It’s a beautiful day for hiking and learning about the plants and wildlife of McHenry County. Due to COVID-19 the Lost Valley Visitor Center in Glacial Park will be closed until further notice, but you can still go on a “virtual” Lost Valley Nature Detective adventure by visiting MCCD. me/E-Learning to download this month’s activity filled with things you can do at home as well as highlights what you might see the next time you search the wild spaces of Glacial Park.

July: Backyard Birds. Learn how to identify some of the common birds that may live right in your own backyard.

Make a bird feeder to help attract birds to your yard so you can get a better look. Then go outside and compete in your very own Bird Olympics.

Topics change monthly: August: Insects; September: Fun Flowers; October: Fall Colors.

For more information, call Prairieview Education Center at 815-4795779.

Discovery Days: Fascinating Frogs Thursday, July 16 from 10-11:30 a.m. at Exner Marsh Conservation Area Lakewood Shelter, Lakewood and Miller roads, Lake in the Hills.

Enjoy an hour and a half of fun educational activities focused on our special theme of the day. A game, craft, snack, and other hands-on experiences help participants explore how animals make and use their homes. Fee: County resident Free/NR $2.. Just for kids ages 2-6, with chaperone.

Glass bead crafts Let nature be your muse at McHenry County Conservation District’s Inspired by Nature: DIY Glass Bead Crafts on Saturday, July 18, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Lost Valley Visitor Center, Overlook Room,

Glacial Park, Ringwood, Rt. 31 and Harts Rd., Ringwood.

Create your own glass bead necklace, bracelet, or key chain inspired by nature’s bright summer colors. Take a short hike through a prairie and woodland to find artistic inspiration in the hues of seasonal flowers and leaves.

Then head back to the visitor center and learn how to string a simple glass bead creation that captures this colorful season. Materials are provided. Social distancing will be followed, also bring your mask and hand sanitizer.

For adults, ages 14 years and older. Space is limited. Residents $15; non-Residents $20. Registration deadline isJuly 16.

Register online at www.MCCDistrict.org, or by mail at Prairieview Education Center, 2112 Behan Road in Crystal Lake. For more information call 815-479-4779.

State borrowed heavily to get through fiscal year

By Peter Hancock CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

The state of Illinois, like most states, began a new fiscal year on July 1 and the person in charge of managing the state’s bank accounts said she fears it could be one of the most difficult years in modern memory.

“This is going to be, I think, by far perhaps the most challenging year that I’ve had to manage as comptroller,” state Comptroller Susana Mendoza said in an interview Wednesday, July 1. “And that’s saying something because, you know, I had to navigate the state through what was, when I took office, the worst fiscal crisis that our state had ever experienced, that two-year budget impasse.”

The difference between then and now, she said, was that during the budget impasse, the state still had revenues flowing in, just no legal authority to spend it. But in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the near shutdown of the state’s economy that it forced, Illinois now isn’t seeing anything close to the revenues it will need to fund the new budget.

“You can pass whatever bud-

get you want,” she said. “If the revenues don’t come in the way you’d like them to, then there’s not enough money to go around for all of the priorities that are represented by that budget. So, at the end of the day, we’ll have to see month-tomonth what our revenues look like.

It’s so completely up in the air.”

The financial impact of the pandemic started to appear in state revenues in April and May. Before then, Mendoza noted, Illinois was in relatively good shape with a nominally balanced budget in place and revenues coming in greater than expected. The state was even making progress on paying down its backlog of past-due bills.

But that all changed in April after Gov. JB Pritzker extended the tax filing deadline to July 15, which took a big bite out of revenues the state normally would have seen that month. Meanwhile, the state’s unemployment rate shot up to an unprecedented 17.2 percent in April as employers throughout Illinois were forced to shut down or scale back operations due to the novel coronavirus.

As of Wednesday, according to the comptroller’s website, the bill

backlog stood at $5.4 billion. But Mendoza said that figure doesn’t tell the whole story because in order to keep the state running, it borrowed roughly $2.7 billion.

That included $1.2 billion from the Federal Reserve, just part of the $5 billion in Fed borrowing that state lawmakers authorized during their special session in May. It also included another $1.5 billion in interfund borrowing and borrowing from idle funds in the state treasurer’s office.

“So that did help me to pay down some really important bills that needed to be paid of that bill backlog, but it’s important to remember that, okay, the bill backlog says it’s $5.4 billion, but in actuality, we’re still on the hook for paying back that $2.7 billion, so we’re really looking at, you know, 5.4 plus 2.7,” or $8.1 billion, she said.

Among the high-priority bills the state paid, she said, were invoices from Medicaid providers, including hospitals, which were already reeling from revenue losses that resulted when they were forced to call off nonemergency surgeries and procedures in order to

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County open burning of landscape regulations

Union School at 150

• At any time of the day.

• Note: All other prohibitions/restrictions apply.

Other exemptions • Recreational fires, not larger than 3’x3’x3’, and excludes leaves, grass or shrubbery clippings.

• Ceremonial fires (bonfires) larger than 3’x3’x3’, and excludes leaves, grass or shrubbery clippings; permit required from McHenry County Department of Health Habitat Reclamation or Firefighter.

COURTESY PHOTO McHenry County News Enforcement The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County Styrofoam colAny officer of the McHenry lection sites have reopened. Residents can bring clean Styrofoam County Department of Health, law for recycling. enforcement agency, fire department or fire protection district is authorized to enforce the provisions of this Ordinance.

Styrofoam recycling now open; drives to be held this summer

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The McHenry County Historical Society will host its annual meeting at 6 p.m. Friday, July 24, at the county history museum, 6422 Main St. Local historian and retired educator Robert Frenz will present a free program marking the sesquicentennial of the former Union High School turned museum. Limited, socially distanced seating is available for “Continue to Educate: Union School at 150.” Advanced registration and masks are required. Registration for society members begins July 13, online at gothistory.org. A video of the program will be available for viewing by Aug. 1 on the society’s website: mchenrycountyhistory.org.

Keep immunizations up to date Following is a statement from the McHenry County Department of Health: While we encourage everyone to be up to date on their vaccines, we strongly encourage families to keep their children on the recommend immunization schedule, which includes the school requirements. There is no need to wait until the end of the summer to have their immunizations completed and up to date!

In our efforts to safely serve the community during the COVID-19 pandemic we are currently offering immunization clinics at the 2200 N. Seminary, Woodstock, location, on Wednesdays and Thursdays by appointment only.

In order to keep our staff and other clients safe we are asking that you show up to your appointment on time,

not early, nor late. This is in an effort to decrease the amount of people in the waiting rooms and common areas, and allowing time for areas to be cleaned in between clients. Once you arrive, please remain in your car and call 815-3344883 to inform us of your arrival and to receive further instructions.

If you arrive early, you will be asked to remain in your car until your appointment time. If you arrive late, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to see you for the appointment.

Everyone over the age of 2 years is required to wear a face mask. Only one adult will be permitted per child, and only those children who are scheduled to be seen in the clinic. Everyone will be screened upon entering the building.

If anyone has symptoms (fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath, headache,

sore throat muscle or body aches) they will be asked to leave, and reschedule their appointment time. If you have symptoms, please do not come, call 815-334-4500 to reschedule the appointment.

We thank you for your cooperation and understanding. While these precautions can seem like an inconvenience, it is a privilege and benefit that we can offer you and your family to ensure we are making every effort to decrease the risk of any exposure. We are instilling these procedures so that we can provide you peace of mind, knowing we are keeping you and your loved ones safe.

We will keep this site updated with info of clinic dates/times and any changes that occur.

Please call 815-334-4500 to schedule your appointment.

modation, Brick and Ivy Sport Tavern, Spring Grove, did knowingly kick and strike the head, chest and mid-section of the victim causing bodily harm. The victim was subsequently taken to the hospital and sustained serious injuries.

The case was investigated by the Spring Grove Police Department and prosecuted by Assistant State’s Attorney Mary Ann Scholl of the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office.

Investigation leads to nine-year sentence Patrick D. Kenneally, McHenry County State’s Attorney, announced that 59-year-old Robert Ballarini was sentenced to nine years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for the

offense of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child.

In July of 2018, the Island Lake Police Department received information that a minor child was being sexually abused. The Island Lake Police conducted an investigation that revealed a minor under the age of 13 had been sexually penetrated by the defendant. The defendant was taken into custody and plead guilty to the offense of Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a child.

Under truth in sentencing guidelines the defendant must serve 85 percent of his sentence.

This case was investigated by the Island Lake Police Department and prosecuted by Assistant State’s Attorney Michael Combs.

itors (fees apply) • Computers and small scale servers • Printers, FAX machines and scanners • DVD players, DVD recorders and VCs • Video game consoles • Digital converter boxes, cable and satellite receivers • Electronic keyboards, electronic mice and portable digital music players (limit of seven electronic devices per visit).

Batteries will be collected at the August and October drives.

Document shredding will be available at all drives.

Environmental Defenders will collect: • Fluorescent tubes and bulbs • Textiles and clothing Clean Styrofoam Question? Call 815-338-0393.

Recycling drives are hosted by the McHenry County Department of Health www.mcdh.info, 815334-4585.

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Crime news

Guilty plea for aggravated battery Patrick D. Kenneally, McHenry County state’s attorney, announces that Daniel Andrew Lawniczak, 21, formerly of McHenry, Illinois, was sentenced June 30, 2020, to five years in the Illinois Department of Corrections by the Honorable Judge Wilbrandt following a negotiated plea of guilty to the offense of Aggravated Battery, a Class 3 Felony.

Pursuant to the Illinois Truth in Sentencing Guidelines, Lawniczak will serve 50 percent of the sentence at the Illinois Department of Corrections, followed by one year of mandatory supervised release.

On Aug. 23, 2019, Lawniczak, while at a public place of accom-

The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County announced its three Styrofoam collection sites have reopened.

Be sure that your Styrofoam is clean. The sites collect white as well as Styrofoam that comes in other colors, such as black, yellow, pink, etc. Examples of things that look like Styrofoam but are not are at each site.

The Defenders are grateful for the volunteers and also to be recipients of the Aptar Charitable Foundation’s Spring Grant that will support this collection effort for the next year.

Sites include: • Village of Algonquin, 110 Meyer Drive Algonquin Public Works: Open 24-7.

• Algonquin Township Highway Department, 3702 US HWY 14: Open 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.

• City of Woodstock Public Works, 326 Washington Street, Woodstock 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Recycling drives Open to all McHenry County residents. Fees are: $25 for up to 21”, $35 for 21” and larger, $15 for LCD any size.

• July 25, 9 a.m. to noon, Milky Way Park, 300 Lawrence Roadd, Harvard.

• Aug. 29, 9 a.m. to noon, County Administration building, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock.

• Sept. 19, 9 a.m. to noon, Grafton Township, 10109 Vine St., Huntley.

Oct. 3, 9 a.m. to, McHenry County College, 8900 US Highway 14, Crystal Lake.

Check www.mcdh.info or www. mchenry.edu/green for updates.

Electronic devices that can be recycled at these drop-off sites: • Televisions and computer mon-

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on the property where the landscape waste was generated.

• Only during the months of April, May, October and November (weekends only).

• Only between dawn and dusk • Only when the winds are less than 10 mph.

• Must be supervised by an individual at least 18 years of age.

• A fire extinguisher, garden hose, or water source must be available by the burning site.

500 foot exemptions • Burning of on-site generated landscape waste 500’ or greater from a habitable structure is allowed: • During any month of the year.

• On any day of the week.

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With the spring here, and summer approaching, be aware of the burning regulations put in place by McHenry County: McHenry County Burning Regulations.

Prohibited at all times • Burning of manure, garbage, litter, etc. on any property in McHenry County.

• Burning of landscape waste within 100 feet of a habitable structure (i.e. residence, school, etc.).

• Burning of landscape waste within 50’ of a non-habitable structure (i.e. detached garage, barn, etc.).

Restrictions when greater than 100 feet from a habitable structure and 50 feet from a non-habitable structure • Only landscape waste and only

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State continued unemployment claims remain over 700,000 Pritzker says unemployment security agency continually trying to expand capacity

By Jerry Nowicki CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

The U.S. Department of Labor released statistics June 25 showing 705,878 Illinoisans received unemployment insurance for the week ending June 20.

While that was a decrease of 4,401 continued unemployment claims overall from the previous week, according to the data, the state still saw 46,005 new initial claims for the week ending June 20, an increase of 1,311 new claims from the previous week.

As the unemployment numbers remain high, Gov. JB Pritzker said last week the Illinois Department of Employment Security is continually trying to expand call center capacity to try to accommodate increased claim volume.

He also said each state agency and department “has a kind of a reopen plan that either has been developed or is being developed,” but did not say when IDES might start opening facilities for claimants having trouble getting through to a department representative.

“It sort of depends on the locations, it depends upon the number of people that would normally be in that space and so on. We have

health guidance for people who work at IDES, just like we do any other business or that we’re trying to reopen,” he said at a news conference Tuesday.

In a statement June 22, IDES also the department has set up a virtual call center that has grown to more than 560, more than doubling its capacity since the beginning of the pandemic.

That has allowed the department to handle more than 50,000 additional unemployment claims and questions that have come through the call center between May 5 and June 4, according to the statement.

An IDES spokesperson encouraged claimants to use the department’s website—which had its capacity increased early during the pandemic—to file claims and leave the phone lines for those who are otherwise unable to file a claim online.

“While we understand that claimants may be continuing to experience unique issues with their claims that require claims rep intervention, our upgrades have allowed us to process more than 1.4 million claims since March 1 and pay out more than $7 billion in benefits,” the spokesperson said

in a statement in response to questions of how a claimant can best get through to the department. “We understand that there are many cases where a claimant needs to speak to a representative to resolve an issue or make a change, which is why we are continuing to work to increase capacity.”

Pritzker said calls are also being separated by those who are seeking help in applying through online portals and those who would need assistance requiring them to provide private information. That frees up lines for those having unique problems, he said.

He added the administration has “tried to train” elected officials and their staff on “how they can assist people with their applications in the event that they’re having trouble getting through on the phone.”

IDES also announced last week it will borrow funds from the federal government to “continue to meet unemployment benefit payment obligations to claimants who have lost work as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.”

A press release from the depart-

ment said the state joined eight others which have either been approved to borrow or have begun to borrow money from the feds to continue to fulfill unemployment benefit payments.

“Through the end of June, IDES anticipates borrowing approximately $300 million from the federal government through a long existing mechanism set up to enable states to continue to fund essential benefit payments when demand increases unexpectedly,” the department said in a news release. “IDES has been approved to borrow up to $3.8 billion through September 2020.

During the 2008 Great Recession, the department borrowed $1.4 billion, and it was repaid in five years through a joint funding agreement with Illinois’ business community.”

The department said the Unemployment Trust Fund is 100 percent funded by employer taxes, and the ability to pay back what is borrowed “has historically come in the form of an agreed rate change in employer taxes,” but IDES and the Pritzker administration are exploring other federal options, including

calling for a federal stimulus aimed at replenishing unemployment reserves.

Since the pandemic began, more than $2.5 billion has been paid out of the Illinois Unemployment Trust Fund in regular benefits. That’s on top of $4.3 billion in Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation benefits and $290 million in Pandemic Unemployment Assistance benefits, both of which are two new fully federally funded programs.

IDES also announced June 25 the number of nonfarm jobs decreased in all fourteen Illinois metropolitan areas since last year, with six metro areas at record low payrolls, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and IDES. The May unemployment rate in Illinois was 14.7 percent, a record high for the month dating back to 1976. Nationally, the number was 13 percent in May, also a record high dating back to 1948. The unemployment rate identifies individuals who are out of work and seeking employment.

‘Yoga in Nature’ begins July 13 Start your week off right by relaxing through Yoga in Nature with McHenry County Conservation District on Mondays, July 13 to Aug. 17 from 5-6 p.m. at Lost Valley Visitor Center, Patio in Glacial Park, Rt. 31 and Harts Road, Ringwood.

For six weeks, a yoga instructor will lead a series of movements that focus on reflection, breath work, and yoga principles, beneath the branches of the majestic oaks and landscape views of Glacial Park.

Be sure to bring your own towel, mat and water bottle. If weather is inclement, we will move indoors. Social distancing will be followed; also bring your mask and hand sanitizer.

For adults, ages 14 years and older. Space is limited. Residents $70; non-residents $80 for the six-week course; Registration deadline is July 12.

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The Village of Cary recently put together the finishing touches on a new promotional video for the community. The video has been a project spearheaded by the village’s Economic Development Task Force over the past year and was produced by Waysound Recording. It will be utilized for economic development and marketing purposes and provides a quick overview of the many benefits Cary has to offer to potential residents and businesses. The video can be found on YouTube. Highlights include the multitude of recreational activities available locally, recent community rankings, business environment, local school system and community events which are held throughout the year. The video can be viewed by the following link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FG0hXyPn9U&feature=youtu.be. Feel free to share with others and help promote Cary.

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free up resources for COVID-19 patients.

The $1.2 billion in federal borrowing came through a program called the Municipal Liquidity Facility, which the Federal Reserve Board authorized in March to help states and large municipalities deal with the dramatic falloff in revenue they were seeing. Illinois is paying 3.8 percent interest on the loan, which is due to be paid back by June 30, 2021.

However, the plan for paying back that money, and any more the state may need to borrow this fiscal year, hinges on the idea that Congress will pass another economic relief package that will include significant relief for states — something it has not done yet and is still the subject of partisan wrangling on Capitol Hill.

Mendoza said there is no way for Illinois to make it through this new fiscal year without making draconian budget cuts if Congress doesn’t come through with that aid.

“Because Illinois is not the only one who’s looking at this type of financial disaster situation, but every single state in the country is going to require federal government sending financial aid,” Mendoza said. “And when I say financial aid, I don’t mean loans. I mean specifi-

cally grants — money that does not have a million strings attached to it that would go specifically to help make up for lost revenues due to COVID-19.”

Republicans in Congress, however, have been reluctant to accept what they see as a “bailout” of state governments, many of which, including Illinois, had significant financial challenges before the pandemic.

In April, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, suggested that some states would be better off filing for bankruptcy. Amid significant backlash, McConnell walked that idea back a few days later and suggested a direct aid package — but only if it included civil immunity from COVID-19-related lawsuits for employers, which Democrats have not been willing to accept.

Mendoza called the idea that Illinois and other states were asking for bailouts “laughable,” while noting that Illinois receives less in federal benefits from Washington than it pays into it. McConnell’s home state of Kentucky, meanwhile, receives more than $2 in benefits for every dollar it sends to Washington.

“Mitch McConnell must forget that it’s states like Illinois and Connecticut and California and New

York that bail out his state of Kentucky every single year,” Mendoza said. “He’s used to living off of the state of Illinois and the state of California and the state of New York and the state of Connecticut and every other donor state, which by the way, most of which happened to be blue states.”

Mendoza said that when it comes to paying bills on a month-tomonth basis, her office will prioritize making scheduled debt payments, paying out retirement benefits and making payments to public schools. Beyond that, she said, everything else in state government will be at risk without federal aid.

“We are far from done with this pandemic, so if anybody believes that we’re even remotely out of the woods yet, they’re imagining things,” she said. “We really have yet to see what the month to month reduction in revenues is going to be. We can try to predict them, but this is uncharted territory.”

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New guidelines released for return to in-person education Schools told to prepare for return to remote learning in case of surge

By Jerry Nowicki CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

Illinois released new guidelines for schools, colleges and universities to return to in-person learning in the fall, but leaders warned those plans could change if health metrics related to the COVID-19 pandemic stop improving.

“This fall will not be business as usual, and we will update our guidance as needed,” State Superintendent of Education Carmen Ayala said during a news conference in Chicago. “In response to challenging and changing public health conditions, schools and districts must be prepared to return to remote learning if the virus surges again.”

Students and teachers will be required to wear face coverings if they are medically able, gatherings in one place will be limited to no more than 50 people and schools must adhere to stricter cleaning and disinfecting guidelines as well as conduct regular symptom checks.

Gov. JB Pritzker said at the news conference every district must develop its own plan based on those guidelines. Ayala added districts and individual schools will soon send additional information to parents and students.

Pritzker said the Illinois Emergency Management Agency will provide public K-12 districts in Illinois with 2.5 million cloth face masks, allowing schools to provide one to all students and staff.

Universities and community colleges will have similar guidelines for a fall reopening, including social distancing and physical spacing requirements, hand sanitizing stations, face covering requirements and symptom monitoring. Schools are also developing policies around traffic flow, cleaning of public spaces and stag-

gered schedules for the use of laboratories, auditoriums and other group facilities, according to guidelines.

At this time, the governor’s office said, colleges expect dormitories, cafeterias, libraries, bookstores and other amenities to be available to students provided they meet approved guidelines.

If someone in a school tests positive, those who were in close contact with them— that is, within six feet for 15 to 30 minutes without a face covering, according to Dr. Ngozi Ezike, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health—would be expected to quarantine for 14 days.

Pritzker said local and county health departments will play a major role in deciding a path forward when such a positive test occurs.

Pritzker first ordered all public and private schools, including colleges and universities, to close for in-person instruction on March 13 and on June 4, schools were allowed to offer limited in-person instruction and summer school programs as part of Phase 3 of the reopening plan.

Ezike said the reopening being allowed this fall is the result of significant declines in new cases, deaths and hospitalizations since the peak of the pandemic in Illinois.

Those declines, she said, are the result of the vast majority of Illinoisans following basic safety guidelines that include frequent hand-washing, wearing face coverings when in public and practicing social distancing.

The fact that the state reports about 20,000 to 30,000 test results daily helps as well, she said. Nearly 1.4 million tests were completed in Illinois since the pandemic began.

In advance of schools reopening, Ezike strongly encouraged parents and guardians to make sure their children are up to date on their vac-

cinations and that all Illinoisans get caught up on basic wellness procedures, including cancer screenings.

She noted there have been steep declines in those procedures since the pandemic began.

“We need to make sure that the kids get checked out by their providers and get their life-saving immunizations,” she said. “Yes, there could be another surge of COVID-19 in the fall or perhaps earlier, but let’s make sure we take this opportunity now to get to our doctors, let’s get our immunizations, let’s get our health screen-

ings, let’s get as healthy as we can.

Your baseline health status affects how you fare against this virus.”

Pritzker also said the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security, or CARES, Act, provided $510 million in relief directly to school districts to address local needs in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Dr. Ayala and I are encouraging all districts to use this funding to close the digital divide by providing devices and internet connectivity and are directing the majority of

the remaining funding to purchasing laptops, tablets, virtual coaching for new teachers and internet connectivity to advance a vision of equity for our schools and keep our kids on track for success,” the governor said.

Pritzker’s office said the Illinois State Board of Education will use another $54.1 million in CARES act funding to provide funding to schools in six categories: laptops and tablets, internet connectivity, virtual coaching for teachers, professional development, and support for entities that cannot receive direct funds.

Spring Grove Recreation camps Snapology Camp descriptions: Snapology STEAM Club What do you get when you throw slime, games, earth science, crafts and sports activities into a camp and mix it all in with a big helping of fun? It’s Snapology’s Fun for Kids Camp where campers get to try a variety of S.T.E.A.M. based activities. New friends, games, creative projects, physical activity and zero screen time.

Dates: July 13-17, 2-5 p.m. ages 5-12. Aug. 1014, 2-5 p.m., ages 6-12.

Drone Commander In Snapology’s Drone Commander program, students will be introduced to the world of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and develop a deep understanding of how to control and manage this exciting technology. In this workshop, children will learn about the types of UAV’s, the parts needed for controlled flight, basic drone safety, and a variety of flying maneuvers.

This exciting program will give your child the chance to safely test out some of the newest advances in robotics and really take their knowledge of engineering to new heights.

Dates: July 20-24, 2-5 p.m., ages 7-12 years.

STEM Survivor This program will put your students’ design, building, and critical thinking skills to the test.

They will be given daily challenges to design a functional solution. They will earn challenge wins with group voting and speed. The goal of this program is to encourage our students to carefully work through the engineering design process to see how often they can design with a purpose.

Dates: July 27-31 2-5 p.m., ages 6-12.

Sports Science In this camp, children will learn the science behind their favorite sports. Students will learn about momentum, energy, measurement, air pressure, and much more as they perform simple experiments related to sports.

Perfect for both sports and science lovers, this fun interactive program exercises both the body and the mind.

Dates: Aug. 3-7, 2-5 p.m., ages 6-12.

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