Новости за 25.08.2020

John Kot, owner of All Steel Iron Works in Bedford Park, argues with protesters Tuesday who accused him of unjustly laying off workers to bust their union. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

Ironworkers allege owner claimed location was closing and fired staff but kept it open with nonunion employees.

Austin Town Hall Park, 5610 W. Lake St. | Google Maps

Finley Parker, 52, allegedly told police that he “gets off just by someone seeing” inappropriate photos of himself.

Burnt cars, which were set on fire following the police shooting of Jacob Blake by a police officer, are seen in this photo from this afternoon. | Pat Nabong/Sun-Times

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Tyler LaRiviere/Sun-Times

Here’s what we learned on how COVID-19 is impacting Chicago and Illinois. Follow here for live updates.

General manager Juan Becerril dispenses hand sanitizer to customers preparing to eat lunch on the patio at Flat Top Grill at 707 Church St. in Evanston in May. | Ashlee Rezin Garcia/Sun-Times file

Illinois Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike said “going out for food and drinks should not be a reason or an excuse to let our guards down in the fight against COVID-19.”

A 33-year-old biker was struck by a vehicle and critically injured Aug. 25, 2020, in the 7800 block of West Vincennes Avenue. | Sun-Times file photo

The 33-year-old was rushed to the University of Chicago Medical Center in critical condition with injuries to his head and body, police said. The driver of the vehicle remained on the scene of the crash and gave a statement to investigating officers. 

Protests resumed in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Monday night after police shot and wounded a Black man the day before. | Ashlee Rezin Garcia/Sun-Times

Several businesses and vehicles were ablaze early Tuesday after a day of peaceful protests Monday.

A 16-year-old girl and a man were shot August 24, 2020, in Englewood. | Sun-Times file photo

A fight broke out on the street when the pair heard gunfire and felt pain, police said.

Rapper/activist Vic Mensa is presenting a drive-in concert in Chicago next month. | Nolis Anderson/Provided Photo

Rapper/activist Vic Mensa dropped “V TAPE” last week, and plans to follow up with two more mixtapes in September and October.

Moon Alert

After 8 a.m. Chicago time, there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The Moon is in Sagittarius.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

This is an unpredictable day (but let’s try). Expect surprises related to your work and possibly your health. If you have a pet, keep your eyes open because something unexpected could affect your pet. Technology might be challenging as well.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Parents should be extra vigilant because this is an accident-prone day for their kids. Читать дальше...

Kimberly Guilfoyle speaks as she tapes her speech for the first day of the Republican National Convention from the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, Monday, Aug. 24, 2020. | Susan Walsh/AP

Guilfoyle, girlfriend of Donald Trump Jr., finished her speech with a broad smile and upraised arms, saying that Trump is the leader who will rebuild the promise of America.

Three people were hurt in a shooting August 24, 2020, in Austin. | Sun-Times file photo

They were on the sidewalk when someone got out of an SUV and fired shots at them, police said.

U.S. Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) stands on stage in an empty Mellon Auditorium while addressing the Republican National Convention at the Mellon Auditorium on August 24, 2020 in Washington, DC. The novel coronavirus pandemic has forced the Republican Party to move away from an in-person convention to a televised format, similar to the Democratic Party’s convention a week earlier. | Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

President Donald Trump has aggressively asserted control over the Republican National Convention... Читать дальше...

Cubs shortstop Javier Baez celebrates after Monday’s win over the Tigers. | Paul Sancya/AP

Baez homered twice in a 9-3 victory Monday. David Bote added a 455-foot blast in the Cubs’ 12-hit attack.

A group of student- led activists protest outside of Chicago Public Schools headquarters, demanding that CPS remove all police officers from public schools, Aug. 24, 2020. | Tyler LaRiviere/Sun-Times

The demonstration was the latest in months’ worth of calls to remove police from schools and came days before a board vote on whether to renew contracts with Chicago police.