Новости за 12.07.2020

Two armed robberies were reported in July 2020, in Englewood. | Sun-Times file photo

In each incident someone approached victims with a handgun and demanded their property.

In late May, there were four eggs in Monty and Rose’s clutch at Montrose Beach; on Saturday, the three chicks that fledged had meaningful names unveiled. | Brad Semel/Illinois Department of Natural Resources

Monty and Rose’s three fledged piping plover chicks had meaningful names unveiled on Saturday at Montrose Beach.

Cubs manager David Ross, throws the ball during baseball practice at Wrigley Field on Sunday, July 5, 2020 in Chicago. | Kamil Krzaczynski/AP

OK, let’s see what you’ve got. That’s the subtext to almost everything that’s being said or written about David Ross and Rick Renteria these days.

Perspectives Charter Schools, operator of five schools in Chicago, got at least $2 million in federal loans under the Paycheck Protection Program.  | Tyler LaRiviere | Sun-Times

Without those funds, thousands of Chicago schoolchildren would not have had computers and other teaching support when schools shut down due to the pandemic.

Jimmy Lambert throws during a spring training baseball workout Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Prospect strikes out 5 in two innings. “I’m happy to see it because I know now we’ve got another guy,” pitching coach Don Cooper said.

New Cubs manager David Ross gives instructions during a workout at Wrigley Field on July 3. | Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images

The reduced season might not be around in a month, thanks to a virus that doesn’t have any quit in it. But you didn’t read that here.

“I’m just being myself, being comfortable, letting people inside of my personality,” the White Sox’ Tim Anderson said. | Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images

“But, honestly, I’m at a point now where I really don’t care about nobody’s opinions,” White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson said. “I don’t really care what nobody’s got to say.”

Ken “The Hawk” Harrelson waves after his final White Sox broadcast in 2018. | Nam Y. Huh/AP

Harrelson’s foundation in baseball made him a great broadcaster, but it was his colorful personality and natural storytelling ability that set him apart. And with a career in baseball spanning nearly 60 years, Harrelson had a story for every occasion.

White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal takes some batting practice at Guaranteed Rate Field. | Mark Black/AP

Grandal, 31, has made a deep, wide, almost instant imprint on the Sox since signing for a club-record $73 million over four years. He has done it with a highly unusual combination of analysis, initiative, communicativeness, work ethic, keen observational skill and first impressions.

Chicago Fire Department divers searched the Calumet River near 130th Street and Indiana Avenue July 12, 2020, after a vehicle reportedly drove into the water. | Adobe Stock Photo

Divers searched the water near 130th Street and Indiana Avenue but were unable to find the car or any occupants, fire officials said. The search was called off overnight.

Three Chicago police officers were injured in a crash July 11, 2020, in Lawndale. | Getty

The officers were traveling south in an unmarked car about 5:50 p.m. when, for an unspecified reason, they crashed into a building in the 1300 block of South Homan Avenue, Chicago police said.

Michael Kopech sits in the dugout after throwing live batting practice at Camelback Ranch, the Spring Training home of the White Sox, in Glendale, AZ, in February. (John Antonoff/For the Sun-Times) | John Antonoff/For the Sun-Times

Michael Kopech’s decision to not play this season remains a mystery because he hasn’t spoken to teammates or pitching coach Don Cooper, who’s concerned. “I know he deals with some anxiety and depression, and my thought is, I sure hope he’s OK,” he said.

“Queen Mother” Helen Sinclair smiles during her 100th birthday celebration Saturday afternoon at Houston (Jessie “Ma”) Park in Bronzeville. | Pat Nabong/Sun-Times

Rev. Helen Sinclair, who turns 100 years old in three days, says she’s still full of energy and feels like a woman more half her age.

| Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

This is what we learned on how COVID-19 is impacting Chicago and Illinois.

A woman who was hit by an SUV July 5, 2020, on the Dan Ryan Expressway died of her injuries July 10, 2020. | Sun-Times file photo

Deja Bowdry, 19, was hit by a gold SUV after getting out of a broken down vehicle, officials said.

The Wrigley wall: not as cushiony as it looks. | Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images

“You’d like him to be a little more timid,” manager David Ross said.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said no other players or personnel would be forced to isolate because of Aroldis Chapman’s positive test. | Bob Levey/Getty Images

Chapman, a six-time All-Star who had 37 saves last season, tested positive for the coronavirus and is experiencing mild symptoms.

Former special counsel Robert Mueller. | Saul Loeb/Getty Images

The former special counsel is sharply defending his investigation into ties between Russia and Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign.

A man was fatally shot July 10, 2020, in La Grange. | Adobe Stock Photo

Curtis Clark, 51, was shot multiple times about 10:25 a.m. in the 300 block of Bluff Avenue, according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office.

Jon Lester is slowly warming up for the 2020 season. | Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images

While other pitchers maintained ambitious throwing programs during baseball’s months-long shutdown, Lester kept things quiet and simple. Why? He doesn’t have any bullets to waste.