Coronavirus precautions recommended native state of emergencies in

Officials from a number of Chicago suburbs have declared native states of emergency because the coronavirus continues to unfold right through the world, following the lead of Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who made a statewide emergency proclamation on March 9, and President Donald Trump, who made the nationwide declaration Friday. West suburban Oak Park used to be probably the most first take the step, with the village board announcing on Friday that they had been stating a neighborhood public well being emergency. The answer suspends positive regulations in order that government can take motion to give protection to citizens with out convening a gathering, in keeping with its site. Oak Park has additionally closed its faculties, library and park district. The

Social media threats immediate ‘soft lockdowns’ at 2 NW Side

A Chicago Public Schools elementary and highschool on the Northwest Side had been positioned on a comfortable lockdown Wednesday due to separate threats on social media. Principal Cliff Gabor of Mary Lyon Elementary School, 2941 N. McVicker Ave., in Belmont Central, wrote in a message to folks that college officers realized about “graffiti in the girl’s bathroom and also a social media post with a potential threat against the school” on Tuesday night. Chicago police stated the varsity was positioned on a “soft lockdown” Wednesday, however didn't present additional particulars concerning the menace. “We are taking this very seriously and have notified the Chicago Police and are working closely with them,” Gabor wrote. “In addition, out

Bruins Notes: Tuukka Rask’s Struggles Prompt Praise For Jaroslov Halak

Bruins Notes: Tuukka Rask’s Struggles Prompt Praise For Jaroslov Halak

Not much went right for the Bruins on Wednesday night. The Capitals hoisted their Stanley Cup championship banner and went on to beat Boston 7-0 in the season opener for both teams. The beatdown began just 24 seconds after the puck dropped as Washington had complete control of the game from start to finish. B’s goalie Tuukka Rask was pulled midway through the second period after he allowed five goals on 19 shots, including three goals on three shots in 3:11. Head coach Bruce Cassidy mentioned he thought about pulling the goalie when the team went down 4-0, but wanted to give a chance to bounce back. “Yeah, I thought we’d respond at