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Aaron Rodgers, the Dark Lord of the Cheese, seems unhappy. Meanwhile, Justin Fields and his draft classmates provideA New Hope for Bears fans. Happy May the 4th to those who observe.

This will give you chills:

Justin Fields has a nice vibe and aura surrounding him. There is a certain level of confidence he has with how he carries himself. That moment when he says Theres been too much talking lately really caught my attention. This sounds like someone whos ready to get to work. And I cant wait to see him in action. All of it makes me glad he is a Bear.

Ill never be a professional athlete. But as a human, I think I can relate to the feeling that comes with getting a call relaying good news regarding something Ive been working hard to achieve.And nothing captures the spirit like this behind-the-scenes look at Bears Head Coach Matt Nagy calling Oregon cornerback Thomas Graham Jr. and informing him that he was chosen by the Chicago Bears in the 2021 NFL Draft:

Two things that stand out to me. First, the undeniable sounds of joy from Grahams end of the phone. There was a room of happy humans taking it all in as Graham was getting the call to the pros.But not to be lost in an epic moment is the honesty from Graham, relaying his frustration that he waited until the sixth round to be selected in the first place. Graham was a stellar contributor to the Oregon defense for three years. You know youre doing something right when coaches trust you to start 10+ games as a true freshman. Graham opted out of playing in 2020, which might have sunk his draft stock. But from the sound of things, Id say its likely Graham uses that as a motivating factor moving forward.

And if one needs any reminder of the ceiling a snubbed cornerback can reach, look no further than Jaylon Johnson.

The Bears dont often give behind-the-scenes looks at what happens at Halas Hall, so lets enjoy these clips featuring Justin Fields, Teven Jenkins, and Matt Nagy:

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More of this content in the future, please.

Some more draft love:

Noteworthy: Four of the top-5 worstdrafts belong to teams on the Bears list of 2021 opponents(which now features the Raiders).

Bleacher Report, The Athletic, and CBS Sports have way-too-early mock drafts for 2022. And before you mock them, let the record show that some way-too-early mocks had Justin Fields going to the Bears. The most fearless prediction one could make now is that there will be an early run on quarterbacks in 2022. Bold of me, I know.

This will get the blood pumping:

Changes coming to how you watch Thursday Night Football:

The good news is hat games will still be on over-the-air FOX stations in local markets. In other words, when the Bears play a TNF game, you wont need to have an Amazon Prime subscription in order to watch. So, you can exhale now.

Im very much here for the Bears-Cubs crossover reference:

The reference:

Much like any pitch Glenallen Hill was able to get his bat on, the sky is the limit when it comes to Justin Fields future.

Now, thats a name Ive not heard in a long time. A long time:

Nothing but love for our favorite teachers on this (and every) day:

Naturally, the Amazon Deals of the Day include Star Wars stuff, so make sure to check it out. #ad

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"There's Been Too Much Talking Lately," Draft Reactions, Sky's the Limit, and Other Bears Bullets - bleachernation.com

With more doses rolling into the Chicago area, several locations are offering walk-in COVID-19 vaccination shots this weekend.

Residents interested in receiving the vaccine who don't already have an appointment can show up with a photo ID and register onsite.

Here's where to find a walk-in coronavirus vaccination in the area:

Address: 18451 Convention Center Dr. Vaccine: Moderna Hours: Wednesday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. If you want an appointment, visit vaccine.cookcountyil.govor call (833) 308-1988

Address: 4647 Promenade WayVaccine: Pfizer Hours: Wednesday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.If you want an appointment, visit vaccine.cookcountyil.govor call (833) 308-1988

Address: 2000 5th Avenue, Triton College Vaccine: Pfizer Hours: Monday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Address: 7630 W. Roosevelt Rd. Vaccine: PfizerHours: Monday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Address: 1155 E Oakton StreetVaccine: PfizerHours: Monday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Address: 15800 State Street, South Suburban CollegeVaccine: PfizerHours: Monday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Address: 1044 N. Francisco Ave. Vaccine: PfizerHours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Note: Must live, work or receive medical care in Chicago to receive the vaccine at this location

Address: 3823 S. Indiana Ave., Apostolic Faith ChurchVaccine: Pfizer Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.Note: Must live, work or receive medical care in Chicago to receive the vaccine at this location

Address: 7500 S. Pulaski Rd., Richard J. Daley CollegeVaccine: PfizerHours: Tuesday through Friday, noon to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Note: Must live, work or receive medical care in Chicago to receive the vaccine at this location

Address: Emil & Patricia A. Jones Convention Center, 9501 S. King Dr., Chicago State UniversityVaccine: PfizerNote: Must live, work or receive medical care in Chicago to receive the vaccine at this location

Address: 1724 W. Madison, United Center; go to lot E from the Madison Street entranceVaccine: Pfizer Hours: Sunday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.Note: Must live, work or receive medical care in Chicago to receive the vaccine at this location

Wrigley Field: American Airlines Conference Center at Gallagher WayAddress: 1119 W. Waveland Ave., Wrigley Field: American Airlines Conference Center at Gallagher Way (no access through the ballpark)Vaccine: Pfizer Note: Must live, work or receive medical care in Chicago to receive the vaccine at this location

Officials noted that 16 and 17-year-olds will only be eligible at the Matteson and Chicago locations as the Pfizer vaccine is the only option currently approved for emergency use in that age group. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Although appointments are no longer required at city-run locations, the health department encouraged residents to continue to schedule times to receive the vaccine through ZocDoc. Clickhereto book an appointment.

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These Locations Offer Walk-In COVID Vaccinations in the Chicago Area - NBC Chicago

Chicago will begin offering walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations at city-run sites starting Friday, as availability allows, the health department announced.

With vaccine eligibility expanded citywide to include residents age 16 and 17, Chicago Department of Public Health Dr. Allison Arwady encouraged people to bring family members to walk-up and be vaccinated.

Lets make this a family affair. Bring your parents, guardians, aunts, uncles, grandparents, and neighbors, Arwady said. "The only way we can stop this pandemic and get back to the things we love is for all Chicagoans to step up and get vaccinated.

Here's a list of city-run vaccination sites that will offer walk-in appointments starting Friday:

Apostolic Faith Church 3823 S. Indiana Ave. Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Richard J. Daley College 7500 S. Pulaski Rd. Tuesday through Friday, noon to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Chicago State University Emil & Patricia A. Jones Convention Center, 9501 S. King Dr.

United Center 1724 W. Madison; go to lot E from the Madison Street entrance Sunday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. *Note: The United Center vaccination site also offers a drive-thru vaccination option

Wrigley Field: American Airlines Conference Center at Gallagher Way1119 W. Waveland Ave. (no access through the ballpark)

Proof of residency, employment or medical care in Chicago is required at city-run locations, according to the website, but no government issued ID is required.

For more locations to receive a walk-in COVID vaccination, click here.

Although appointments are no longer required at the above locations, the health department encouraged residents to continue to schedule times to receive the vaccine through ZocDoc. Click here to book an appointment.

Chicago residents who live in the following ZIP codes can use a separate registration link to register: 60609, 60615, 60616, 60617, 60619, 60620, 60621, 60628, 60629, 60632, 60633, 60636, 60637, 60638, 60643, 60649, 60652, 60653, 60655, 60827.

Cook County is also offering walk-in availability for COVID vaccines at its Tinley Park and Matteson sites as part of a new pilot program aimed at combating a "plateau in demand."

The Tinley Park site, located at 18451 Convention Center Dr., currently has a supply of the Moderna vaccine and the Matteson site, at 4647 Promenade Way, is offering a supply of Pfizer vaccine, officials said, noting that 16 and 17-year-olds will only be eligible at the Matteson location as the Pfizer vaccine is the only option currently approved for emergency use in that age group. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Those who would like to can still make appointments atvaccine.cookcountyil.govor by calling (833) 308-1988.

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Chicago to Offer Walk-In COVID Vaccinations at City-Run Sites Starting Friday - NBC Chicago

With more doses rolling into the Chicago area, several locations are offering walk-in COVID-19 vaccination shots as of Wednesday.

Residents interested in receiving the vaccine who don't already have an appointment can show up with a photo ID and register onsite.

Here's where to find a walk-in coronavirus vaccination in the area:

Address: 18451 Convention Center Dr. Vaccine: Moderna Hours: Wednesday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. If you want an appointment, visit vaccine.cookcountyil.govor call (833) 308-1988

Address: 4647 Promenade WayVaccine: Pfizer Hours: Wednesday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.If you want an appointment, visit vaccine.cookcountyil.govor call (833) 308-1988

Address: 1044 N. Francisco Ave. Vaccine: PfizerHours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Note: Must live, work or receive medical care in Chicago to receive the vaccine at this location

Address: 3823 S. Indiana Ave., Apostolic Faith ChurchVaccine: Pfizer Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.Note: Must live, work or receive medical care in Chicago to receive the vaccine at this location

Address: 7500 S. Pulaski Rd., Richard J. Daley CollegeVaccine: PfizerHours: Tuesday through Friday, noon to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Note: Must live, work or receive medical care in Chicago to receive the vaccine at this location

Address: Emil & Patricia A. Jones Convention Center, 9501 S. King Dr., Chicago State UniversityVaccine: PfizerNote: Must live, work or receive medical care in Chicago to receive the vaccine at this location

Address: 1724 W. Madison, United Center; go to lot E from the Madison Street entranceVaccine: Pfizer Hours: Sunday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.Note: Must live, work or receive medical care in Chicago to receive the vaccine at this location

Wrigley Field: American Airlines Conference Center at Gallagher WayAddress: 1119 W. Waveland Ave., Wrigley Field: American Airlines Conference Center at Gallagher Way (no access through the ballpark)Vaccine: Pfizer Note: Must live, work or receive medical care in Chicago to receive the vaccine at this location

Officials noted that 16 and 17-year-olds will only be eligible at the Matteson and Chicago locations as the Pfizer vaccine is the only option currently approved for emergency use in that age group. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Although appointments are no longer required at city-run locations, the health department encouraged residents to continue to schedule times to receive the vaccine through ZocDoc. Clickhereto book an appointment.

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Here's Where to Get a Walk-In COVID Vaccination in the Chicago Area - NBC Chicago

Even after baseball returned in 2020, a walk around Wrigleyville was anything but normal. The sounds of the Lowery organ, the players walkup music, and the fake crowd noise pumping out of the empty ballpark made the streets felt haunted. There were a handful of ballhawks at the corner of Kenmore and Waveland, and a few adventurous souls watched the games from the limited capacity rooftops across the street. But vendors were nowhere to be seen, and most of the nearby pubs and taverns were shuttered. A neighborhood that welcomes more than three million fans annually to the majors second oldest park felt like a ghost town.

Ten and a half months later, baseball and fans have returned to Wrigley Field, and so did I. Though I wasnt entirely sure what to expect as I joined the 25% capacity crowd during the Cubs first home stand, I braced myself for that same feeling I experienced so many times walking through the neighborhood in 2020. Instead, I was pleasantly surprised that the sense of desertion had been replaced by one of cautious renewal. Pandemic baseball isnt the same as the standing-room-only crowds I remember from 2019, but it isnt the shell we saw last season, either.

Not that everything is back to normal; there were constant reminders that we are still in a pandemic. Social distancing markers keep you six feet apart you line up to enter the ballpark and when you to go to the restrooms and concession stands. The center-concourse booths that used to sell t-shirts and programs have been removed to allow more room for fans, who are effectively zoned into certain areas in order to prevent crowds; tickets for Wrigley Field now contain a color code and specific entry time that corresponds to entry gates.

With the reduced capacity, the days of sitting next to a complete stranger are over. Like many teams, the Cubs require that ticket holders resell them only to someone within their close circle of COVID contacts or to another cohesive group. As much as the introvert in me liked the extra space, I was a bit sad thinking about how long it will be before I can teach a curious kid sitting next to me how to keep score. Nor do the Cubs encourage you leaving your seats or moving around.Unsold seats are zip-tied shut. If youre hungry, you can place in-seat concession orders using a QR code or through the MLB Ballpark app for a limited number of items (at Wrigley, its hot dogs and drinks) that are delivered, prepackaged, to your seat. If you want to buy something in the concourse, you order via the app and pick them up once they are ready, with plexiglass separating you from the vendors.

The vast majority of fans wore their masks, with more handed out at the gate for those without. There were a handful of people near me who had to be repeatedly reminded by the ushers to put their masks on, but they were far enough away that I didnt feel threatened by them. That feeling of risk will be a very personal calculation for each fan and is also informed by the ballparks capacity limit, which depends on the team.

COVID-19 Capacity Limits and Mask Rules by Ballpark

SOURCE: Each teams COVID protocols, supplemented by reporting from The Athletic

Additional specifications: * No gaiters/bandanas/vents, # No gaiters/vents, ! No face shields without mask/vents, % No gaiters, & No vents

The new health and safety policies are extensive and cover a lot more than masks; I couldnt help but think that some of these policy changes have been on teams wishlists for awhile, and that the pandemic simply offered them an opportunity to enact them in the name of health and safety. Take, for example, the new bag policies that exist across the league. As Rich Hill and his wife found out when they tried to attend a Patriots game in 2019, sporting venues have installed increasingly restrictive bag policies in recent years. Athletic Business (a magazine for professionals in the athletic, fitness and recreation industry) explained the motivation for teams in 2016 in an article about clear bag policies:

Any event management teams preference would be to see fans arrive with nothing in hand but a ticket and perhaps a jacket. Bags brought to athletics events present a list of safety and security concerns ranging from mere nuisance to terrorism fans may sneak in food, alcohol, noisemakers, weapons or other prohibited items and checking each individual bag represents a substantial commitment of manpower, time, access control technology, or perhaps all three.

If this were a league-wide clear bag mandate like the NFL has, it might make sense. MLB, however, has 30 different teams adopting a hodgepodge of regulations. My 9-by-5 three-pocket crossbody bag is fine at Wrigley and 10 other ballparks, but in Atlanta, fans can only have a 9-by-5 single compartment purse. The Dodgers will let you bring in a much larger 12-by-12-by-6 bag, but it has to be clear. A handful of teams (the Tigers and Rays) have gone even further, banning all bags except for diaper bags and those that are medically necessary.It wouldnt surprise me to see these restrictions stay in place long after social distancing and mask requirements have been relaxed or removed entirely.

Similarly, cash has been eliminated at 26 ballparks, including Wrigley; the remaining four strongly encourage cashless transactions. Like the bag policies, a cashless ballpark experience has been on the radar of sports teams long before the pandemic: Former Levy E15 CEO Jamie Faulkner talked about itwith Forbes in February of 2019 when the Rays became the first MLB team to go that route. Concerns that COVID-19 could be passed on via surfaces provided an opportunity for teams to enact those policies, even though a recent study from the Bank of England cast doubt on physical money as a transmission vector.

If you dont have a debit or credit card, most ballparks have set up some form of reverse ATM that will turn your cash into a debit card. But while these policies may be growing in popularity,they tend toharm the poor and further segregate the retail sector, as 7% of American households have no inhabitants with a checking or savings account households that skew non-white. Making the game less welcome seems to fly in the face of MLBs obsession with growing the game, but the pandemic created an opening, and baseball is far from alone in running through that door.

The fine print is not limited to capacity, bags, masks and cash. There are all sorts of idiosyncratic rules that differ from park to park. Many of them are based on local COVID-19 restrictions, which can vary substantially even across relatively small distances. So while New York City has predictably similar rules for the Mets and the Yankees (if you want to attend a game there this season, you will need either proof that you have been vaccinated with enough time for the vaccine to be fully effective or a negative COVID-19 test that was taken within 72 hours of the event), the rules elsewhere are less cohesive. The Giants are the only team outside New York City to require vaccination or a negative COVID test and are alsolimiting ticket sales to California residents. But across the bay in Oakland, you wont need proof of a vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test to attend an As game, though the same residency rules apply.

Ill be the first to admit that the small print and endless new rules can be a bit overwhelming. My mind was racing as I walked up Waveland Avenue. Am I actually, really going to get to watch a Cubs game in-person? What if my bag isnt the right type or size? What if I missed the fine print on the mask rule? Will they let me in at all?

But the hassle and anxiety of it all faded as I entered the left field gate, got my scorecard, and walked up the stairs to my seat in the grandstand. It turns out baseball is still, at least temporarily, an antidote to my tendency to overthink things.

The best moment of the game I went to back on April 7 was the most unexpected. I knew I would get teary-eyed when I saw the field for the first time; that occasionally happens even in non-pandemic circumstances. But I was totally unprepared to well up when the Cubs finally gave the home crowd something to cheer for in the eighth inning, whenJoc Pederson tied the game with a home run and Javier Bez stepped up to the plate with no one out and a chance to take the lead. Suddenly, 10,000 people I didnt know began chanting Javy! Javy! in a way that was both familiar and stunning. I had forgotten the feeling of community and hope that exists in a baseball crowd, and even though Bez struck out, it was a shared optimism that has been missing in my life for the last year.

I looked around and realized I wasnt the only one with tears in their eyes, soaking in the whole moment. In my little section in left field, no one left this Cubs loss early; everyone was savoring the return of baseball to a neighborhood built around the nations pastime. It was a homecoming that restored something essential something wed all been missing for more than a year.

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Take Me Out to the (Socially Distanced) Ballgame - FanGraphs

By Alexandra Kennedy

PRCC Public Relations

WAVELAND, Miss.Pearl River Community College is one step closer to offering more groundbreaking training and educational opportunities in Hancock County through therecentappropriation of$1.9 million in Gulf Coast Restoration Funds for the institutionsHancockAviation Aerospace Workforce Academy.

We are grateful for the overwhelming support provided by district and coastal legislative delegation,Pearl River President Dr. Adam Breerwood said. This academy will serve as an economic engine for the entire region. Our goal is to provide premier educational and workforce development opportunities. This investment will provide the financial resources to acquire state-of-the-art equipment that is necessary to train our workforce to compete in a global market.

The allocated money will provide state-of-the-art equipment for the Academys career and technical workforce programs. These programs will give the opportunity forMississippiansto gain the skills needed to be more productive and have an improved quality of life. The facility will also provide employers a better trained and educated workforce.

It has been great working with Pearl River Community College and Stennis International Airport and we look forward to the continued growth of Hancock County, District 122 Representative Brent Anderson said.

The Academy will be able to meet the ever-changing needs and growth of the technical fields and remain on the forefront of research and innovative technologies. Through partnerships, it will create a center of excellence unique to this region and allow Mississippi to boast a competitive edge that cannot easily be matched.

Ive had the honor and privilege of working with Pearl River Community College and the State from the beginning of this new endeavor and partnership between PRCC and the new workforce development center located in Hancock County, District 46 Senator Philip Moran said.

Added Angie Kothmann, Pearl River Director of Government & Community Relations: PRCC was very fortunate this legislative session.By receiving this $1.9 million, it will assist in providing career technical and workforce equipment to the Hancock Aviation Aerospace Workforce Academy. This new state-of-the-art PRCC campus will not only be a game changer for Hancock County and the state of Mississippi, but our entire Gulf Coast region as well.

District 93 Representative Timmy Ladner has also been supportive of PRCC andtheproject since its beginning.

FACILITY DETAILSThe Academy located adjacent to Stennis International Airport, Hancock High School and the Stennis Space Center Buffer Zone, will be an estimated 26,000square feet and representsanexpanded presence for PRCC in Hancock County on Fred and Al Key Road. The facility will consist of eight classrooms, five labs, reception area, faculty and staff offices, break room/kitchenette for staff, indoor sitting/vending area for students and an outdoor courtyard sitting area.

The hangar will be an estimated 18,000 square feet and will consist of two classrooms with labs, open hangar area with hands-on lab stations, outdoor covered area for equipment training, lobby with reception area, faculty and staff offices, break room/kitchenette for staff, small vending area for students. The hangar and classroom facility will be an extension of the Academy with hands-on training space as well as state of the art classroom learning environments. Direct runway access will allow for study and testing of operational vehicles with attention given to state-of-the art composites and sheet metal materials. Aviation systems and power plant design, repair and maintenance can be studied, performed and tested in real time on operational equipment. The facility will have direct access to the Stennis International Airport runways, service and fueling facilities. The hangar will offer the following programs: Aviation MaintenanceTechnology, Unmanned Systems and Precision Manufacturing& Machining Technology.

The Academy will provide state-of-the-art learning spaces for students in the form of computer and video enhanced classrooms along with adjacent hands-on labs and shop spaces. The learning environments will combine computer simulated training with the benefits of hands-on work with the tools and equipment used in the vehicles located in the adjacent PRCC Hangar Facility. It is the intention for this facility to promote learning and skill creation for the workforce training needed to operate and maintain the equipment and vehicles we will use during this century and beyond.

Every classroom and lab will be designed to be multifunctional and versatile to constantly fit the changing needs of the business and industries in this area. Programs listed are the ore offerings to start, but they can be amended at any time.

The Hangar is estimated to be completed in 2022 and the Academy in 2023.

PROGRAM OFFERINGSThe academy will offer diverse educational opportunities including academic, career and technical and workforce programs.

The Academy will offer the following programs: Instrumentation, Industrial Electronics Technology, Practical Nursing, Welding and Cutting Technology, Computer Aided Design and Drafting, Business Management Technology,Academic Courses, Workforce Programs and Adult Education/GED.

The programs that will be new to the Hancock location upon its opening are Instrumentation, Aviation MaintenanceTechnology, Industrial Electronics Technology, Precision Manufacturing& Machining Technology, Computer Aided Design and Drafting,Business Management Technologyand Coding Technology.

WILDCAT EXPERIENCEPearl River Community College is inviting all prospective students to its Poplarville Campus on April 20 for a fun and informative event GET ONBOARD: The Wildcat Experience.

The Wildcat Experience is a chance for future Wildcats to enjoy a free fun event where they can experience college life activities while also getting answers to all their important questions about the onboarding process of becoming a Wildcat. The come-and-go event will be held on PRCCs Poplarville Campus, 101 Hwy 11 North, from 1 p.m. 3 p.m. and is open to any prospective students.

Students can register for the Wildcat Experience by visitingPRCC.EDU/wildcatexperience.

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Pearl River Community College receives $1.9 million in Gulf Coast Restoration Funds for Aerospace Academy - Picayune Item - Picayune Item

DES MOINES, IOWA Ingersoll Avenue is known as an east-west connection out of western downtown. Years ago that connection was made by rail and this week some pieces of that history were discovered when road crews repaving Ingersoll found buried streetcar tracks.

Actually it was put in an 1895, that Ingersoll line was put in all the way out to West Des Moines or Valley Junction as it was, said Earl Short of the Facebook Group Des Moines Streetcar Friends. Street cars actually started in Des Moines in 1866 horse drawn, and then the electric came in 1888, and the electric car were here until 1951.

And after that overhead line electric buses served Des Moines.

This week crews were tearing up pavement around the 2400 block of Ingersoll. The work uncovered the streetcar tracks which had not been used in 70 years. The workers used grinders to cut the rails into 10 foot sections to be saved for historical purposes.

My Dad was a streetcar operator starting in 1923, said Short. He worked with the company until 1961, I rode with him on the street cars out on this loop.

The loop that Short rode as a kid was along University which went as far west as Waveland Golf Course. It was constructed as a way to get people out to the golf course. Now the turn-around loop for the trolley is still there, but its been paved over for busses to use to turn around.

Friends of the Waveland Trolley plan a $275,000 monument to the Des Moines Streetcars.

The monument is going to be 27 foot long 10 foot high its in the form of a street car and will have information boards around explaining the streetcar era, said Short. Brick pavers they call them, they will go in there to simulate this track with streetcar tracks are and were.

The group still needs $45,000 to help get the project going. If the money gets raised soon, construction could start in September.

Here is a link to the Friends of the Waveland Trolley, where there is a form you can use to send, if youd like to donate to this. Here is a link to Des Moines Streetcar Friends

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Pieces of Des Moines Streetcar Past Uncovered Beneath Ingersoll Avenue - WHBF - OurQuadCities.com

These items are from Niles Police Department incident reports. The Niles Journal publishes this police blotter every Wednesday.

Assault Charged

Robert J. Serafini, 34, of the 9400 block of Washington Street in Niles, was charged with assault and disorderly conduct. Police were called to his home for a well-being check at 3:45 a.m. Monday, March 22. When they arrived, Serafini was allegedly in a highly intoxicated state and made threatening statements to the officers. He was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. He was taken into custody again at 1:56 a.m. Thursday, March 25 at Cheers, 8006 W. Oakton St. In the second incident he was charged with public intoxication, disorderly conduct, and cost of emergency services for allegedly being highly intoxicated at the business. He was again taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

Drug Charges

Marcus L. Smith, 36, of the 4300 block of W. End Avenue in Chicago, was charged with delivery of cannabis, possession of cannabis, and traffic violations. He was pulled over at 8:18 p.m. Monday, March 22 in the 8800 block of W. Dempster Street where police found he was allegedly in possession of a large amount of suspected cannabis.

DUI Charges

Victor H. Walchuk, 62, of the 4100 block of Waveland Avenue in Chicago, was charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol and damage to village property. He was apprehended at 8:50 p.m. Sunday, March 21 after an alleged single vehicle traffic crash at Howard Street and Nordica Avenue. Police did not say what property was allegedly damaged in the crash.

Retail Theft Reported

Two people took a sweatshirt and sweatpants valued at a total of more than $60 and fled Old Navy, 8315 W. Golf Rd., without paying. The theft occurred at 5:36 p.m. Wednesday, March 24.

A person known to store personnel at Hobby Lobby, 7229 W. Dempster St., allegedly tried to leave without paying for items valued at a total of $302.81 at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 24. Employees confronted the suspect who returned the items and left.

An unknown person took electronics valued at a total of $1,179.91 from Target, 6150 W. Touhy Ave., and fled without paying. The theft occurred at 2:05 p.m. Monday, March 22.

A person known to store personnel at Walmart, 8500 W. Golf Rd., allegedly tried to leave without paying for items valued at a total of $105.75. When employees confronted the suspect at 8:07 p.m. Friday, March 19, the suspect gave back the items then left the store.

Tobacco Sales Charged

Mohammad D. Zabadneh, 41, of the 7400 block of Lincoln Avenue in Skokie, was charged with sale of tobacco to a minor at 8:54 p.m. Wednesday, March 24. He was working at Marathon Gas, 8401 Milwaukee Ave., when he allegedly sold tobacco to a minor.

Driving Charges

David A. Wilk, 21, of the 9800 block of Robin Road in Niles, was charged with no valid drivers license and speeding. He was pulled over at 7:21 p.m. Saturday, March 20 for allegedly driving at 80 mph in a 35 mph zone in the 8100 block of Dempster Street.

Victor M. Alvarado, 47, of the 1500 block of Cumberland Avenue in Park Ridge, was charged with speeding at 7:49 p.m. Saturday, March 20. Police stopped him for allegedly driving at 64 mph in a 35 mph zone in the 6300 block of Touhy Avenue.

Alfredo Terrazas, 30, of the 8900 block of Robin Drive in Des Plaines, was charged with speeding in the 6900 block of Caldwell Avenue. He was pulled over at 12:31 p.m. Monday, March 22 for allegedly driving at 65 mph in a 35 mph zone.

Flwra A. Yusif, 37, of the 1600 block of Buckingham Drive in Des Plaines, was charged with speeding at 1:14 p.m. Monday, March 22. An officer pulled her over for allegedly driving at 65 mph in a 35 mph zone in the 6900 block of Caldwell Avenue.

Anakin Olshock, 21, of the 8500 block of Crawford Avenue in Skokie, was charged with driving with a suspended drivers license and speeding. He was stopped in the 8100 block of Dempster Street for allegedly driving at 65 mph in a 35 mph zone at 4:43 p.m. Tuesday, March 23.

Laverne B. Russo, 53, of the 500 block of Talcott Avenue in Arlington Heights, was charged with driving with a suspended drivers license at 9:48 p.m. Tuesday, March 23. An officer stopped her at Harlem Avenue and Oakton Street for allegedly having an expired registration. Police did not state what additional tickets were given to her.

Alpaiz Ismailov, 30, of the 2100 block of Arthur Avenue in Chicago, was charged with speeding at 12:45 a.m. Wednesday, March 24. He was pulled over for allegedly driving at 63 mph in a 35 mph zone in the 7900 block of Dempster Street.

Apostoli Sarantopoulos, 22, of the 6400 block of Drake Avenue in Lincolnwood, was charged with speeding in the 7900 block of Dempster Street. Police stopped him for allegedly driving at 65 mph in a 35 mph zone at 10:54 p.m. Wednesday, March 24.

Locker Burglarized

Someone took $80 cash and the lock from a locked locker at X-Sport Fitness Club, 9210 N. Milwaukee Ave. The burglary occurred before 3:29 p.m. Sunday, March 21.

Tire Swiped

The spare tire was taken from a pickup truck in the 7000 block of Grace Avenue before 8:06 a.m. Thursday, March 25.

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CHICAGO The Chicago Cubs today announced Horizon Therapeutics (Nasdaq: HZNP) as a new Legacy Partner. The long-term partnership includes naming rights to the left field gate located on Waveland Avenue, various in-ballpark signage elements at Sloan Park and Wrigley Field including the prominent left field sign behind the Budweiser Bleachers and static signage behind home plate, as well as a new Cubs STEAM Program, presented by Horizon, created in an effort to inspire more Chicagoland-area middle and high school students to explore opportunities in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math).

The Cubs STEAM Program, presented by Horizon and in partnership with Science of Sport, will provide local students with increased access to STEAM in an effort to inspire todays youth to consider and pursue these fields as future career paths. To build awareness of these fields of study, the program will focus primarily on the science of baseball, where students can explore through real-world examples and hands-on learning the mathematics and science behind baseball-related actions such as launch angles, curveballs and fastballs. The program will launch this fall and will include a citywide science fair where participants will be provided with the opportunity to show off their STEAM skills for a chance to attend a two-week STEAM summer camp.

Were excited to welcome Horizon to the Cubs family as our newest Legacy Partner, said Cubs President of Business Operations Crane Kenney. Horizon shares our commitment to being a good neighbor in the communities where we work and live, so we are thrilled to launch the Cubs STEAM Program to expose Chicagoland youth to future education and career options. By focusing this effort in Chicago, we hope students across this great city take full advantage of this innovative, citywide science camp and fair.

Horizon, which was founded in 2008, is an international biotechnology company with U.S. headquarters in Deerfield, IL, that focuses on researching, developing and commercializing medicines that address critical needs for people impacted by rare, autoimmune and severe inflammatory diseases. In order to bring awareness to the more than 7,000 known rare diseases, the Cubs and Horizon will host an event next season during Spring Training in recognition of Rare Disease Day.

Horizon started from humble roots in the Chicago-area in 2008 and as we continue to grow, we look for partners like the Cubs to help us continue to make a meaningful impact in the community, said Horizon Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Tim Walbert. Together with the Cubs, we have the opportunity to harness the ingenuity of these students, nurture the next generation of science leaders through this unique programming, as well as raise awareness about the significant impact of rare diseases.

Horizon will become the 11th Legacy Partner of the Cubs joining Advocate Health Care, American Airlines, Anheuser-Busch, Beam Suntory, Gallagher, Marriott, Nuveen, Sloan Valve Company, Toyota and Wintrust.

About Horizon: Horizon is focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of medicines that address critical needs for people impacted by rare, autoimmune and severe inflammatory diseases. Our pipeline is purposeful: we apply scientific expertise and courage to bring clinically meaningful therapies to patients. We believe science and compassion must work together to transform lives. For more information on how we go to incredible lengths to impact lives, please visit http://www.horizontherapeutics.com and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.

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Erik Baylis sometimes sat alone in The Irish Oak after cleaning an empty kitchen or cooking a burger for himself. The Clark Street bar is usually filled with energy, close enough to Wrigley Field to hear the crack of the bat and the roar from the crowd during Cubs games. That made the place feel even more empty.

The missing parts have defined the COVID-19 pandemic. There are the absences felt after the deaths of more than 546,000 people in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Millions of American workers have filed for unemployment benefits. Remote learning became a new reality for teachers and students across the country. Think of all the milestone events like graduation ceremonies and weddings that were disrupted within the last year. Simple pleasures, like sipping a freshly poured Guinness, vanished.

There was nothing you could do, Baylis, the president/owner of Big Onion Hospitality, said.

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