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MARCH 13, 2014

Vol. 58 No. 23

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GOP candidate Rauner promotes pension, workers comp reform ‘Self-made’ businessman has spent millions advertising his positions

By Bugle Staff

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Bruce Rauner describes himself as a “self-made” businessman who worked in the investment field for over 30 years before announcing his desire to run for governor in 2013.

Bruce Rauner lives in Winnetka with his wife and six children. He has a degree in economics from Dartmouth College and later received an MBA from Harvard University.

While he was absent from the March 6 debate at St. Benedictine University, GOP BRUCE RAUNER g u b e r n a t o r i a l gop caNDiDaTe candidate Bruce Rauner has spent millions advertising his positions.

The following are some key points from Rauner’s primary campaign:

on employment: • Get rid of the Quinn-Madigan tax hikes and replace them with a comprehensive overhaul of the tax code that is fair to all taxpayers.

• Create Right-to-Work zones and allow local communities to decide whether workers must join a union in order to get a job.

• Enact tort reform and limit lawsuit abuse.

• Reform the workers’ compensation >> see rauner | page 6

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2 candidates vie to be GOP’s answer to Jan Schakowsky Winner of March primary will face incumbent U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky in the fall

By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

Two candidates, one from Niles and the other from Chicago, are competing in the GOP primary for the 9th Congressional District.

The first candidate is Susanne Atanus, 55, of Niles.

She unsuccessfully ran to be the GOP’s candidate in 2010 and

in 2012. She has an MBA and Master’s in Public Administration.

The top issue of her campaign has been fixing the economy and believes that getting rid of the S&P, Dow Jones and Nasdaq stock indexes would help solve the nation’s financial woes.

She’s faced controversy over comments she’s repeatedly made to the public and media that God

Susanne Atanus 55, of Niles

David Earl Williams III 30, of chicago

controls the weather and has put tornadoes and diseases such as autism and dementia on earth as in response to gay rights and

legalized abortions.

The other candidate is David Earl Williams III. The 30-year old candidate who is originally from Evanston but now lives in Chicago. He’s a U.S. Navy veteran and has called for term limits in congress, an appeal of the Affordable Care Act and disagrees with a raise in the minimum wage, saying it will cost people jobs.

At the beginning of February Williams survived a challenge to his nominating petition signatures

and is now being endorsed by the Evanston and Niles Township Republican Organizations.

In December Williams had a domestic violence order of protection that was filed against him by a Washington, D.C. judge.

William’s ex-girlfriend filed the order against him and alleges he tried to have her fired from her job and kicked out of school by impersonating her online.

The winner of the March primary will face incumbent U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky in the fall.

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Candidates in committeemen race want to strengthen party Committeeman position is unpaid, term lasts 4 years

By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

The two women competing for the Maine Township Republican committeeman seat say they want to strengthen the local party.

The first candidate is Maine Township Supervisor Carol Teschky. From Glenview,Teschky has been the Maine Township Supervisor since 2007.

In that capacity, she’s formed a gang task force and developed

a zero-tolerance policy for gangs trying to recruit in Maine Township. During her campaign for the committeeman seat, she said that if elected, she would work to“organize the Republicans in Maine Township.”

“As committeeman, I will focus my efforts on leading a Republican Party that will be inclusive and broad-based in both its membership and activities,” said Teschky in a statement sent to The Bugle. “I will put forth an aggressive volunteer recruitment

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program, an outreach program into ethnic communities, expand the party’s media exposure, and we will develop strong Republican candidates.”

She said she sees the need to

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Police rescue abandoned dog in Niles Since being found, Bruno is now recovering at an animal hospital in Skokie

By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

Niles police rescued a 2-yearold dog last month that was reportedly abandoned in a

Niles condominium unit.

Niles police say Bruno, a mixed breed Westie-poodle mix, was found in a unit in the 9000 block of Terrace Street Feb. 22 around 5 p.m.

Police say when they found him in the unit he was underweight and that his dog food was out of reach.

Since being found, Bruno is

now recovering at an animal hospital in Skokie where one of the staff is preparing to adopt him.

At press time, police were investigating the incident.

Bruno’s owner or owners could face animal cruelty charges, police say.

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Man reportedly tries to deliver 25 lbs. of crystal meth Estimated street value of the drugs allegedly found is $1.75 million, say police

A release from the Cook County Sheriff says officers stopped a white, 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe around 5:50 p.m. in the 200 block of East Algonquin Road for traffic

By Alex V. Hernandez violations.

Staff Reporter During a search of the vehicle A man from authorities allege Minneapolis they found 25 pounds was arrested for of suspected crystal allegedly trying methamphetamine to deliver crystal under the front driver methamphetamine. seat and in a box Roberto Ortiz, located in the back of 22, is charged with the vehicle. felony narcotics roBerto ortiZ, 22 The estimated street possession with coURTesY cooK value of the drugs allegedly found is intent to deliver coUNTY sheRiff $1.75 million, say police. after police allegedly found At press time, Ortiz was crystal methamphetamine scheduled to appear for a during a traffic stop in Arlington bond hearing March 3 at the Heights on March 1.

George N. Leighton Criminal Court Building at 26th and California.

recruit viable Republican candidates to run for township positions as a top priority.

The second candidate is President of the Republican Women of Park Ridge Charlene Foss-Eggemann.

From Park Ridge, she says she feels there’s a lack of leadership and initiative in the local party has led to the deterioration of organizing, fundraising and morale among Maine Township

Republicans.

Foss-Eggemann said this stands in stark contrast the high number of Republicans living within Maine Township.

“We have lost representation at all levels of government to Democrats who do not reflect the values of the community, and that needs to end,” said FossEggemann in a release.

Both women will be on the ballot in the March 18 primary.

The committeeman position is unpaid, and a term lasts four years.

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The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Morton Grove, Niles, and Park Ridge Police Departments. Appearing in the police blotter does not constitute a finding of guilt, only a court of law can make that determination.

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Joshua L. Mathis, 27, of the 6000 block of N. Melvina, Chicago, was arrested March 1 at the intersection of Milwaukee and Neva for DUI.

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Andrew Murray, 29, of the 610 block of Wisner, Park Ridge, was arrested March 1 in the 8400 block of Milwaukee for DUI.

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William F. Peyatt, 29, of the 3400 block of N. Narragansett, Chicago, was arrested Feb. 27 in the 7300 block of Caldwell for suspended license.

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Jafar H. Alrifaei, 53, of the 8000 block of Lyons, Niles, was arrested March 2 in the 8300 block of Lyons for suspended license.

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Andy Lam, 34, of the 7900 block of N. Harlem, Niles, was arrested March 3 at the intersection of Oakton and Nordica for DUI.

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Joshua L. Mathis, 27, of the 6000 block of N. Melvina, Chicago, was arrested March 1 at the intersection of Milwaukee and Neva for DUI.

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Andrew R. Murray, 29, of the 610 block of Wisner, Park Ridge, was arrested March 1 in the 8400 block of Milwaukee for DUI.

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John M. Signorile, 39, of the 4600 block of N. Kenneth, Chicago, was arrested March 1 in Golf Mill Mall for retail theft.

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Daniel Harkensee, 51, of the 6700 block of N. Olmstead, Chicago, was arrested Feb. 24 at the intersection of Delphia and Oakton for DUI, no valid insurance, speeding, failure to wear seat belt and improper turn.

Lasheenia Leeks, 43, of the 11800 block of S. LaSalle, Chicago, was arrested Feb. 24 in the 400 block of Northwest Highway for speeding and driving without a license.

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A 17-year-old old from Niles was arrested Feb. 25 in the 2600 block of W. Dempster for possession of cannabis, possession of cannabis with intent to deliver and possession of drug paraphernalia.

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Quezada, 34, 12 Gustavo of the 4800 block of N. Seeley, Chicago, was arrested Feb. 27 at the intersection of Northwest Highway and Touhy for DUI, improper lane usage, no seat belt and expired driver’s license.

Kevin Steele, 49, of the8000 block of S. Michigan, Chicago, was arrested Feb.27 at the intersection of Touhy and River for driving without a license, no BAIID device, no valid insurance, expired license plates and one headlamp.

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RobertY.Chen,36,of the100 block of Sherwood, Glen Carbon, was arrested March 1 in the 1900 block of Canfield for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, DUI, BAC Over .08, leaving the scene of an accident and no valid insurance.

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A 16-year-old from Park Ridge was arrested March 2 in the 600 block of N. Dee Road for zero tolerance.

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Morton Grove Joaqin Palamar, 42, of Waukegan was arrested Feb. 23 on Dempster and Callie for no valid driver’s license.

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Aiden,47,of Morton 17 Rodney Grove was arrested Feb. 13 at the intersection of Dempster and Oketo for suspended driver’s license.

Jose Roja, 21, of Chicago was arrested Feb. 13 in the 7600 block of Dempster for no valid driver’s license and possession of cannabis.

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Joseph Amabile, 47, of Chicago was arrested Feb.

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Salomon Torres, 44, of Chicago was arrested Feb. 21 at the intersection of Dempster and Marmora for no valid driver’s license.

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Rodney Lane, 42, of Evanston was arrested Feb. 25 on Austin and Beckwith for suspended driver’s license.

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Anthony Pitman, 31, of Chicago was arrested Feb. 24 at the intersection of Dempster and Major for suspended driver’s license.

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Isac Frelihman, 58, of Park Ridge was arrested Feb. 22 in the 6100 block of Beckwith for DUI.

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cALendAr GOP gubernatorial candidates use final debate to attack absent Rauner MARCH 13

Candidates shared brief moments of solidarity in middle of pot shots being taken at each other, incumbent Gov. Quinn

By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

Three of the four GOP candidates for governor spent their final debate before the March 18 primary attacking an absent Bruce Rauner.

State Senators Bill Brady, Kirk Dillard and state Treasurer Dan Rutherford attended the debate at St. Benedictine University in Lisle on March 6.At the debate’s outset moderators announced that Rauner, who was also slated to appear, would not be attending.

This turn of events led to the three present candidates sharing brief moments of solidarity in the middle of the pot shots they were taking at each other and incumbent Governor Pat Quinn.

With Rutherford saying that he, Dillard and Brady have all been out meeting people face to face while Rauner just uses money to drive his campaign.

“Would you hire someone to be head coach of Chicago Bears who never coached a little league team?” said Brady of Rauner’s political experience. He went on to say that just because Rauner, chairman of R8 Capital Partners, is willing to spend upwards of $6 million on his campaign doesn’t qualify him to be governor.

Dillard also chimed in by saying Rauner’s relationship to Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel made him a questionable Republican candidate. Both Rauner and Emmanuel’s campaign contributors overlap significantly, with billionaires Ken Griffin, Joseph Mansueto and Eric Lefkofsky among them.

“We need a collar county governor,” said Dillard. He lives in Hinsdale, a suburb on the border of Cook and DuPage counties.

“Not someone from Rahm’s inner circle like Rauner.”

However this proved to be a misstep as Brady took the opportunity to bring up Dillard’s perceived collusion with Democrats on state legislation.

These included Dillard’s

talking points G o p D e B at e Kirk dillard State Senator

“We need a collar county governor.

Not someone from Rahm’s inner circle like Rauner,” said Dillard. dan rutherford State Treasurer

“We’ve not been good about reaching out to minority communities,” said Rutherford.

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“Would you hire someone to be head coach of Chicago Bears who never coached a little league team?” said Brady of Rauner’s political experience. support of laws that would require state lawmakers to carry the same standard health insurance benefits that citizens are now required to carry under Obamacare and his ties to Stuart Levine, key figure in the investigation that brought down former Democratic Gov. Rod Blagojevich.

Throughout the debate Rutherford spent most of his time stressing that he was the party’s moderate candidate. He even joked that the debate’s moderators placed his podium between Dillard and Brady to emphasize this.

However Rutherford ended up walking on eggshells when he was asked how he would win the female vote in Illinois.

He’s been in the middle a lawsuit brought on by a former top aid that alleges Rutherford sexually harassed him and made him do political work on state time. As recently as March 7 Rutherford hired three taxpayerfunded attorneys to represent him in the federal lawsuit.

He said he didn’t want to be “gender specific” in his answer and said the best thing he could do was make Illinois more proficient in continuous care services for seniors and the mentally ill.

Towards the end of the debate he repeatedly stressed that he was against discrimination of any type and felt the GOP had to reach out more non-white voters.

“We’ve not been good about reaching out to minority communities,” said Rutherford.

Saying that bringing the LGBQT, Hispanic and Asian communities into the GOP is something the party needed to prioritize thanks to the shifting demographics of the country and the state.

“I respect diversity of this state,” said Rutherford. “I’ve worked in countries where Christianity was a minority and Caucasians were a super minority.”

Brady, the GOP’s unsuccessful nominee for governor in 2010, also did some backpedaling during the debate and said that he would work with unions in the balanced interest for state. He said unions play a vital role in the state but said he would not “sell out” to them like he felt Dillard had.

Dillard has allied himself with the state’s American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees’ Council 31; the Illinois Education Association; and the Illinois Federation of Teachers unions to combat Rauner’s deep pockets during the primary.

To Brady’s remarks Dillard said comments that demonize union workers are disgraceful. He added that both Rauner and Brady’s comments and actions towards unions made them “unelectable.”

Rauner has targeted the state’s unions as a hallmark of his campaign, blaming them for the state’s financial woes. Meanwhile Brady has said Dillard’s vote in favor of the state’s landmark pension overhaul “sold out” Illinois taxpayers to union interests.

The controversial overhaul cut worker benefits and is estimated to save Illinois $145 billion over the next 30 years.

However as the March 18 primary draws near, Rauner’s personal wealth and the support he’s gotten from deep-pocketed donors has let him outspend his opponents in advertising across the state.

This increased media presence has allowed him to become the front-runner in poll data released on March 7.

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939).

Pickwick Theater, 5 S. Prospect Ave, Park Ridge.

Admission is $5 for everyone at or before 6 p.m. and for children under 12 and senior citizens 65 and older. After 6 p.m., general admission is seven dollars. Admission is $7 ($5 for seniors). All shows start at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. For more information, visit www. parkridgeclassicfilm.com.

The Law of Attraction: Change Your Life in 17 Seconds. 7 p.m. Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. Local author Seema Chandarana has studied the metaphysical teachings of many experts and puts her learning into practice in her daily life as a teacher and yoga instructor. In her book, Irrefutable: My Proof for the Law of Attraction, she shares how to create one’s own reality and to transform one’s life through daily affirmations of positive thinking.For more information or to register, go to calendar.mgpl.org or call 847-929-5101.

MARCH 15 St. Joe’s/St. Pat’s Celebration. 11 a.m. Niles Senior Center, 999 Civic Center Drive, Niles. This year’s menu will feature an Irish fare along with the Mike Knauf band and the celebration will feature a raffle. Please note: There will be reserved seating for this event, so please fill out a seating sheet when you register. $16 Member / $21 Non-Member.

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entertainment and much more. Admission is a cash donation and/or a dish to pass. Families are welcome and each child will be given a gift. Fund for the whole family.

Questions, call rectory at 847 965-0262.

MARCH 17 K i n d e r g a r t e n Registration for East Maine School District 63. 9 a.m. If you have a child that will be five on or before September 1, 2014 you may register him/her for kindergarten. Each of the six elementary schools in the district will hold kindergarten registration for the 2014-2015 school year. At the time of registration you will need the child’s original birth certificate, a copy of your lease or mortgage papers, three additional proofs of residency, (Com Ed, Nicor, Phone bill, etc.) the child’s latest physical if you have one. If you have any questions please call your neighborhood school or the district office at 847299-1900.

MARCH 18 Gubernatorial Primary Election. All day. On March 18, voters will narrow the field of political candidates in preparation for November 2014 general election, which includes the much-anticipated Illinois gubernatorial election.

For more information go to www.cookcountyclerk. com.

MARCH 19 Author Event: “Swastika Nation.” 7 p.m. Niles Public Library, 6960 Oakton, Niles. Chicago author and Culver graduate Arnie Bernstein discusses his new book describing Fritz Kuhn and the rise and fall of the German-American Bund.

St. Joseph Dinner/ Live Auction. 12 p.m. St. Martha Church, 8523 Georgiana Ave., Morton Grove. A meatless dinner MARCH 20 will be served beginning at noon in the church Village of Niles Business auditorium. This will be Breakfast. 8:30 a.m. Niles followed by a live auction Senior Center, 999 Civic of fantastic merchandise, Center Drive, Niles.The event gift certificates, crafts, tickets to sports and >> see CalenDar | page 22

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Grogan, Cross vie for GOP nod in state treasurer race

Republican winner will face State Sen. Mike Frerichs in November general election

By Jonathan Samples Staff Reporter

DuPage County Auditor Bob Grogan and state Rep. Tom Cross, R-Oswego, will face off for the Republican nomination for state treasurer in the March 18 primary.

Grogan, a Downers Grove resident, is currently serving his second term as the auditor for DuPage County and is hoping his experience as a certified public accountant and fraud examiner will win him the favor of Republican voters.

“I am running because Illinois needs to elect people who are

>> rauner, fRoM page 1 system to make Illinois competitive with neighboring states.

on spending: • Reform the pension system so we can spend more money on priorities like education, roads, and public safety.

on taxes: • Get rid of the QuinnMadigan 67 percent income tax hike.

• Get rid of the QuinnMadigan 45 percent corporate tax hike.

• Ensure your property taxes never go up if the value of your home decreases.

• Overhaul the tax code so that is fair to all taxpayers.

on the state Pension: • Ensure pay and benefits do not rise faster than the rate of inflation.

• Eliminate the ability of government employees to receive massive pay raises before they retire just to

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qualified to do the job,” Grogan said.“In Illinois’ history, we have never elected a CPA to the office of treasurer.”

Cross, 55, will rely on his legislative experience and legal background to woo voters.

Prior to his election to the state House in 1992, Cross worked for eight years in the Kendall County State’s Attorney’s office.

He received his law degree from Cumberland School of Law in Alabama.

increase their pension.

• Cap the current system and move towards a defined contribution system.

on government reform • Push for term limits. No governor should be allowed to serve for more than eight years, and the legislature should be term limited as well.

• Allow state workers to choose if they want to join government employees union, instead of being forced to do so.

• Control spending to the limit the size of government in order to curb corruption.

on education • Create a competitive educational system with more options to parents.

• Hold failing teachers accountable and regardless of tenure.

• Prioritize education spending for more quality teachers and classroom technology that directly benefits students.

“As a member of the General Assembly, I saw firsthand how the decisions made by the Democrat leaders affect our state,” Cross said. “Taxpayers are now saddled with billions of dollars in unpaid bills, bond debt, pension liability and job-crushing taxes that has led to one of the highest unemployment rates in the country.

“The treasurer can make a difference in Illinois by getting engaged in the process with the General Assembly and Governor and work to get Illinois on better fiscal footing.”

Cross said balancing the state’s budget is the first step in rebuilding the Illinois’ economy, and added that, if elected, he would expand the role of the treasurer’s office to include working on balancing the state’s budget.

“The Office of Treasurer is uniquely positioned on both sides of the accounting ledger for state finances,” he said. “This gives the office legal standing to enforce Article 8, Section 2 of the Illinois Constitution that requires a balanced budget.”

However,Grogan,46,disagrees that balancing the budget is the responsibility of the state treasurer.

“A perennial problem in Illinois is office holders attempting to expand the reach of their offices,” he said. “For anyone to imply that the treasurer’s office is somehow responsible for balancing the state’s budget is both naïve and irresponsible.’

He said the treasurer can impact the budget by increasing returns on investments,reducing spending in the treasurer’s office and by using the bully pulpit available to the treasurer

to promote fiscal responsibility.

Grogan said the main financial issue facing Illinois is excessive pension liabilities, which he said should be eliminated for all new hires. New hires, according to Grogan, should come into a 401k program.

“Solutions should always begin by first “stopping the bleeding,” Grogan said. “This reform is unquestionably constitutional and breaks no promises to any current employees.”

Grogan said the growing number of Medicaid recipients and burdensome business regulation are additional financial problems facing Illinois.

State Sen. Mike Frerichs, D-Champaign, is running unopposed in the primary. He will face the winner of the Republican primary in the November general election.

Oberweis, Truax battle to face Durbin in November Doug Truax, of Downers Grove, and state Sen. Jim Oberweis, of Sugar Grove, run for Republican nomination

By Jonathan Samples Staff Reporter

Two Republicans are vying for the opportunity to run against Dick Durbin for his U.S. Senate seat in November’s general election.

Doug Truax, of Downers Grove, and state Sen. Jim Oberweis, of Sugar Grove, are hoping to earn the Republican nomination at the March 18 primary.

the 25th District in the Illinois Senate since 2013.

Oberweis is the chairman of Oberweis Dairy, started by his grandfather in 1915.

Labeling himself as a “common sense conservative,” Oberweis states on his campaign site Sen. jim oBerWeiS he is “pro-life, pro-Second DouG truaX sUgaR gRove DoWNeRs gRove Amendment, pro-tax cut, pro-spending cut, and proTruax graduated from the U.S. growth.”

Military Academy at West Point Truax defines himself as before moving to Downers pro-life and opposed to, what Grove and starting a strategic he calls, “liberal gun control risk consulting firm. Truax is the measures.”Truax also is opposed co-owner of Veritas Risk Services, to same-sex marriage, saying his based in Oak Brook, which Christian faith influenced that consults employers on healthcare believe and that “society should costs and benefits retirement. resist the temptation to redefine” Oberweis has represented marriage.

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Village wants to attract with new brand identity Residents at the meeting said Morton Grove’s location off the Edens Expressway should set it apart

By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

Morton Grove is moving forward with a new strategic plan and brand identity to stay competitive with nearby suburbs.

“Communities that are growing are taking action,” said Daniel Gardner with Houseal Lavigne Associates, LLC. The village hired the firm to help with its plan because they specialize in community planning, urban design and economic development.

He oversaw the three meetings the week of March 3 that focused on government communication, innovations and relations, community life and engagement, and economic development strategic planning.

Gardner said that in the current economy, there is less money and therefore less financing available to businesses.

Because of this, business owners are going to favor moving to municipalities that have a clear, focused plan for its future so they can minimize their potential risk.

This had led to communities becoming more aggressive in their pursuit of new residents and businesses through new

initiatives. This is especially true for a northwest suburb like Morton Grove that’s in a highly competitive area thanks to neighboring Niles, Glenview, Golf and Skokie.

Of those, Niles recently approved a request for proposals to hire a company to help with the village’s branding and logo design, and is actively looking to hire a lobbyist to advocate on the village’s behalf to businesses and state and federal lawmakers.

Residents at the meeting said Morton Grove’s location off the Edens Expressway, its Metra station at 8501 Lehigh Avenue and its various bike trails are all assets the village can use to set itself apart from its competitors.

This, however, led to a discussion among residents as to what could represent Morton Grove’s “downtown” area. For some, it was the commercial corridor on Dempster Street, while others said they wanted the area around the Metra station to be developed into something akin to Elmhurst’s downtown area, with cafés and boutique shops.

“You don’t want to turn your back on a heavily trafficked commercial corridor,” said

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Don McEachern, North Star’s president & CEO, during a presentation to Morton Grove’s trustees Feb. 24.

Gardner. “But a ‘downtown’ area is a different beast.”

He said the “pedestrian experience” offered by a traditional city center usually came about naturally due to some villages having a train station at its center for at least a century or so.

At this, Morton Grove Trustee John Thill said Morton Grove’s old downtown area was once Lincoln Avenue.

However Thill said by the 1950s, many businesses moved to Dempster Street once they got word the Edens Expressway would have an exit there.

However Kathleen Holman, who moved her family and business to Morton Grove from Chicago last August, described

Dempster Street as “ick.” She gave Skokie as an example, saying they could get away with their section of Dempster Street being unglamorous because they have a beautiful downtown area.

She and a few other residents suggested the village keep Dempster Street as a focused commercial area, but also develop a beautiful downtown to make Morton Grove a destination, not just a stopping point for traffic in the area.

In this vein, the village’s trustees approved a $78,000 agreement with North Star Destination Strategies, Inc. on Feb. 24 to consult with the village in developing a new brand identity to attract

businesses and residents to Morton Grove.

“Your brand is what they say about you when you’re not around,” said Don McEachern, North Star’s president & CEO. His firm, based out of Tennessee, has helped communities like Lake Bluff and Highland Park develop their brands for the past 13 years. McEachern said that each community has its own strengths and North Star specializes in creating a narrative tailored to showcase them.

“You’ve already got some good benchmarks in your identity,” McEachern told the village’s trustees last month. During the next eight months, North Star will be performing market research to see how the village is perceived both from within and from without the village.

Once this is done, North Star will create a new village logo, tagline and a six- to 36-month strategy and communication plan for the village to implement.

Nancy Radzevich, the village’s director of community and economic development, said the village had a head start thanks to being over halfway done with its strategic plan before they brought North Star on board.

The next chance Morton Grove residents will have to give their input on the strategic plan is when officials present the first draft of it to the public in April.

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Is there such a thing as too healthy eating?

Orthorexia is an obsession with healthy eating that can lead to individuals severely limiting the foods they will eat

Can you have too much of a good thing? When it comes to healthy eating, the answer might be yes.

We all know that a healthy diet is important for preventing diseases and helps us have enough energy every day, but for individuals suffering from a condition known as orthorexia, healthy eating can become unhealthy.

Orthorexia is an obsession with healthy eating that can lead to individuals severely limiting the foods they will eat.

Although orthorexia is not a clinical term, and it has not been officially defined as a mental disorder, left untreated the condition can cause serious health problems including malnutrition, cardiac complications and in extreme situations, death.

“A major difference between orthorexia and anorexia is that for those suffering from orthorexia, achieving and maintaining an ideal weight is not one of the symptoms,” explains Dr. Jan RemerOsborn, a clinical neuropsychologist at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove.

“Rather, orthorexia is an obsession with both defining and maintaining a ‘perfect’ dietary regimen.”

Just because someone follows a healthy diet does not mean they are orthorexic.

So how can you tell if you or a friend or family member is displaying signs of orthorexia?

“A healthy relationship with food looks food as a source of energy, of fuel for the day,” Remer-Osborn said. “Having a wellrounded life with many interests helps put food in its appropriate perspective.

We should eat to live, not live to eat.”

If you or a loved one experiencing any signs of orthorexia or have questions, it is important to contact a primary care physician who can provide resources to help you get on the path to a healthier life.

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remer-oSBorn SaYS to looK For tHeSe CHanGeS in BeHavior:

• Obsessive concern regarding the effect of food choices on health • Guilt for not adhering to strict diet • Spending an inordinate amount of time thinking about food • Avoidance of daily activities and responsibilities to follow diet • Fear of eating away from home or eating food prepared by others • Increased anxiety, depression or mood swings • Feeling increased self-esteem when eating the “right foods” while criticizing others who do not follow the same diet

• It is important for everyone, regardless of whether they are suffering from orthorexia, to have a healthy relationship with food.

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INSIDE: Dons overtake Demons, bow to Evanston, page 13; New foul rules working well, page 14

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Hawks win regional, hoping to take sectional title

By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

Maine South knew going into last Friday’s regional title contest at Niles North that Vikings 6-3 senior Duante Stephens was going to get his share of points, and he did just that—exhibiting an array of jumpers, drives and spin moves en route to a 33-point night.

Outside of Stephens, though, the Vikings’offense was basically nonexistent. The Hawks shut down the rest of Stephens’ teammates, rebounded well, got out in transition, hit timely threes and were perfect from the free throw line (10 of 10) for the evening.

The culmination of all of the above enabled Maine South to cruise to a 70-45 victory and a regional title—the Hawks third in a row and fourth in the past five years.

This week, the Hawks (24-6) will attempt to win their first sectional title since 2009-10, and things are setting up well for them to do just that—at least on paper. Maine South is hosting its own sectional, and the No. 2-seeded Hawks advanced along with the other top three seeds: Loyola Academy (No. 1), Evanston (No. 3) and New Trier (No. 4).

The Ramblers are a top 10-ranked Chicago area team, yet they had a tougher than anticipated regional final at Maine West versus the host school, needing overtime to pull out a 70-64 win. The Hawks blasted Maine West, 59-35, during the Maine West Thanksgiving tourney.

Meanwhile, the Hawks went through the CSL South undefeated, which means they knocked off both Evanston and >> see HAWKS | page 12

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Andrew Palucki and Maine South won the Niles North Regional title Friday over the host Vikings, 70-45.

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>> HAWKS, FROM PAGE 11 New Trier twice during the regular season. Loyola and New Trier faced off on Tuesday night in a sectional semifinal, while the Hawks played Evanston Wednesday.

Hawks players like the fact that they’ll be in their home gym in front of their fans.

“That’s just great,” said senior Andrew Palucki, who pumped in 16 points. “It’s at our home place; we’re probably going to get a pretty big crowd so it’s an ideal situation.”

“It feels great. I can’t wait,” added junior Caleb deMaringy, who scored 14 points, including four three-pointers.

“Whoever we play is going to be good, whether we’re at home or not,” said coach Tony Lavorato.“We’ve got some work cut out for us.” deMaringy and Palucki sparked the Hawks’ dominant play in both the second and third quarters.

Stephens, a Division I recruit, scored 10 of the Vikings’ 12

first-quarter points, but the Hawks held on to a 15-12 lead.

Niles North crept to within a point of the Hawks at 15-14, but deMaringy nailed consecutive treys, and the Hawks catapulted to a 21-14 lead. deMaringy’s third three-pointer of the quarter, along with a trey from sophomore Jon Arenas just before the second-quarter buzzer, gave the Hawks a 34-26 halftime edge. deMaringy declared himself “100 percent” healthy after missing several games in January and February due to mono.

“Caleb had a nice game,” Lavorato said. “He’s controlling the game and he’s showing great patience and poise. “ The Hawks went on an 8-0 run to begin the third quarter as Palucki scored six of those eight points. Maine South held the Vikings (15-16) scoreless until Stephens scored on a spin move inside the lane with 4:13 to play in the period.

“We knew Stephens was going to put up a ton of points and we just had to try and contain him

Sports as much as possible,” Sargeant said. “We were able to clear the boards, close out on their shooters nicely and (were) just able to do everything else that needed to be done.”

Sargeant, who tallied a teamhigh 20 points, drove the lane for a slam that upped the Hawks’ lead to 44-28. A Palucki trey lifted Maine South to a 5335 advantage by the end of the quarter.

“I tell you what: Stephens was a ton tonight,” Lavorato said.

“We were fortunate enough to have some of the other guys stopped, but I was proud of our kids because even though he was making some crazy shots we kept our poise. We kept plugging away and our transition and our rebounding was really good.

“We needed to clear boards and run. That’s what people don’t understand. We’ll run when there’s opportunities. It’s not about running; it’s about finishing and I thought we were able to finish tonight which was really important.”

NILES WEST The Wolves finished the year 8-18, but won a play-in game at the Niles North regional March 3 over Von Steuben, 7458. Senior Ahmad Gibson led three Wolves in double figures with 16 points, followed by sophomores Evan Hines and Jojo Rios with 15 and 11 points, respectively.

“We played well and played very solid basketball,” coach Bob Williams said. “We actually played our best basketball at end of the year. That’s kind of what we’ve done most of year—lots of different people that can put the ball in the hoop.”

Niles West wasn’t so fortunate in a regional semifinal matchup the next night against Maine South. The Wolves were within four points of the Hawks (3430) with three minutes to go in the third quarter, but then the roof caved in. Maine South went on a 14-0 run and grabbed a 48-30 lead at quarter’s end, and poured it on from there, winning 69-33.

Sargeant led all scorers with

23 points, deMarigny chipped in with 11 and Arenas had nine.

Hines was the Wolves’ leading scorer with 15.

“I think we’ve been playing really well of late,’ Palucki said.

“The Deerfield game, we really took them apart (a 62-48 win Feb. 26), and then we took apart Niles West.”

“It was one of strangest things seen in 35 years of coaching,” Williams said. “We put ourselves in a position to be competitive, and from that point on everything that could possibly go wrong did. I still look at it and don’t know how it happened. We turned the ball over, we missed some shots and we got beat down the floor.”

The Wolves are losing two key players to graduation—Gibson and forward Romeo Magliore— but have three starters returning for 2014-15: Hines, Rios and freshman Mirsad Mackic.

“We’re really excited about the future,” Williams said. “The good news is when you look at our team, we were out there battling and working. I was very proud of them; they did the right things and finished the season the right way.” mike@buglenewspapers.com

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Dons overtake Demons, bow to Evanston

By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

Last fall, Notre Dame’s football team brought up Tim Simon from the sophomore squad for the postseason.

The brother of senior Dons football standout Tom Simon recently got a call-up to the varsity basketball team, and he’s already gaining a reputation for his defensive prowess.

Simon combined his work on “D” in the fourth quarter with some head’s up play on the offensive end that helped Notre Dame overcome a 10-point deficit during the second of its Maine East Class 4A regional semifinal versus the host school on March 4. Notre Dame rallied near the end of the third period, and then overtook the Demons late in the fourth to win, 51-44.

Unfortunately, the sixthseeded Dons (13-16) saw their season come to an end after losing to Evanston (21-8), the No. 3 seed, 52-45, last Friday in the championship game.

Maine East junior Ezeka Omeke provided the Demons with their 10-point cushion, 3424, with 1:26 to go in the third following a putback basket.

Omeke scored eight of his 15 points in the quarter.

However, the Dons closed the period with a 7-0 run—capped

by Dan Messina’s layup with 2.4 seconds left—to cut Maine East’s lead to 34-31.

Abby George, who finished as Maine East’s co-leading scorer for the game with 15 points, sank a trey from the wing that put the Demons up by five, 38-33.

But the Dons chipped away and eventually pulled to within two, 44-42, on Donte Washington’s three-point play.

Simon then came up with a steal when the Dons applied full-court pressure. He missed a layup, but junior Joe Mooney was there for the putback to tie the game at 44-44.

“I just go out there and play 100 percent,” Simon said. “I was expecting some minutes because coach said that the bench needs to get into it a lot. We gave a 100 percent effort. We knew that it was going to be a close game; playoff games are always close and we just like to put it all on the floor.”

Ammar Becar ended up scoring six of Notre Dame’s next seven points during the

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Maine East’s Ezeka Omeke (left) and Ammar Becar of Notre Dame fight for a loose ball in the Dons’ win.

final 2:16 of the game. Two of Becar’s points were the result of a feed from Simon, which pushed Notre Dame’s lead to 4844 with 1:27 left.

Becar finished with a gamehigh 16 points while hauling down 17 rebounds. The Dons’ 6-6 sophomore forward also put in a shot near the end of the first half that arguably could have made ESPN’s Top 10 Plays of the Day. He threw one up from a few feet behind the basket that went in while falling out of bounds near the baseline. That bucket, with 2:24 remaining in the second quarter, cut Maine

East’s lead to 20-18.

A Becar jumper inside the paint forced a 20-20 tie at halftime.

“We’ve got a good group of guys that are really unselfish,” Becar said, “and our shooters hit a lot of shots in the fourth quarter.They got me open down in front and we just helped each other and stuck together.”

“I thought we played more aggressively (in the final few minutes),” Les said. “We played with more confidence and we played aggressive. I thought that was the difference. They sped up a little bit and they threw a

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Sports

After shaky start, new foul rules seem to be working well At the beginning of the basketball season, I was interested to see how the new handcheck rules would play out on the high school level.

After the first few weeks, I wasn’t a big fan of the results.

There were constant fouls called throughout the game and there were an extraordinary amount of free throws taken in games.

While I liked the idea of the new contact rules, I thought they were taking things a bit too far, especially insides, where some

contact should be allowed.

Things started getting better around the holiday break in terms of amount of fouls, but that seemed to be due to the lack of fouls called inside.

Referees were calling little handchecks or arm bars, but there was some serious contact inside that was being let go.

That was almost worse in a way because it made things more dangerous and the possibility of injuries arose.

But after watching the games in the new year, the refs and the players have adjusted very well.

Fouls have gone back to near normal and the fouls are being interpreted correctly according to the rulebook.

I think this is a great change for

the current and future landscape of basketball at the lower levels.

It is teaching players to move their feet and play defense with their feet, rather than their hands. In fact, I have seen players adjusting well to this.

There are fewer times where players put their hands on their opponents, and, a lot of times, they take their hands off of their opponents all the time.

Even when they are called for the foul, instead of being frustrated by the call, they are realizing they made the mistake and they go back to work rather than complaining about it.

It will be interesting to see how this transforms the game in the future. First, the players at the high school and college level now should be better defenders at the next level, whether it is college or pro ball.

Also, if this is now being taught more at the younger levels (which I hope it is), the players should be prepared for the rules by the time they reach high school.

While we knew there would be a transition period for the refs, players and coaches with these calls, it was a must and is moving in a positive direction on

couple away.”

The Demons ended the year 10-17, but improved during the second half of the season.

Maine East doubled its victory total from last year, won the Luther North holiday tourney and also knocked off Highland Park, which is playing in the Lake Zurich sectional this week.

Omeke, George and Nick Kanjou are all returning in 2014-15.

“For 32 minutes, I thought we were the better team for 29 of them,” Maine East coach Dave Genis said. “We really were.

Clearly I thought the tone of the game got out of hand late in the third quarter and early in the fourth, which kind of fell in their favor.

“We had a long talk (after the game) about how these guys have changed the face of Maine East basketball. This group has stepped up—this was my first freshmen group, these seniors— and they came through. We had a stretch after Christmas where we were beating some really good teams. We had 10 wins and I can easily point to two, three or four other ones where

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Jake Pedrelli goes up for a basket for Maine South.

all levels.

For now though, while players are still adjusting to the rules and are conscious of not putting hands on opponents, opponents should take advantage of this by driving to the basket as much as possible.

I have seen this at times, but

as we move towards the playoffs, this should be done even more.

It can lead to some easy baskets and get key players in foul trouble. That will help players learn moving their feet that much faster.

this could be a 14-15 win team legitimately.”

Senior Travon Jones added eight points for Maine East.

Mooney reached double digits for the Dons with 11, and Pat Dillon, a senior, had nine.

so we knew we had to pick up the pace. We started trapping and pressing; a couple of crucial calls didn’t go our way.”

Becar scored 20 points and grabbed nine rebounds for the Dons, while Mooney netted 16—12 in the second half.

“He’s played exceptionally well the second half of the season,” Les said of Becar.

The Dons say goodbye to senior guards Pat Dillon and Brendan Clifford, but they’re set for the future as the remainder of the roster is comprised of sophomores and juniors, including Becar, Mooney, Donte Washington, Lucas Simon, Dan Messina, Tim Simon and Bobby Cesario.

“I’m very happy with the progress they’ve made,” Les said. “We played a very difficult schedule. We’ve played teams ranked in the Chicago area, and our conference (the ESCC) is one of the toughest conferences in the state. I’m excited about our future and what the kids will be able to do in the next couple of years.”

REGIONAL TITLE GAME Notre Dame trailed Evanston 39-28 heading into the fourth quarter of the Maine East regional title game, but the Dons unleashed a full-court trap and were able to trim the Wildkits’ lead to 45-38 with around 3:30 to go.

Mooney put in a shot inside the paint on the Dons’ next possession which would have made it 45-40, but the basket was nullified when Mooney was whistled for an offensive foul. Notre Dame then picked up a technical foul, which sent Evanston to the line for two free throws.Will Jones hit them both, and Evanston led 47-38.

“Overall we played very hard against Evanston and did a good job defensively,” Les said. “They were up at the end of the third

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Angels second to one in Class 3A

By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

NORMAL - Despite the tears and heartbreak of a 57-44 loss to Montini in the IHSA Class 3A state championship game, JCA senior Jasmine Lumpkin did something high school players often fail to do after an emotional loss – she understood the importance of what the Angels accomplished instead of lamenting on what they didn’t.

This year’s team was the lone Angels (28-3) basketball team to make it to the state final four.

“Being down here for my senior year with this group of girls, I wouldn’t have it any other way,” Lumpkin said. “I am just happy with what we accomplished this season. We came all the way down here, yeah, we fell short and it hurts really bad, but I am really proud of this team and I can’t take away the success we have had this year. We made history just coming down here.”

Lumpkin and the Angels happened to catch the Broncos on a day where they seemingly could not miss from behind the three-point arc, connecting on 11 triples in the contest.

“They were hot today,” said sophomore Nicole Ekhomu. “I can’t believe that they were a better team than us, they were just hitting their shots.”

“They were the hotter team.

I felt like we could have played with them, but they just got hot,” Lumpkin said. “That could have went either way, When you are hot like that, there isn’t much you can do with that.”

It was JCA who used the three to grab a 13-12 lead after the first quarter, as freshman Jnaya Walker beat the first-period buzzer, but from there, the shooting belonged to Montini.

Even at the end of the first half, Ekhomu hit a triple to bring the Angels back from a six-point deficit and seemingly cut the lead to two at intermission, however Montini sophomore Lea Kerstein connected on a heave at the horn

to extend the lead back to five.

“We played hard,” Lumpkin said.

“It was just very frustrating.”

At the 4 minute, 53 second mark of the third quarter Montini increased its lead to 11-points, its largest lead of the game at the time, but the Angels were not done fighting.

Joliet Catholic Academy stormed back on a 9-0 run that cut the lead to two points, but then the Broncos did what they did all game – hit the three.

Montini freshman Kaylee Bambule, daughter of long-time Romeoville boys basketball coach Jeff Bambule, buried the first of two Bronco three pointers from the left corner at the 2:01 mark.

After a missed three attempt by JCA, Kelly Karlis hit one of her four threes, helping Montini build the lead back to eight heading into the fourth quarter.

“We got back in the game and there looked like there was some hope, but they answered,” said Joliet Catholic Academy coach Ed Schodrof. “We knew they could shoot the ball, so we started out in the 1-3-1 (defense) and see if they were hot and then make the adjustment. We did switch to man, we did switch to diamond and we had some success with the full court pressure. We told the girls not to switch on the ball, we switched twice and they hit those two big threes in the corner. You can’t do that against them. They are a very good team.

They moved the ball so well, they found the open shooters.”

Ekhomu led the team with 14 points, while Lumpkin added eight and Walker had seven The Angels will part ways with four seniors in Lumpkin, Christina Ekhomu, Alex Legg and Brittany Abington, but return a host of young players who now have the experience of a state final under their belt.

“Everything will be OK,” Schodrof said.“I am proud of this team. There are probably 150 teams in 3A and to finish second isn’t too bad. Hopefully that will sink in Monday or Tuesday. Prolly

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Nicole Ekhomu led JCA in scoring in both games in the Class 3A final four.

a little bit of tears tonight, but everything will be fine. We had a great year. You have to get here the first time to come back. We had to crack through.”

SEMIFINAL The road to the championship

game was not an easy one for JCA, as it had to get past back-to-backto-back state champion Quincy Notre Dame.

The Angles played the final 5:18 without Lumpkin, who had fouled out of the game, but still managed to close the game out on a 12-2 run and win 70-59.

Nicole Ekhomu again led the way with 16 points, while Lumkin had 15.

Freshmen Walker (15 points) and Ty Battle (13 points) helped pick up the slack with Lumpkin on the bench.

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Jumble

Previous puzzle’s answers

Previous puzzle’s answers

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Jumbles: • EJECT • FINAL • DEFAME • SNUGLY

Answer:

Given a “chance,” they are opposite but the same -- SLIM AND FAT

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Des Plaines Oasis building to close Removing asis is part of plan to allow 4th lane to be added from O’Hare to Elgin

Courtesy Illinois Tollway

Des Plaines Oasis will close on March 16 so work can begin on the $2.5 billion Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I90) Rebuilding and Widening Project.

Removing the oasis is part of a plan to allow a fourth lane to be added in each direction from O’Hare International Airport to Elgin.

According to a release from the Illinois Tollway this will ease congestion and increase driver safety by accommodating up to 30,000 more vehicles daily. The demolition also is necessary as the Tollway proceeds with construction of the $3.4 billion Elgin O’Hare Western Access Project.

“While we are saddened by the closing of a part of the agency’s history, we’re excited

about what the future will bring,” said Illinois Tollway Executive Director Kristi Lafleur.

“Removing the oasis will allow us to make tremendous roadway improvements that will benefit our customers by reducing travel times, congestion and pollution while providing a new link to O’Hare Airport.”

The March 16 closing date will give oasis tenants time to take their equipment from inside the building before the Tollway begins utility work in April and then removes the over-the-road structure.

Doors to the oasis are expected to close at 8:00 p.m. that day.

The $4.8 million project, which also includes restoring the site and making parking improvements, is expected to be completed by the end of 2014.

The two adjoining fuel stations and convenience stores operated by 7-Eleven will remain open to provide services for both eastbound and westbound travelers along I-90.

The I-90 Rebuilding and Widening Project is part of the Tollway’s 15-year, $12 billion capital program, Move Illinois: The Illinois Tollway Driving the Future. The project includes reconstructing and widening 62 miles of I-90 between Rockford and O’Hare Airport to make the Tollway a state-of-the-art, 21st Century transportation link.

When completed, the project will create eight lanes of traffic from the Kennedy Expressway to Randall Road and six lanes from Randall Road to I-39. It is expected to save drivers up to 27 minutes on a trip rom Elgin to the Kennedy Expressway, while saving drivers about $440 million annually in reduced traffic delays.

Officials expect the

reconstruction to create or sustain as many as 11,500 permanent jobs in the Chicago area.

The Elgin O’Hare Western Access Project also is part of the Move Illinois program, which will construct an all-electronic toll road along the western edge of O’Hare Airport by extending the Elgin O’Hare Expressway and connecting it with I-90 and the Tri-State Tollway (I-94/I294/I-80).

Construction began last year and is expected to be completed by 2025.

Officials say the project will provide western access to O’Hare Airport via York Road, and by 2040 yield up to 65,000 direct and indirect jobs when combined with the completion of the western terminal at the airport.

In addition, the project is expected to save drivers $145 million in fuel and time annually.

dave says

Gambling for entertainment?

Call me crazy, but I do not get a thrill from losing money I’ve worked hard to earn Dear Dave, How do you feel about gambling at a casino, as long as you limit your spending and don’t expect to win big money?

Brian Dear Brian, I don’t really have a moral problem with it, but I don’t understand the concept. Call me crazy, but I do not get a thrill from losing money I’ve worked hard to earn. That’s not my idea of entertainment.

When someone tells me they gamble for fun or recreation, my first thought is they’re delusional enough to believe that they’ll actually win—that they think they’re the exception to the rule.

Otherwise, there would be no thrill. You may see a news story once in a while about someone winning big money in a casino,but

that rarely happens. Think, too, about how much money those people had flushed down the toilet previously while gambling. There’s a really good chance they didn’t really “win” anything.

In most cases, they probably just recouped a small portion of their previous, substantial losses.

My advice is don’t waste your time and money on that stuff. One way or another, the house always wins. That’s how they’re able to build those giant, billion dollar places called casinos. Did you know that some of those companies are so big and expansive that they’re publicly traded entities? And guess what?

The profits they make off people who are foolish enough to gamble their money away inside their fancy halls—and call that entertainment—drives their stock prices!

Think about it, Brian.Why do all the folks sitting at slot machines and card tables look like they can’t afford to lose money? Most of them look like sad, broken, lonely people. Maybe they change when they sit down. Maybe they were winners in life and with money before they walked through the doors, and their slumped body language and the look of stress and hopelessness they carry is just a coincidence or the indoor lighting. But I don’t think so.

—Dave

Nobody ever saves enough Dear Dave, What happens to the money in an ESA if the child gets a scholarship and no longer needs the money?

Jonathan Dear Jonathan, In an Educational Savings Account (ESA), and in a 529 Plan, you are allowed to pull out money tax free in the amount of the scholarship. But very rarely do you find someone going to college completely free and clear.

Often tuition is covered, and even tuition and a dorm room in some cases, but zero-cost college is almost unheard of. There are always living expenses, books and other miscellaneous items, and you can use the money in an ESA for any education-related expenses.

The chances of your money getting trapped and you as parents winding up in a situation where you’ve actually saved too much and a child has leftover money just doesn’t happen. This is a bunch of drama found only in the nightmares of nerds. Real human beings don’t have this problem, Jonathan, because nobody ever saves enough!

—Dave *Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He’s authored four New York Times bestselling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover and EntreLeadership. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 6 million listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations. Follow Ramsey on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.

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Niles Senior Center For a detailed description of programs & activities or to ask about membership or registration requirements, please check the Naturally Active Program Guides or call the Niles Senior Center at 5888420.

Information about the Niles Senior Center can be found on the Village of Niles Website at www.vniles.com. Click on “Departments” (upper left), and then Click on “Senior” You can now see what’s new at the Senior Center.

Advanced registration is required for programs.

For a detailed description of programs & activities or to ask about membership or registration requirements, call the Niles Senior Center at 847588-8420 Individuals must be a registered member of the Niles Senior Center to receive the member price. Non members are invited to participate in programs at the non-member price. For more information about membership and programs, contact the Senior Center.

Issues in the News • 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays This dynamic, refreshing class is led by long time leader of this program, Arlene Golub. This group is filled with folks from all walks of life, retired or not, who want to keep abreast of a broad spectrum of what is occurring locally and worldwide. Issues for discussion are brought up by class participants, and everyone’s opinion is valued.

Please call the NSC at 847-5888420 for more information.

Got the dot? It may save your life Assist first responders with the information they need.

Become part of the Illinois Dot Program. The Illinois Dot Program is a statewide initiative designed to provide vital medical information on vehicle drivers and passengers.

Information contained on the medical card can assist first responders in the “Golden Hour” immediately following a serious crash. This can very well mean the difference between life and death. For more information, please contact the Niles Senior Center (847 588-8420).

Hooked on Fishing Kick-off Join us at Maine Township

Senior Style

for a great afternoon discussing the new fishing season.

Refreshments served, raffles and more! New participants are welcome. After the meeting you can register for the outings. This meeting will be held at Maine Township, 1700 Ballard Road, Park Ridge. Friday, March 7, 2:00pm-3:00pm. FREE St. Joes/St. Pat’s Luncheon Celebration Sponsored by the NSC Men’s Club.This year’s menu will feature an Irish fare along with the Mike Knauf band. There will be raffles and a great time will be had by all!

Saturday, March 15, 11:45am2:00pm. $16M/$21NM Men’s Club Meeting It’s a SHOOT OUT! After the meeting enjoy games and prizes.

Lunch is Italian Beef, chips, and dessert. Monday, March 17, 10:30am-2:00pm, $5M/$7.50NM Dinner & Movie: Captain Phillips Starring Tom Hanks.Tuesday, March 18, Dinner 5:00pm/ movie 5:15pm. Hot dog, chips & dessert $2M/$3NM Tai Chi Demo Instructor: Renee Gatsis, Arthritis Institute certified.

Friday, March 28, 10:15-10:45am, FREE Registration required.

Golfers Needed The Niles Senior Center is looking for men and women for the upcoming golf season!

Contact Jaymi at (847)588-8420 for more info! Men’s Golf kickoff meeting – Thursday, April 10 10:30am. Women’s Golf kick-off meeting – Thursday, April 24 10:30am Annual Rummage Sale If you are interested in reserving a table to sell the many treasures in your home that you no longer use, please call Jaymi at 847-588-8420 as soon as possible. A $5.00 donation per table is required at time of reservation. All donations will go to the Niles Food Pantry. Space is limited! Table reservations are on a first come, first serve basis. Rummage Sale will be Saturday, April 26 from 9:00am-1:00pm

Park Ridge Senior Center Senior Center Memberships Senior Center membership

begins at age 55. Our quarterly new and prospective member meetings will you give information on the many activities, programs, events and services offered.

Membership dues are: Single: $46 Resident, $65 NonResident Couple: $70 Resident, $99 Non-Resident Over 90 Single: $23 Resident, $32.50 Non-Resident Over 90 Couple: $35 Resident, $49.50 Non-Resident Enjoy these Senior Center Membership benefits: Priority registration and special rates for Active Adult programs, events & trips; A drop-in social center open 7 days a week; Free members-only unique monthly programming and activities; A variety of free clubs for many interests and hobbies; Monthly Newsletter delivered to your home; and Volunteer Opportunities.

Enjoy these facility amenities as a Senior Center Member: Large meeting hall; Classrooms; Full service kitchen; Stage with sound system; Ceramic room and kiln; 2 large screen TVs; Game tables; 4 ping pong tables; Variety of solitary and group activities for member use; Members art displays; Free Lending Library; and Free Medical Lending Closet (limited quantities) For more information, call 847692-3597.

Bridge If bridge is of interest there are several opportunities to enjoy the game. Groups meet on Friday mornings, Sunday afternoons, and Couple’s Bridge meets the first Thursday of the month. Call the Center at 847692-3597 for more information or to be put in touch with one of the group moderators.

Senior Center Clubs Men’s Club: 1st & 2nd Tuesday of the month. Join us as we plan fun and exciting events, as well as make a difference in our community.

Book Worms: 1st Thursday of the month, 1 p.m. Love to read? Join us every month for a discussion pertaining to a variety of books . One per month .

Camera Club:4thTuesday of the month, 10 a.m. Join our camera

club as they provide instruction and interesting slideshows on a variety of different topics .

Money Matters with Chris Valentine: 1st & 3rd Monday of the Month, 10 a.m. Chris Valentine from Edward Jones presents a program of financial tips and answers your questions Opera Arts Club with Leo Rizzetto. 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, Noon. Do you have a love for opera and/or musicals?

Leo Rizzetto, opera aficionado, presents a variety of majestic operas and toe tapping musicals.

Computer Club: 1st Wednesday of the month, 1:30 p.m. Need a computer refresher course or just help learning the computer? Join Richard Brandt as he leads the group . Come with questions.

Handicrafters: every Friday, 10 a.m. Do you knit, crochet, sew, quilt, cross-stitch, or embroider?

We make items for the Annual Holiday Bazaar and the V .A . Hospitals . We provide the supplies for these events, or you can work on your own project .

Beginners are welcome!

Ongoing activities Following are number of ongoing activities at the Center: • Woodcarvers meet Thursdays at 9 a.m.…a free activity: • Gamers, 1 to 4:30 p.m.

Fridays play dominos, hand and foot, scrabble for rummikube … also free.

• Ceramics students meet 9:30 a.m. to noon Mondays and Tuesdays and work on projects of your choice. There is a charge of $7 per class.

• Pinochle players meet the second Monday,Third Thursday and every Saturday of the month at 1 p.m.

• Table tennis players start play at 1 p.m.Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. All abilities are welcome for this free activity.

• Have you ever thought of tap dancing? This is a fun way of exercising. The class is at 12:30 p.m.Tuesdays.The fee is $10 for members and $15 for non-members.

Irish Sweepstakes Monday, March 31, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Ages 55 & Up $16 members, $18 non-members.

It’s a “Day at the Races” at the Park Ridge Park District Senior Center. Watch actual filmed horse races and place your bets to win great prizes. Lunch is catered.

Just Lunch

April 4, 12:30 p.m. Ages 55 & Up. $7 members , $9 nonmembers.

Looking for good company and a delicious meal? Look no further! Join us monthly for a warm meal prepared by All on the Road Catering at the Senior Center . Stay afterwards for good company and a game or two of cards . SC Still Misbehavin’ at the Moulin Bleu and Fish Fry April 10 5 to 8 p.m. Ages 55 & Up. $21 members and $24 for non-members.

Still Acting Up! is excited to perform “Still Misbehavin’ at the Moulin Bleu” for the Park Ridge Park District Senior Center .

The fabulous Club Moulin Bleu is closing, and its stars are back for one last night to relive their glory days of song and dance .

This gala performance finds our favorite Skokie seniors up to their old tricks – as well as a few new ones . Don’s Dock is catering our fish fry including french fries, hush puppies, and coleslaw .This is an event you won’t want to miss!

Roberta Miles April 21, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Ages 55 & Up. $17 members, $19 non-members.

Long-time Chicago favorite Roberta Miles brings her unique interpretation of jazz standards and romantic ballads in her newest release entitled Body and Soul . A regular at famous jazz haunts in Chicagoland, Roberta Miles is known for her “smooth cool jazz .” Lunch is catered .

Annual Fashion Show May 2 12:30 to 3 p,m. Ages 55 & Up. $45 members, $50 nonmembers.

It’s spring and time to check out this year’s latest fashions!

Join your friends from the Park Ridge Park District Senior Center for an afternoon including lunch, fashion and a raffle .The Senior Center’s Annual Fashion Show will be held at Fountain Blue in Des Plaines, and features fashions modeled by members of the Senior Center.

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Looking for good company and a delicious meal? Look no further! Join us monthly for a warm meal prepared by All on the Road Catering at the Senior Center . Stay afterwards for good company and a game or two of cards . SC Choraliers, Uketones & Tappers May 19 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Ages 55 & Up. $15 members, $17 non-members.

Join our very own Senior Center Choraliers,Tappers and Uketones during their annual spring performance . Lunch is catered by Inglenook.

Senior Center Open House & Tea May 29 9 a.m. to noon. Ages 55 & Up. FREE. This complimentary event is a show and tell of the activities and programs that the Park Ridge Park District Senior Center offers . Stop in to meet instructors and program participants to get first- hand testimonies of the activities offered .Tea begins at 11:00am .

The Center for Concern Volunteer needed Volunteer help needed at the reception desk of the Center of Concern in Park Ridge. This 35 year old social service agency helps maintain senior citizens in their homes and provides housing assistance enabling them to live with dignity and independence. Call Jim at 847-823-0453. Very flexible hours and other volunteer opportunities are available.

Unless otherwise noted, all services are offered at The Center of Concern offices at 1580 N. Northwest Hwy., Suite 310, in Park Ridge. For services that require an appointment, call 847-8230453 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday through Thursday, or 9 a.m. to noon Friday.

Preparation of simple wills and durable powers of attorney for health care and property also is available by appointment. Homeowners desiring additional income, companionship, or the ability to remain in their homes may wish to consider The Center of Concern’s shared housing program. Residents are matched with screened applicants who possess a temperament suitable to shared accommodations.

The Center of Concern also offers friendly visitors for the homebound, programs designed to prevent homelessness, and volunteer opportunities in the office and in the field. The Center’s web site is www.centerofconcern. org.

Morton Grove North Shore Senior Center

North Shore Senior Center offers programs, classes, activities, and travel opportunities for adults at the American Legion Memorial Civic Center at 6140 Dempster Street. You may register for all programs at the Center or call 847-470-5223.

Volunteer opportunities Do you have great people skills? Do you enjoy reception work? North Shore Senior Center in Morton Grove has opening for people to help at our front desk, greeting guests,

directing calls, and assisting with registrations. Please contact Volunteer Services at 847.784.6052 for details.

Senior Center membership Become a member of North Shore Senior Center’s Morton Grove Campus and enjoy opportunities to live longer, happier, healthier lives through an array of programs, activities, trips and services.

Members receive a discount on all programs, activities, and trips, Lifelong Learning Program Catalog, information on local, state, and federal issues affecting seniors, and invitations to special events and presentations.

Membership dues are $20 for an individual and $35 for a couple/household for a full year. Everyone welcome! Call North Shore Senior Center’s Morton Grove Campus at 847-470-5223 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or stop by the Senior Center, 6140 Dempster Street in Morton Grove, to become a member.

AARP Foundation Tax Preparation Service Available Mondays & Fridays, February 3 – April 14 We are thrilled to welcome back AARP’s Foundation TaxAide Volunteers to North Shore Senior Center in Morton Grove! If you would like assistance in preparing your tax return, volunteers are here to help. Please call our Morton Grove location at 847-470-5223 to make your appointment for personalized assistance. Appointments are required, walk-ins cannot be accommodated. No fee.

Ceramics Workshop: Make a Beautiful Platter Thursday, March 13 & 26, 1 – 2:30 p.m.

Transform a piece of dull clay into a one of a kind

lace-imprinted platter! In the first session you will make the plate, that will be dried and kiln fired. In the second session you will paint your piece. It will be fired again and ready for you to pick up in about two weeks.

Instructor Laurey Fisher will guide you step-by-step through the creation process. $35 member; $45 nonmember. Fee includes supplies and firings. Call 847-470-5223 to register.

Neil Diamond’s Greatest Hits Monday, March 17, 1 – 2:30 p.m.

Experience the unmistakable sounds of the great hits by Neil Diamond!

Enjoy blockbuster favorites like Cherry, Cherry, Solitary Man, Kentucky Woman, Song Sung Blue, and many more. Composer and Music Educator, Jim Kendros will also delve into the ‘trade secrets’ which make his music great. $8 member; $11 nonmember. Call 847-470-5223 to register.

The Troubled 60s: The Chicago Seven Wednesday, March 19 1—2:30 p.m.

During the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, large mobs of mostly young people gathered nightly to loudly protest worldwide strife and race riots in the U.S. Alarmed by these huge demonstrations, the helmeted Chicago police were called out to restore order for several consecutive nights. Recount the circus-like proceedings at the boisterous trials that followed the grand jury proceedings. And how did it all end? Not as you might have expected. $8 member; $11 non-member.

Call 847-470-5223 to register.

obituary

Gregory M. Bulava Gregory M. Bulava, M.D., age 60 of Niles, IL. Beloved husband of Eve nee Brozyna. Loving father of Katherine (William) Bulava and Christopher Bulava and step father to Jakub Piechnik. Dear brother of the late Grace (Gregory) Mroz, Christine (Richard) Guzda and Vincent (Barbara) Bulawa. Devoted son of Irena and the late Jan Bulawa. Fond uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Memorial visitation Friday 3 to 9 p.m. at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles.

Funeral Saturday 9:15 a.m. to St. John Brebeuf Church, 8307 N. Harlem Ave., Niles for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment Maryhill Cemetery.

A passionate and devoted doctor, he healed many, took the time to know his patients, enjoyed teaching young, up and coming physicians and served in the Emergency Room for much of his career, and was a Family Practice physician for more than 32 years. For more information, call 847-966-7302 or visit www.skajafuneralhomes.com.

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Quinn announces $4 Million in fire safety investments for 193 Illinois communities Courtesy Office of Governor Pat Quinn Governor Pat Quinn and Illinois State Fire Marshal Larry Matkaitis announced March 3 a $4 million investment to help 193 fire departments across the state purchase safety equipment, protective clothing, breathing apparatus and other tools for firefighters.

These small equipment grants are supported by a small percentage of the sales of all fire insurance sold in Illinois.

The grant awards are part of

Governor Quinn’s agenda to ensure the safety of people in every community across Illinois.

“The heroic firefighters across the state deserve all the help they can get to keep all Illinois residents safe,” Governor Quinn said. “These investments can help make the difference in life and death situations in communities throughout Illinois.”

The Small Equipment Grant Program provides funds directly to local units of government

for the purchase of State Fire Marshal small equipment by a Larry Matkaitis fire department, fire said. “This grant protection district program is a critical or township fire resource in these department.

These tight municipal departments are budget times. The eligible for grants up to funds help local $26,000. fire departments In Niles the fire acquire basic department received equipment that pat quinn $25,000 in grant governor of illinois meets current money. safety standards.”

“First responders The Fire need to have the right Marshal’s office received 389 equipment and tools,” Illinois applications requesting more >> CALENDAR, from page 5 is open to all Niles business owners and their staff, and commercial/industrial property owners in Niles. This is an opportunity for Niles businesses and property owners to network and meet other local business and community leaders. There will also be a brief presentation from PACE (the suburban bus service) about the Milwaukee ART and the Free Bus Modernization Study.

Village Officials will be on hand to discuss and answer questions on issues relevant to the business community such as discussion on the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, streetscape on Milwaukee Avenue, marketing and branding Niles, zoning code re-write (what it means to businesses), the Façade Program, and the New Village Website.

APRIL 24 Scarface (1939), guest Christina

with Rice,

author of Ann Dvorak.

Pickwick Theater, 5 S. Prospect Ave, Park Ridge. Admission is $5 for everyone at or before 6 p.m. and for children under 12 and senior citizens 65 and older.

After 6 p.m., general admission is seven dollars. Admission is $7 ($5 for seniors). All shows start at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.parkridgeclassicfilm.com.

MAY 1 In Old Chicago (1937) & Jesse James (1939), with special guests, Tyrone Power family.

Pickwick Theater, 5 S. Prospect Ave, Park Ridge. Admission is $5 for everyone at or before 6 p.m. and for children under 12 and senior citizens 65 and older.

After 6 p.m., general admission is seven dollars. Admission is $7 ($5 for seniors). All shows start at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.parkridgeclassicfilm.com.

JUNE 19 Gone With The Wind (1939).

Pickwick Theater, 5 S. Prospect Ave, Park Ridge. Admission is $5 for everyone at or before 6 p.m. and for children under 12 and senior citizens 65 and older.

After 6 p.m., general admission is seven dollars. Admission is $7 ($5 for seniors). All shows start at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.parkridgeclassicfilm. com.

ONGOING Pet photos with Santa. Daily, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Golf Mill Center.

than two times the total amount of grant funding available this year.

The Small Equipment Grant committee, comprised of members of the fire service, examined the applications in a blind review,and recommended the $4 million in available grant money to be awarded to 193 of the fire departments who submitted applications.

A full list of fire departments that received Small Equipment Grants can be found at http:// www.sfm.illinois.gov.

Santa welcomes four-legged creatures too! Bring the family pet for photos with Santa on Monday evenings throughout the season. It makes a purrfect holiday greeting card.

Live Jazz Jam at Chambers.

Every Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

Chambers Seafood Grill & Chop House, 6881 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles. Come join us for dinner and live jazz. John Bany is one of Chicago’s best and most interesting bass players. His bass playing, in addition to his unique vocal style, has delighted audiences everywhere. He is a, veteran bass player, John has played at a number of festivals including: the original Big Horn (Ivanhoe, Illinois), the Chicago Jazz Festival (9 appearances), the Mid-American Jazz Festival (St. Louis, Missouri), Elkhart Jazz Festival (13 appearances) and the Atlanta World Music Fest.

FISH Seeking Volunteers.

Due to the economy, FISH is experiencing over a 40 percent rise in ridership. It is straining both the volunteer service level and budget. Since 1971, FISH volunteers have been serving Park Ridge and Maine Township residents by providing free rides to medical appointments.

To continue to provide a high level of service to all residents of Maine Township, FISH needs volunteers. Can you spare four hours per month to drive neighbors to medical appointments? To volunteer, call Ed Oken, President, 847 696-0761.

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Notre Dame College St. John Brebeuf celebrates Prep to host inaugural Polish and Irish heritages Project Muscle 5K Courtesy St. John Brebeuf

Event will take place on Notre Dame campus and neighborhood surrounding school Courtesy Notre Dame College Prep

Notre Dame College Prep will be hosting the inaugural Project Muscle 5K to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association on its campus on April 27. All funds raised from this event will be used to help send local kids with neuromuscular disease to MDA’s Summer Camp.

We are requesting your support of this year’s Project Muscle 5K through your financial support as a Race Sponsor, to be recognized at the event.

The event will take place on the Notre Dame campus and the neighborhood surrounding the high school. Check-in will begin at 9 a.m. and the race will begin at 10 a.m.

To take part in the event, we ask that each participant raise a minimum of $20. A free “Project Muscle” t-shirt and wristband will be given to anyone who raises $40 or more in appreciation of their efforts.The top fundraiser will win a Sony PlayStation 4 and the second place fundraiser will win a 32” LED TV. Additional prizes for the other top fundraisers will be announced shortly.

Our goal is to raise $10,000, and through your support we can make this goal possible.

Please consider this opportunity to bring new hope

more info ...

Project Muscle 5K To donate, register or for more information you can go to: www.mdaevent.org/ projectmuscle5k Or contact the Project Muscle Team at: Amanda Konopka (MDA) akonopka@mdausa.org or 312.254.0632 Conor Williams: (NDCP) c_ williams2498@yahoo.com or 773.899.3501 Pat Hennelly: (NDCP) patrick_hennelly@yahoo.com or 773.369.6034 Steve Nowotarski: sdnowotarski@gmail.com or 312.350.6915 Mrs. Prugar (ND Student Council Moderator): mprugar@nddons.org or 847.779.8631 to the life of a person faced with a muscle-wasting disorder, who depends on MDA for help.

MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing Muscular Dystrophy, including ALS and other related diseases by funding worldwide research. In addition to funding more than 330 research teams, MDA maintains a national network of some 200 hospital-affiliated clinics; orchestrates hundreds of support groups for families affected by neuromuscular diseases and facilitates extraordinary local summer camp opportunities for thousands of youngsters fighting progressive muscle diseases.

The campus at St. John Brebeuf (SJB) Parish in Niles was a busy place March 8.

With its parking lots filled to the brim, SJB hosted Polish mass followed by a stunning concert

by The Lira Singers, a nationally renowned performing group of singers and dancers of traditional Polish music.

The Niles Bugle sponsored the concert.

At the same time, SJB was hosting the Annual St. Patrick’s Day dinner of the area Knights of Columbus for several hundred people from surrounding parishes.

The traditional meal of corned beef and cabbage was topped off

with Irish dancing and several rounds of raffles for cash and prizes. The famed Shannon Rovers pipe and drum corps also performed.

The Polish concert was the latest in a series presented by SJB’s Music Director Marek Rachelski as part of the parish’s celebration of its 60th Anniversary.

The celebration started last year with a string of events including an outdoor mass, picnic, gala dinner and a rousing Christmas concert of Handel’s Messiah conducted by Rachelski.

SJB’s multi-year outreach “To Teach Who Christ Is” has involved surrounding parishes and community in general.

The efforts have welcomed many back to the church and exposed non-Catholics to the range of groups, ministries and education available at the Niles campus.

For example, as a good neighbor, the parish created a first-time outdoor ice skating rink on its school grounds during Catholic Schools Week earlier this year to the delight of area residents.

More concerts and parish activities are scheduled for the coming months.

For information about the Mission or SJB, visit wwwsjbrebeuf.org or call 847966-8145.

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