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our interactive Leaf & Branch Collection website and in the 2019 Community Calendar mailed to homes. Please note: The leaf pick up zone numbers are the same as the refuse pick up zone numbers. However, the leaf pick up days are different than the refuse pick up days.

2019 leaf & branch collection information The City of Des Plaines Publics Work Department is dedicated to assisting residents with the highest degree of service during leaf and branch collection season. Information about collection requirements and schedules is located on

yardwaste collection ends for the season the week of december 16, 2019

Yardwaste collection ends for the season the week of December 16 on your regular collection day. It will resume again in April.

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this thanksgiving, buckle up & designate a sober driver

thanksgiving 2019 impaired driving and occupant protection holiday mobilization

s Illinoisans gear up for one of the busiest travel times of the year, the Park Ridge Police Department announced its plans for a traffic safety campaign focusing on impaired and unbuckled drivers. Holiday traffic brings with it an increased risk for accidents. To ensure your family makes it to and from your Thanksgiving feast without incident, make a conscious choice to buckle up and plan ahead for a sober ride home. According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, 15 motor vehicle crash fatalities occurred in Illinois over the 2018 Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Five of the 15 deaths occurred in crashes involving at least one driver who had been drinking.

The Park Ridge Police Department and the Morton Grove Police Department is partnering with the Illinois State Police and local law enforcement across Illinois for the increased statewide effort. The high-visibility crackdown will run from Nov. 22 through the holiday weekend into the early morning hours of Dec. 2.

The “Click It or Ticket” and “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaigns are funded by federal traffic safety funds administered by IDOT. The crackdown runs concurrently with a media campaign reminding motorists that impaired driving has “Life or Death” consequences. Visit LifeOrDeathIllinois.com for more information.

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Niles-Maine District Library wins Top Workplaces award chicago top workplaces winners are recognized solely on anonymous surveys about the workplace Niles-Maine District Library has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2019 honor for the first time by The Chicago Tribune. The Library is one of two libraries recognized on the list of 150 companies and organizations in the Chicago region. “One of the staff members nominated us for the award, and I’m thrilled that the staff responded so positively,” said Executive Director, Susan Dove Lempke. “We may not have high salaries like some of the other winners, but the Library is a great environment and we feel valued by our community for the work that we share.” Chicago Top Workplaces winners are recognized solely on anonymous surveys about the workplace completed by their

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Sheriff announces Operation Deadly Distractions sheriff dart announced the operation during national teen driver safety week

employees. Seventy-five of the one hundred and four library staff members completed the survey. The survey was administered by research firm Energage, a leading provider of technology-based employee engagement. The survey measures several aspects of workplace culture, including alignment, execution, and connection, just to name a few.

“The Top Workplaces award is about much more than recognition and celebration,” said Eric Rubino, CEO of Energage. “Our research also shows that these organizations achieve higher referral rates, lower employee turnover, and double the employee engagement levels. It just goes to show that being intentional about culture delivers bottom-line results.”

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Update #2 on Threat at Niles West niles west high school principal karen ritter sent the following note to niles west parents and families at approximately 6 p.m. on november 20, 2019 to update them on a social media threat. dear niles west parents and families, I am writing to update you again about the social media incident this week. Please know that my intent is to be as transparent as possible to address your concerns, but also understand that there are details that I am not able to share concerning minors. Concerning the original Yolo message, the threat is not credible. With the student’s parent consent, I can share with you that the student who posted that message will not be in attendance for the rest of the week and will not return to Niles West. We take all threats seriously and notified students that they may receive disciplinary and/or legal consequences by sharing, responding to, and reposting the message. Today, a student replied to the original message which caused Skokie Police to investigate as a result. We want to reiterate that students should not repost/share/reply to such messages in any event. Students should instead refer concerning messages to the deans immediately. Finally, there was a miscommunication from a parent to the Skokie Police Department, which caused a police response to the

building. The police investigated and determined that there was no cause for concern. We will continue our increased police presence this week as a precautionary measure. Additionally, administrators will be present at student entrances in the morning. Beginning tomorrow and moving forward, as part of our increased security measures, we will ask students to present their ID as they enter the school. As always, the safety of our students and staff is our number one priority. Thank you for your patience and understanding in this matter. We understand the stress that these events cause, and our Student Services team is ready to provide support to all of our students. We encourage all of Niles West students, staff, parents, and community members to say something if they see something. Our safety is a collective responsibility. Please contact me with any questions or concerns. Outside of school hours, please call the Niles West security desk at (847) 626-2842, which is available 24/7. In addition, you can call the Skokie Police Tipline at (847) 933-8477 (TIPS).

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Cook County Sheriff’s Police have launched “Operation Deadly Distractions” to curb the rampant and dangerous use of cell phones by motorists, Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced at an October 23rd press conference with national safety experts. Sheriff’s Police began the operation’s weekly saturation and sting patrols today, targeting distracted driving in Niles and Palos townships. These targeted operations will be conducted throughout the county and are in addition to a heightened daily focus by all Sheriff’s Police on distracted driving, which the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says causes more than 3,000 deaths a year. “Put the phone down. You are

endangering yourself and everyone on the road when you are not paying attention,” Sheriff Dart said. “We are hoping that increased enforcement of these lifesaving laws, along with public awareness, will start to have an impact on what is now a disturbingly common habit while driving.” Sheriff Dart announced the operation during National Teen Driver Safety Week alongside representatives from the National Safety Council, the nation’s leading safety advocate for more than 100 years. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Nick Smith, chief operating officer for the National Safety Council, spoke at today’s press conference about the dangers of distracted driving and ways parents can help teach their children to avoid such behavior.

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NOV 1-DEC 6 SKOKIE letters from santa. Skokie Park District. Surprise your child with a letter written by Santa. Due to Santa’s extremely busy schedule, participants are encouraged to sign up early. Registrations forms are available at any Skokie Park District facility and online at www.skokieparks.org beginning November 1, 2019. Letters will be on Friday, December 13, 2019 to ensure delivery by Christmas Eve, December 24, 2019. Registration deadline is Friday, December 6, 2019. NOVEMBER 29 JOLIET light up the holidays festival & parade. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. at the Joliet City Center Partnership 116 N Chicago St #101, Joliet, IL. Light Up the Holidays Festival and Parade is held on the Friday following Thanksgiving each year. Activities begin downtown as early as 10:00 a.m., and include the Fantastic Fun Fair in the Joliet Area Historical Museum’s auditorium, as well as activities in the Joliet Public Library, Jitters Coffeehouse, Chicken-n-Spice, Chevere Latin Cafe, JJC City Center Campus and more. The Rialto Square Theatre’s annual holiday festivities add to the holiday spirit in Downtown Joliet. Christmas Tree Lighting begins at 5:15 p.m. in Van Buren Plaza followed by the Light Up The Holidays Parade at 5:30 p.m. NOVEMBER 30 CREST HILL fourth annual crest hill winter festival. 4-7 p.m. at 1610 Plainfield Road, Crest Hill, IL 60403. Crest Hill’s 4th Annual Winter Festival will be held at the City Hall parking lot. This year’s live entertainment will be local Crest Hill band, The Jib Brothers Band. As always, there will be horse and hayrack rides, live reindeer, pony rides, and local businesses on hand to ring in the holiday season. Santa Claus has confirmed he will make an appearance as well. The mayor will be doing an annual lighting ceremony with very special guests, so you won’t want to miss this year’s event. NOTE: Parking will be available at El Guero, Chase Bank, and the South Weber Plaza. Knapp Road will be closed from 3:30 - 7:30 p.m. NOVEMBER 30 WESTMONT rotary club ugly sweater 5k. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Knights of Columbus Hall. Join family and friends for the Ugly Sweater 5k through the streets of Westmont. The race will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Burlington Ave. Participants registered before November 18 will be guaranteed a race shirt; pre-registration can be done online at westmontrotaryclub.org or by paper forms which will be at the Community Center. Race Day registration will be held from 8:00-8:45 a.m. on November 30. Medals will be presented to our first three finishers and awards will be presented in all other age categories. Awards and refreshments will be provided at the completion of the race. All fitness levels are welcome to participate. NOVEMBER 30 LOCKPORT christmas in the city. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Lockport Public Library. All are welcome to join us for Christmas crafts in the Community Meeting Room, then stroll down the Orchard Room for on-going holiday cartoons.

column >> dave says

Dave Says: Setting aside money for a wedding

there’s not really a baby step for weddingsit should probably come after baby step 5 dear dave, We recently started following your plan, and it has made a huge difference in our financial outlook and our marriage. When it comes to the Baby

Steps, when do you recommend setting aside money for a wedding? We have a daughter, and we want to be able to do as much as possible for her when the time comes.

JIM DEAR JIM, That’s a good question. There’s not really a Baby Step specifically for weddings. In my mind, it should probably come after Baby Step 5—setting aside a college fund for your kids. Maybe part of this is the dad in

me, but in prioritizing these things I think a good education is more important than a big wedding. Don’t get me wrong, a wedding is a wonderful event and cause for lots of joy and celebration. But it’s also a one-day event. Plenty of people have inexpensive, beautiful weddings, and enjoy long, wonderful lives together!

dave * Dave Ramsey is CEO of Ramsey Solutions. He has authored seven best-selling books, including The Total Money Makeover. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 16 million listeners each week on 600 radio stations and multiple digital platforms. Follow Dave on the web at daveramsey. com and on Twitter at @DaveRamsey.

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