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IDOT, ISP, Tollway urge motorists to prepare for winter driving

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STATE NEWS

Holiday Parking Secretary of State targeting abuse of disability parking during holidays SEE PAGE 5

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VILLAGE NEWS >> NILES-MAINE PUBLIC LIBRARY

Library to tweak unattended children policy Policy clean up clarifies responsibility and supervision BY IGOR STUDENKOV Bugle Staff @BugleNewspapers nweditor@buglenewspapers.com

The Niles-Maine Public Library Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve some changes to the library’s policy regarding unattended children during its Nov. 15 meeting. The changes came out of a discussion that took place during the Oct. 18 meeting. The trustees and staff talked about how young the children have to be in order to be unattended – something that is especially relevant given that many kids from the nearby Culver Elementary School wind up coming to the building once the classes are over. The resolution that was ultimately voted on more clearly spells out what the library is responsible for, what the parents are responsible for and emphasizes that children who are in second grade or younger must be supervised by a parent, a guardian or “a responsible person” at all times. As Arianne Carey, the library’s Youth Services supervisor explained during the Oct. 18 meeting, the main issue is how the staff should handle kids who are in the library for prolonged periods of time. She explained that the minimum age of supervision is based on grade rather than age because of the Culver students. The library staff can see when they’re coming because they tend to arrive in groups based on grade, so it’s easy to figure out who requires supervision under the policy and who doesn’t.

However, if the library set the limit based on age, the staff would have to figure out how old each child is – and, because children may have birthdays while they’re attending a grade, checking ages becomes that much more complicated. Carey explained that while the state law says that younger kids must be supervised by a “responsible person,” but doesn’t actually define the term. The staff does have an informal standard. “On informal level, an 11-yearold can be in charge of a little kid,” she said. During the meeting, library attorney Dennis Walsh advised the board that, unlike a school, the library staff doesn’t have “in loco parentis” authority. In other hands, they don’t act as guardians for the kids while they’re on the premises. The resolution that went before the board on Nov. 15 was based on Walsh’s suggestions during the previous meeting. While the previous version of the policy simply stated that the library staff isn’t responsible for children, the newly approved version explicitly states that parents are the ones who are responsible for children’s supervision and safety. And while the previous version of the policy stated that kids who haven’t reached first grade “should” be supervised, the new version states they “must” be supervised, and specifies that the “responsible person” should always be present. The policy also tweaked the language dealing with misbehavior. While the previous ver-

“I don’t think it changed the substance of what our policy is, but it certainly gives us some disclaimers ... This is probably a good clean-up of policy on unattended children.” -NILES LIBRARY BOARD TRUSTEE KAREN DIMOND

sion of the policy says that children are free to use the library so long as they don’t misbehave, the new version adds the language specifying that they can’t violate any library policies. It beefs up the language stating that parents are responsible for disciplining their children, stating that parents should consider the well-being and safety of their children and other patrons alike. It also specifies that, if child does misbehave, librarians can give a warning. If misbehavior persists, the children will be asked to leave the library. As before, kids can ask the library staff to use the phone in KidSpace section if they need to ask their parents/guardians to pick them up. If children who haven’t reached eighth grade are in the library by closing time, the staff would try to reach the parents – if that doesn’t work, the kids get turned over to the police. As the new policy came up for vote, Niles Library Board Trustee Karen Dimond described it as simply housekeeping. “I don’t think it changed the substance of what our policy is, but it certainly gives us some disclaimers.” she said. “This is probably a good clean-up of policy on unattended children.”


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VILLAGE NEWS >> NILES

Former trustee running for County Board Niles business owner Krzystof “Chris” Hanusiak is aiming for a higher office on Cook County Board BY IGOR STUDENKOV Bugle Staff @BugleNewspapers nweditor@buglenewspapers.com

Two years after he lost his seat on the Village of Niles Board of Trustees, Niles business owner Krzystof “Chris” Hanusiak is aiming for a higher office – a seat on the Cook County Board of Commissioners. He is the only Republican candidate running to represent the 13th District, which includes the Niles Township portion of Niles, as well as Morton Grove, Skokie, most of the county’s North Shore suburbs near Lake Michigan and Chicago’s Rogers Park and West Ridge neighborhoods. Hanusiak told the Bugle that he decided to run because he was concerned about the way county spends its money, arguing that the taxes are too high and there isn’t nearly enough transparency. If elected, he will face off against whoever wins the Democratic Party primary, where incumbent Larry Suffredin is facing off against DePaul University student Bushra Amiwala. Hanusiak is also running for Republican Party committeeman on the Niles Township. Party committeemen work to elect their party’s candidates in the township, take part in the process of slating candidates and vote to fill vacancies created when their party’s candidate leaves office. Hanusiak said that, with the current committeeman retiring, he couldn’t pass up an opportunity to try to get involved with local Republican politics. A native of Lebork, Poland, he came to United States with his family in 1972. After graduating from Carl Schurz High School, he joined the U.S. Navy for a few years, serving in Operation Desert Storm. After his tour ended, he attended Wright City College and University of Illinois at Chicago.

Upon graduating, he worked as a programmer and database administrator for a few companies before striking out on his own, founding Royal Kitchen and Bath Cabinets. Hanusiak and his family moved to Niles in 1998. He became involved in local community. He was one of the residents who led the effort to revive the Friends of the Niles Library, where he currently serves as president. He ran for mayor in 2009 in a first election after long-time mayor Nicholas Blase was convicted of fraud and tax evasion. While Hanusiak lost, his former opponent Robert Callero appointed him to what was then known as the Niles Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals. And after trustee and fellow 2009 mayoral candidate Kim Biederman resigned in Nov. 2009, Callero appointed him to fill the resulting vacancy effective Jan. 26, 2010. Hanusiak subsequently ran to keep his seat during the 2011 election and won. After Callero decided not to run for re-election, he tried running for mayor again during the 2013 election as part of a slate, only to lose to then fellow trustee Andrew Przybylo. Over the next two years, the two clashed on a number of issues, including the Niles inspector general appointment process, the fate of the Leaning Tower of Niles, tax incentives for certain businesses and the way the village handled the referendum that stripped Niles mayors of the power to fill trustee vacancies. Hanusiak ran for re-election in 2015 but lost to Przybylo-backed Niles Forward Party slate. For the next two years, the former trustee didn’t have any involvement in the political process

“I’m sick and tired of a bunch of politicians increasing their power at the expense of the citizens that they should be protecting. Citizens want to know on who and what their tax monies are being spent on. No more voting for billion dollar budgets without details and budgetary analyses... ” - COOK COUNTY BOARD REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE KRZYSTOF “CHRIS” HANUSIAK

save for occasionally commenting during village board meetings. But on Sept. 28, Hanusiak anounced that he would run for Sufferdin’s seat. When asked about why he was running, he didn’t mince words. “I’m sick and tired of a bunch of politicians increasing their power at the expense of the citizens that they should be protecting,” Hanusiak said. “Citizens want to know on who and what their tax monies are being spent on. No more voting for billion dollar budgets without details and budgetary analyses.” The 13th District has been represented by Democrats for the past few decades. Hanusiak said that a major problem with the Democratdominated board was that it tended to vote for “larger budgets to satisfy their political goals.” “I will only support expenses that are proven to be needed by managerial standards not political ones,” he said. Hanusiak said that one of the major ways to reduce costs was to cut “paper-pushing” jobs and reducing administrative costs. He also felt that the county should be using technology to reduce day-to-day expenses. “The court system should use video conferencing for special adjudications to lower costs and also to increase safety,” Hanusiak

said. “The county should be using adjudication officers for nonfelony crimes, instead of using judges, to reduce court caseloads, travel time, security services, etc.” He said that public safety and “services that protect rights of residents and businesses” should be Cook County’s main priorities. Hanusiak believed that the Cook County Health and Hospitals System needs a look. He said that he does support CountyCare – a county-run Medicaid expansion program funded largely through federal dollars as part of the Affordable Care Act – because it helps reduce the county’s healthcare costs on the long run. “The CountyCare system has been working in a positive way by getting preventative care to those that have applied to the system, which then lowers health care costs by not overloading emergency rooms,” Hanusiak said. Over the past few months, both Sufferdin and Amiwala expressed support for the Cook County minimum wage increase, with Sufferdin strongly opposed, while many municipalities – including Niles, Morton Grove and Park Ridge– decided to opt out of it. Hanusiak said that he believed the issue should be left to municipalities. When asked what his priorities would be if elected, Hanu-

siak listed four: developing a plan for property tax relief to stop the out-migration of Cook County homeowners; requiring “constant expenditure analyses” for major budget processes; streamlining management structure to remove “unneeded and redundant” positions; and making the Cook County Assessor’s office an independent agency that would be run by licensed Certified Public Accountants appointed by the county board. Hanusiak said that he is currently in the process of building the campaign organization and doing public outreach to build grassroots support. Under the Illinois law, the number of signatures candidates need to collect is based on how many votes their party’s candidate got in an electoral district where they’re running. As the result, Hanusiak has a lower threshold to meet than the Democratic candidates. According to the Office of the Cook County Clerk, he must get at least 189 signatures, while his Democratic counterparts must get at least 380. At the same time, Hanusiak has been running for Republican committeeman for Niles Township. He said that, after long-time Committeeman Joe Hedrick announced his retirement, the former trustee saw an opening to get more actively involved in the local Republican party. There is a plenty of precedent for elected officials from both major parties serving as committeemen. For example, Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison (R3rd) serves as a Palos Township Republican committeeman. Hanusiak said that, if he gets elected committeeman, his priorities would be simple. “[My priorities would be] to promote the Republican Party,” he said. “To cease identity politics which sets citizen against citizen unnecessarily. [To advocate for] equal application of law and order for all Americans.”


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COMMUNITY BULLETIN

IDOT, ISP, Tollway urge motorists to prepare for winter driving Motorists should practice basic winter driving skills and build extra time into their schedules As bitter cold creeps into Illinois, the state’s frontline weather responders remind motorists that preparation can help take the bite out of winter this season. The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and the Illinois Tollway encourage motorists to prepare for wintry driving conditions and remember: “Winter Weather - Get it Together.” “Winter weather can be unpredictable in Illinois, but preparation today will make a safer tomorrow,” said Illinois Transportation Secretary Randy Blankenhorn. “Drivers should start easing into those winter driving behaviors now. Our snow-and-ice teams are ready, as always, to make this a safe, successful winter driving season.” Throughout the winter, especially during adverse conditions, motorists should practice basic winter driving skills and build extra time into their schedules. As part of the “Winter Weather - Get it Together” campaign, all travelers are encouraged to follow these simple rules and tips during the coming months: Always wear a seat belt. It’s the law in Illinois. • Slow down. Slower speeds, slower acceleration, slower steering and slower braking all are required in winter driving conditions. • Drop it and drive. Put down the handheld devices - it, too, is the law in Illinois. • Don’t crowd the plow. A snowplow operator’s field of vision is restricted. You may see them, but they may not see you. • Avoid using cruise control in snow and ice. • Watch out for black ice on roads that appear clear but can be treacherous. • Be especially careful approaching intersections, ramps, bridges and shady areas. All are prone to icing. • Do not travel during bad

weather unless absolutely necessary. If you do have to make a trip, check the forecast and make sure someone is aware of your travel route. Consider taking public transportation if it is an option. • Prepare an emergency kit that contains jumper cables, flares or reflectors, windshield washer fluid, a small ice scraper, traction material, blankets, non-perishable food and a first-aid kit. • Carry a cell phone and a car charger in case of emergency. • Follow Scott’s Law. Slow down and move over for stopped emergency, construction and maintenance vehicles. For a list of suggested maintenance for your car, visit the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration’s winter driving website. “Winter weather causes extremely dangerous driving with black ice and white out conditions,” said ISP Director Leo P. Schmitz. “Plan ahead by checking your windshield wipers, vehicle fluid levels, proper tire inflation and tread depth. Remember to avoid unnecessary lane changes and as always, reduce your speed and increase following distances. Don’t crowd the plow. Give them room to work. A snowplow operator’s field of vision is restricted. You may see them, but they may not see you.” Before leaving the house, drivers are encouraged to check GettingAroundIllinois.com for continually updated information on winter road conditions, weather radars, road and bridge closures and other trafficrelated information. The site was recently redesigned in a mobilefriendly format providing a more

convenient way to access important information quickly. The winter road conditions map gives travelers the ability to zoom in to their location, travel route or destination and get real-time road conditions. At any time, motorists can check travel conditions by calling 1-800-452-IDOT (4368) or 1-800-TOLL-FYI. “Winter weather can make driving challenging for our customers, so our priorities are to keep the roads clear and provide roadway information to help drivers safely reach their destinations,” said Illinois Tollway Executive Director Greg Bedalov. “In return, we ask our customers to protect themselves and our workers by slowing down and increasing their distance from other vehicles, particularly during storms and severe weather.” For the upcoming winter, IDOT will have more than 1,700 trucks available for deployment to plow almost 16,000 miles of roads statewide, the equivalent of driving from Springfield to the tip of South America and back. Last year, IDOT spread almost 305,000 tons of salt statewide. This winter, salt domes throughout the state are at capacity, with more than 550,000 tons on hand. Four hundred brand-new snow plows are ready to be deployed throughout the state. The new trucks are more energy efficient and will reduce air pollution. The Illinois Tollway is prepared to deploy its fleet of 196 snowplows for winter storms and has stockpiled more than 87,000 tons of salt to keep its 294-mile system of five tollways clear and safe for its 1.6 million daily drivers. Please follow IDOT on Facebook and Twitter for updates on travel throughout the winter.


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COMMUNITY BULLETIN >> SECRETARY OF STATE

Sec. of State targeting abuse of disability parking Effort marks 11th year Secretary of State Police conducting shopping center stings Secretary of State Jesse White announced today that Secretary of State Police will conduct statewide parking stings targeting individuals illegally parking in spaces reserved for persons with disabilities at shopping malls beginning Nov. 24. Secretary of State Police will enforce the provisions of the Parking Program for Persons with Disabilities at shopping centers in Aurora, Bloomington, Carbondale, Chicago, Fairview Heights, Oak Brook, Orland Park, Peoria, Rockford, Schaumburg, and Springfield. Nov. 24 marks the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season and one of the busiest shopping days of the year. Other enforcements will take place during the holiday season in Chicago, the suburbs and through-

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Secretary White urges individuals to report abuse of parking spaces for people with disabilities by calling 217-785-0309. Callers should be prepared to report placard and license plate numbers as well the as the location of vehicles. People can also report abuse via the Secretary of State’s website at www. cyberdriveillinois.com and complete the Parking Program for Persons with Disabilities Abuse Complaint Form.

out the state. “Our mission is not to issue tickets, but to ensure that accessible parking spaces are available to those who need them,” White said. “Parking illegally in a space re-

served for people with disabilities means a possible driver’s license suspension and a hefty fine, money which could otherwise be used on gifts. Remember, if you don’t belong there, don’t park there.” Drivers caught misusing a plac-

ard face a six-month driver’s license suspension and a $600 fine. Repeat violators will face a one-year driver’s license suspension and a $750 fine for a second offense; for third or subsequent offenses, violators will face a $1,000 fine plus a one-

year driver’s license revocation. The fine for parking in an accessible parking space without a disability placard or license plates can be up to $350 and using a deceased person’s placard or a fraudulent placard can result in a $2,500 fine and one-year revocation of a driver’s license. Currently, 627,281 permanent disability placards and 51,416 disability license plates are registered in Illinois. Secretary White urges individuals to report abuse of parking spaces for people with disabilities by calling 217-785-0309. Callers should be prepared to report placard and license plate numbers as well the as the location of vehicles. People can also report abuse via the Secretary of State’s website at www.cyberdriveillinois.com and complete the Parking Program for Persons with Disabilities Abuse Complaint Form.


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ARIES

MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

Play to your strengths. The more you stretch mental and physical muscles the stronger you will become. In the week ahead use your time wisely. You may be distracted by timewasting ideas and projects.

GEMINI

M AY 2 2 T O J U N E 2 1

Act with accuracy. Brainstorm new techniques and methods with a partner and put them in place with a deft hand. Your wisdom and leadership abilities are on display, especially in the workplace, as this week unfolds.

LEO

J U LY 2 3 T O A U G U S T 2 1

Make the best use of your abilities in the week ahead. You may not be able to see it or poke it with a stick but you have what it takes to make the grade in the business world. Someone close might be a stickler for details.

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60 TINY “SMASHING” TARGET 62 GEM MEASURE 63 __ OF EXPERTISE 64 WORKS ON THE LAWN 65 SUBWAY ENTRANCE 66 FISH HOME, AT HOME 67 GAME ON HORSEBACK 68 PIPED UP 69 GRINDS TO A HALT

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PLANETS, TO POETS GARDENING MOSS OVERSIZE COIF OPERA TEXT POET KIPLING “__ MOMMY KISSING ... “ 7 SANDY HILL 8 MADRID MISS: ABBR. 9 MARISA OF “MY COUSIN VINNY” 10 TOURING FIGURE SKATING SHOW 11 EMER. CASH SOURCE 12 CAVIAR 15 FEED THE NEIGHBOR’S CAT, SAY

21 “THE A-TEAM” MUSCLEMAN 22 ACTRESS ANNE 25 MILKED ANIMAL, IN KIDDIE-SPEAK 26 OLYMPIC STADIUM CENTERPIECE 27 MIDEAST SHIPS 28 HUNTING, CATLIKE 29 COMMON TYPEFACE 30 OLD FRENCH MONEY 31 PRACTICE FLY BALL, E.G. 33 POSTGRAD TESTS 38 SPREAD, AS SEED 41 DO OVER, AS A KITCHEN 44 THEY’RE DUG UP AT DIGS 45 GAVE OFF 49 YALIE 51 “YOU ARE NOT!” REBUTTAL 54 CHEERIOS GRAIN 55 OPERA SHOWPIECE 56 COLOMBIAN CITY 57 PERSIA, NOW 58 SEE TO 59 JABBERS 60 ROCK BAND NEED 61 AS WELL

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

It may be difficult to strike the perfect balance in social settings in the week ahead. You might vacillate about decisions because you are anxious to please others or too aggressive when you should politely wait your turn.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 22

You may be more interested in business than pleasure in the week ahead. Although you have ample drive and ambition to get ahead in the material world, be cautious when presented with financial opportunities.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

Place emphasis on lasting values and long-term comfort. In the upcoming week you can show your shrewdness as well as your empathy when dealing with business and financial matters. You sparkle in social settings.

SUDOKU

TAURUS

A P R I L 2 1 T O M AY 2 1

Things will work out for the best. Your judgment is best during the first half of the week. Accept any opportunities that come your way as even the smallest helpful act on your part can result in improved financial security.

CANCER

J U N E 2 2 T O J U LY 2 2

During the first half of the week your decision-making skills are at their best, especially when dealing with finances. Be sure to get the best of everything; quantity should not be confused with quality.

VIRGO

AUGUST 22 TO SEPTEMBER 23

Pursue an education in emerging trends. In the week ahead learn new things by visiting the library, exploring the internet or signing up for a class. Avoid potential frustrations by not taking on additional obligations.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

In the early part of the week you might be at your best when you mingle with others. Use your eagerness to knock on doors and ask for the sale. Don’t lose your momentum or the chance to get ahead by daydreaming.

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 23 TO JANUARY 20

Money isn’t everything, but it might be to you. Put some irons into the fire this week and they will burn red hot if they are destined to turn into something useful, but will slip out of your hands if they won’t.

PISCES

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

Some romantic fantasies can come true. You are likely to hit the target if you aim for lasting affection in the week to come. Reassess financial matters and consider changes that can make significant improvements.

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Kokosioulis, Petersen lead 2017 Voyager Media All-Area team BY MARK GREGORY Sports Editor @Hear_The_Beard mark@buglenewspapers.com

When Maine South fell to eventual Class 8A state champions Lincoln-Way East in the state semifinals this season, it stopped the Hawks from defending its state title – this year in Huskie Stadium in DeKalb at Northern Illinois University. For senior running back Fotis Kokosioulis, the loss only delayed him getting on Brigham Field by a few months. The 5-foot-9, 173-pound running back has committed to play for Northern Illinois next season. This year he put up 1,626 yards on 182 carries and 24 touchdowns and never fumbled the football. He tacked on 31 receptions for 350 yards and five scores. For his efforts, Kokosioulis is the 2017 Voyager Media Offensive Player of the Year. “I looked at it as a compliment that teams tried to stop me,” Kokosioulis said. “It really helped us as a team if the opponent was trying to stop the run, it would open the passing game and then we could go back to the run. It was fun to be versatile and to be able to get the ball in the run game and pass game.” He is an Illinois High School Football Coaches Association AllState selection for Class 8A, was the CSL South Offensive Player of the Year, is nominated for the Academic All-State team with a 3.54/4

GPA and is a candidate for the Illinois Gatorade Player of the Year. For his career, Kokosioulis passed 2009 Voyager Media Player of the Year Matt Perez for school records with 3,952 yards rushing and 58 touchdowns as well as racking up 6,351 all-purpose yards and 73 total scores. “(Perez) was awesome and we watched his highlights and to be able to pass him meant something a lot for me,” Kokosioulis said. “I couldn’t have had any of these records without my team. Not only did the line block for me, but the receivers blocked for me once I was past the line. I hope there is a kid out there watching me and trying to be as good or better than me – that would be great. Coach (David) Inserra talks all the time that we have to play for the people that came before us, playing now and the ones that are going to come. So, it is cool if someone out there looks up to me and wants to pass me.” Inserra said it was not only his talent that helped Kokosioulis get to where he got in the program record books. “He not only holds all the records, but he may hold the record for showing up and giving 100 percent every single day,” said Inserra. “He is the toughest competitor and never took a short cut and that is why he has those records. He has never in his life taken a short cut and that says a SEE ALL-AREA PAGE 8

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Maine South’s Fotis Kokosioulis is the 2017 Voyager Media Offensive Player of the Year.


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lot about him and his family. “At his size, he takes a pounding and he has never missed a day of practice and never missed a play and that is what I am most proud of Fotis for.”

DEFENSIVE POY Benet Academy advanced to the IHSA Class 7A state semifinal game for the second-straight season this year and after suffering injuries on the offensive side of the football all season, it was the defense that really stepped up and helped carry the Redwings. The Benet defense allowed only 17.5 points per game this season, including five games holing teams to less than 14 points and a pair of shutouts – including a blanking of No. 1 seed Rockton Hononegah on the playoffs. At the center of that defense was senior Devin Petersen, who posted 167 tackles on the season, including 54 solo tackles. He had 12 tackles for loss, two sacks, four forced fumbles and one interception. For his efforts, Petersen is the 2017 Voyager Media Defensive Player of the Year. “I consider him the heart and soul of our defense,” said Benet coach Pat New. “He is one of our hardest workers and we hate losing him because kids like that only come around one in a while. He has great football IQ, he loves the game and he is your prototypical middle linebacker.” Like all team players, Petersen shined the light on his teammates for his success. “I was very happy with how I played this year. My goal was to play better than I did last season and I think I accomplished that,” he said. “But all together, it was everyone and every single person helped. You can give the credit to certain people but everyone did their job and got us to where we are at.” And while Benet fell short of the ultimate goal of playing in a state title game two years in a row, Petersen knows what being in the final four back to back seasons means. Petersen is still looking at options for next season, but will play football on the college level. The rest of the All-Area team members are:

JAXON AUBRY JOLIET WEST Junior quarterback completed 130 of 228 pass attempts this season for 2,001 yards and 15 touch-

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JACK BENISH BENET Defensive end tallied 97 tackles, 26 solo and 25 tackles for loss. He posted 13 sacks, 15 hurries, forved four fumbles and intercepted one pass.

MAX CHRISTIANO MINOOKA Offensively, he caught 19 passes for 272 yards and a team-best five touchdowns. On defense, he posted 48 total tackles with one interception. Also returned kicks.

lead blocker.”

KE’VON JOHNSON JOLIET CATHOLIC Tallied 894 yards on 127 carries this season and caught 12 passes for 116 yards and 11 total touchdowns. The three-year varsity player for the Hillmen, he was an ESCC AllConference selection. “Pound for pound, he is one of the toughest kids around,” Jaworski said. “He is a dynamic player in space.”

RYAN LAULE JOLIET CATHOLIC

Prime target in the Benet pass attack, he hauled in 44 passes for 710 yards and five touchdowns.

Junior center who paved the way for an explosive JCA running attack in the tough ESCC. The two-year varsity player is an ESCC All-Conference selection.

OMARI FERGUSON JOLIET WEST

DASHAWN MALLORY BOLINGBROOK

Favorite target of Aubry, the senior wide receiver hauled in 34 passes for 861 yards and 10 TDs.

Senior defensive lineman was as disruptive as they come in the state this season. He tallied 23 solo tackles on the season, to go with 24 assists and posted 22 tackles for loss. He had four sacks, six pass breakups, three forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and one blocked kick. He was named to the IHSFCA Class 8A All-State team.

JACK ESCHENBACH BENET

TY GAVIN NOTRE DAME The do-it-all junior was the Dons top player, never leaving the field. He played offense, defense and all special teams. His bread and butter was as a running back, where he rushed for 1,217 yards and 19 touchdowns. He also had 23 catches for 305 yards four scores. Overall he posted 1,522 yards from scrimmage and 23 TDs. Gavin was the MVP of the East Suburban Catholic Conference.

TOM GUSTAFSON PLAINFIELD CENTRAL On defense, he posted 118 tackles, two sacks, 14 tackles for loss, one interception, forced one fumble and recovered two and scored one defensive TD. Added six offenive TDs.

TYLER HAASE MINOOKA He has a total of 76 tackles this season, 31 solo to go along with two interceptions, one forced fumble, one recovered and a pair of defensive scores.

KEENAN HAILEY JOLIET CATHOLIC The junior carried the ball 161 times on the season for 942 yards and four touchdowns. “He is a physical, downhill runner who punishes tacklers,” said JCA coach Jake Jaworski. “Also led the way for Ke’von (Johnson) as a

tackles, forced one fumble, had four pass break ups and blocked three kicks. He also had three interceptions – all of which were returned for touchdowns of 36, 44 and 55 yards.

ZACH NADLE PLAINFIELD NORTH On offense he hauled in 28 passes for 366 yards and four TDs and added on a pair of rushing scores. On defense, contributed 99 total tackles, including 54 solo – both team highs. He had five pass break ups and forced a pair of fumbles.

JOHN O’SULLIVAN MAINE SOUTH The all-CSL senior completed 166-of-267 passes for 2,349 yards and 22 touchdowns against only eight interceptions. He carried the ball 49 times for 128 yards and seven more scores. “He can make any throw and has to make many pre and post snap decisions in our high tempo, complex offense,” Inserra said.

TANNER PLOWMAN WESTMONT Linebacker posted 91 total tackles, including 55 solo, to go with one sack, 18 tackles for loss and a pair of forced fumbles.

DILLON MCCARTHY PLAINFIELD NORTH

QUENTIN PRINGLE BOLINGBROOK

The Tigers’ version of the Swiss Army knife, McCarthy rushed 83 times for 554 yards and 10 touchdowns and caught 25 passes for 370 yards and four TDs on offense. On defense, he had 51 tackles, 4.5 for loss to go with four pass break ups and four interceptions. McCarthy also added one defensive and one special team’s touchdown.

Carried the ball 129 for 1,049 yards and scored 12 rushing TDs on the season. Was one of only three area backs to surpass 1,000yard mark and rushed for 421 yards in a game this season, good for 18th on the all-time single game list.

SHANE MCGRAIL PLAINFIELD NORTH Defensive end posted 58 tackles on the season, including 6.5 quarterback sacks and seven tackles for loss. He forced one fumble and recovered a pair this season to go with two blocked kicks and a defensive touchdown.

A ball hawk strong safety, he had nine interceptions on the season to go along with 86 tackles, including 26 solo. He posted six tackles for loss, two pass breakups, two fumble recoveries and one defensive touchdown. He also tallied a pair of offensive scores. He was named to the IHSFCA AllState team in Class 7A.

BRADY MILLER PLAINFIELD NORTH

COLIN SCHUSTER MINOOKA

Senior quarterback completed 153 of 255 pass attempts for 2,197 yards and 18 touchdowns. He carried the ball 42 times for 354 yards and another score.

Played both sides of the ball for the Indians. On offense, he caught 21 passes for a team-high 375 yards and one TD. Defensively, he posted 41 tackles with four interceptions and one touchdown.

SIR MUHAMMED ROMEOVILLE Cornerback tallied 23.5 total

CONNOR REID BENET

DREW SHELLY

DOWNERS NORTH

Trojans’ workhorse this season, carried the ball 161 times for 924 yards and nine touchdowns, while catching 14 passes for 227 yards and one TD.

PETER SKORONSKI MAINE SOUTH Only a sophomore, the 6-foot-3 255-pounder already has offer to University of Illinois. Helped a line that allowed Kokosioulis and O’Sullivan to get the stats they got this season. He had 26 pancake blocks and eight 10yard blocks, while allowing only one sack on the season. On defense, he posted 18 tackles, three for loss, and recorded a pair of sacks. “He will be the best linemen in the state his senior year,” Inserra said. “He has a 4.30 GPA. He is a very special player.”

CAM STACY MAINE SOUTH As a wide receiver, the senior caught 48 passes for 792 yards and 12 TDs. As a free safety, he posted 61 tackles, one interception and one fumble recovery. Was named all CSL. He currently has a preferred walk-on offer at Illinois and full ride to Moorehead State. “He is a true difference maker,” Inserra said.

I’SHAWN STEWART BOLINGBROOK The prime target in the Bolingbrook pass game, the senior hauled in 35 passes for 589, a 16.8 yard per catch average and four touchdowns.

ANTHONY VESPO BOLINGBROOK Senior completed 92 of 148 for 1,577 yards on the season to go along with 15 touchdowns.

SERGIO VILLALOBOS DOWNERS SOUTH Senior was named to the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association Class 8A All-State team after posting 94 tackles, including 15 sacks and 36 tackles for loss. He had 22 quarterback knockdowns and forced three fumbles. He was the unanimous choice for West Suburban Conference Gold Defensive Player of the Year and was the DGS MVP.

DEREK WENTWORTH MINOOKA Junior offensive tackle helped the Minooka offense run and had a season-saving touchdown on a tackle lateral play in the playoffs.


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COLUMN >> DAVE SAYS

Law school grad can pay off his own debts You shouldn’t feel as if you’re obligated to continue making these payments DEAR DAVE, Our son is about to graduate from law school. He took out a loan to cover the cost, but we’ve always been debt-free and have been paying on it to help him out while he finishes his studies. The balance on the loan right now is around $30,000. He has a job waiting for him after he graduates, so we’re thinking about telling him it will be his responsibility to finish paying off the loan at that point. Is that wrong? PAT DEAR PAT, There’s absolutely nothing wrong with a young law school graduate earning a living and paying off his own debt. I hope he appreciates how generous you both have been, but you shouldn’t feel as if you’re obligated to continue making these payments after he finishes school and begins working. Now, if you decide to pay it off for him as a gift for successfully completing law school — and you’re in a financial position to

do so without hurting yourselves or your future — that’s fine, too. It would be another incredibly generous act. And in my mind, generosity of that magnitude should be met with gratitude and appreciation of equal measure. If you choose this route, let him know how and why you were able to give him this gift. Don’t hold it over his head or beat him up with it, but stress the importance of being wise with money, saving and investing, and staying out of debt in the future. Let him know if he’ll follow your example, he might be able to do the same kind of thing for his kids someday. That would be a wonderful thing to see, wouldn’t it? —DAVE DEAR DAVE, I know you advise most people to buy used cars. Do you have a rule of thumb for a mileage limit when it comes to buying a used vehicle?

PAUL DEAR PAUL, No, not really. Sometimes mileage alone can be a good indicator of the quality of a used vehicle, but that’s not always the case. I would also advise doing a little research, and maybe letting a trusted mechanic have a look to determine if there are any issues that might give you trouble soon. The more inexpensive, and cheaply made a car is, the more likely it becomes that it would be worn down by higher mileage. Some vehicles start to get a little ragged at 100,000 miles, while others — some of the better makes — are just getting a feel for the road at that point. Of course, a lot depends on your budget, too. Overall, I would advise you to look for something that has a good reputation, a solid history, and as little mileage as possible. There are good, used cars out there that will last for years! —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 13 million listeners each week on 585 radio stations and multiple digital platforms. Follow Dave on the web at daveramsey.com and on Twitter at @ DaveRamsey.

NEWS BRIEF >> OAKTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Dean of online learning looking to raise the bar In just over a month on the job as Oakton Community College’s dean of online learning, Raymond Lawson has been working diligently to find innovative ways to take the college’s online learning programs to the next level. Lawson, who previously served as the director of online learning and educational technology at McHenry County College (MCC), has over the last few weeks been steadfastly meeting with the college’s departments. “Right now I’m in discovery mode and learning as much as I can about Oakton’s online learning,” explains Lawson. “After the discovering and the needs assessment phases, I will work with my team on a strategic plan on how to move forward to advancing the college’s online learning programs.” Lawson says he expects to have his assessment finished in January 2018, noting, “This will serve as a good road map for the college to follow, and I’m ex-

cited about the opportunities for students to make the most of Oakton’s online learning programs. My goal is to increase support for students and faculty to assist them in being more comfortable in engaging in online learning.” Lawson is extremely passionate about online learning and its potential. While at MCC, he grew the college’s online learning presence by 11 percent over seven years. Before MCC, Lawson served as the program director for Kaplan Higher Education, where he designed and implemented online curricula for one of the world’s largest and most diverse educational providers. “You can be in Europe or anywhere in the world and take online classes,” Lawson adds. “Online learning is increasing exponentially, and that’s a fact, not a trend. Online learning is an essential part of the educational fabric and is becoming a mainstream for teaching in all colleges. This instructional method levels the playing field by giving everyone access to education from anywhere. It’s transforming the way people learn and teach.”

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SENIORS THROUGH DECEMBER 24 22nd Annual Christkindlmarket-Chicago.

Opens daily 11 a.m. Daley Plaza, between Dearborn, Washington and Clark streets, Chicago. Free Admission. Inspired by the Christkindlesmarkt in Nuremberg, Germany, which began in 1545, the Christkindlmarket Chicago brings a cherished German and European tradition with international flair and local charm to Chicago. christkindlmarket.com

THROUGH DECEMBER 22 Wonderland Express, opens daily 10 a.m.

Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, (847) 835-5440. Tis the season for family fun! Join us at the Garden for Wonderland Express, an annual holiday extravaganza featuring magnificent model trains, magical and glittering indoor snow, and meticulously crafted Chicago landmarks in miniature. Plus, see intricate ice carvings and hear beautiful music from carolers. chicagobotanic.org

DECEMBER 1 A holiday journey through Italy. 6:30 p.m.

Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, (847) 835-5440. All Aboard! Tutti a bordo! for a holiday journey through Italy. The Woman’s Board of the Chicago Horticultural Society presents the twelfth annual All Aboard! gala dinner amid the festive setting of Wonderland Express, the Garden’s indoor holiday exhibition. chicagobotanic.org.

DECEMBER 1 - JANUARY 7 Winter Wonderfest, Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago. Opens daily at 10 am. Packed with

indoor family fun, this delightful family tradition features 170,000 square feet of rides, giant slides, the Chicago Blackhawks Ice Skating Rink and holiday decor that is sure to get you into the holiday spirit. Closed on December 25. navypier.com

DECEMBER 1-2 Holly Days. All day at Harrer Park, 6250 Dempster

Street, Morton Grove. Two days of holiday activities that include the tree lighting, dog sled demo, ice sculptor demo, local entertainment, children’s activities & crafts and a visit with Santa.

DECEMBER 2 Santa Hustle Chicago 5K, 8 a.m. at Navy Pier

600 E Grand Ave, Chicago. Experience the magic of the Santa Hustle® 5K and Rudolph Run at Soldier Field. After the race, buses will shuttle runners to Navy Pier for a rocking after party offering dining, discounts, fun and more. navypier.com

Sequence Chicago. Cielito Lindo. 5 -7 p.m. at Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago. Free and open to the public! A nod to Chicago’s diverse art and music scene, Sequence Ch!cago celebrates local artists, musicians and cultural organizations by showcasing their works through this unique and exciting new performance series. The southwest corner of the Food Experience, across from Ben and Jerry’s. navypier.com.

DECEMBER 2-3 Holiday Magic. 10 a.m. at BrookField Zoo, 8400

W 31st St, Brookfield. Various events and activities through out the zoo. Light festival begins at 4 p.m.: 41-foot talking tree, train display, carolers, ice carvers, and much more. Enjoy a full schedule of nightly music and entertainment in the Pavilions.

DECEMBER 6 Park Ridge Civic Orchestra’s Holiday Concert. 7:30 p.m. at the Pickwick Theater, 5 S Prospect Ave, Park Ridge. Inspired by the enchanting Christmas ballet, the “Nutcracker” concert ranges from Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker Suite” to the stellar new classic, “Star Wars Suite by Williams. Other inspired orchestral pieces include Anderson’s Sleigh Ride and Christmas Festival. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.parkridgecivicorchestra. org, or call (847) 692-7726.

DECEMBER 8, 9 Amahl and the Night Visitors. 8 p.m. each night at at St. John Brebeuf Church, 8307 N Harlem Ave,

NEWS ABOUT ACTIVE SENIORS IN THE COMMUNITY THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2017 | BUGLENEWSPAPERS.COM Niles. Niles Metropolitan Chorus and Musica Lumina Orchestra presenting two performances of Menotti’s classic. For information, call 847-966-8145 or visit www.sjbrebeuf.org or www.nilesmetropolitanchorus.

DECEMBER 6 Holiday Cheers. 6 – 8 p.m., Burnstein Hall, Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, (847) 835-5440. Come to drink in the best of the season. Join us for tastings of local spirits, wine, and winter brews, while you enjoy the surrounding Wonderland Express exhibition with trains and more than 80 Chicago landmarks. Guests check in at Burnstein Hall and receive a wristband, tasting glass, and tasting sheet. Light fare and drinks will be available for purchase. chicagobotanic.org.

Park Ridge Civic Orchestra’s Holiday Concert. 7:30 p.m. at the Pickwick Theater, 5 S Prospect Ave, Park Ridge. Inspired by the enchanting Christmas ballet, the “Nutcracker” concert ranges from Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker Suite” to the stellar new classic, “Star Wars Suite by Williams. Other inspired orchestral pieces include Anderson’s Sleigh Ride and Christmas Festival. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.parkridgecivicorchestra. org, or call (847) 692-7726.

DECEMBER 8 AND 9 Amahl and the Night Visitors. 8 p.m. each night

at at St. John Brebeuf Church, 8307 N Harlem Ave, Niles. Niles Metropolitan Chorus and Musica Lumina Orchestra presenting two performances of Menotti’s classic. For information, call 847-966-8145 or visit www.sjbrebeuf.org or www.nilesmetropolitanchorus.

DECEMBER 9 AND 10 Breakfast with Santa. Various times. Chicago

Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, (847) 835-5440. Ticket price includes parking, a buffet meal, a visit with Santa, and exclusive access to Wonderland Express. chicagobotanic.org.

DECEMBER 9 AND 10 Holiday Magic. 10 a.m. at BrookField Zoo, 8400

W 31st St, Brookfield. Various events and activities through out the zoo. Light festival begins at 4 p.m.: 41-foot talking tree, train display, carolers, ice carvers, and much more. Enjoy a full schedule of nightly music and entertainment in the Pavilions.

DECEMBER 12 Handel’s Messiah-5th Annual DIY. 7 p.m. at St.

John Brebeuf Church, 8307 N Harlem Ave, Niles. For information, call 847-966-8145 or visit www.sjbrebeuf.org or www.nilesmetropolitanchorus.

DECEMBER 17 Christmas in Poland. 3 p.m. at St. John Brebeuf

Church, 8307 N Harlem Ave, Niles. Featuring the Lira Singers. For information, call 847-966-8145 or visit www.sjbrebeuf.org or www.nilesmetropolitanchorus.

DECEMBER 20 Sequence Ch!Cago: A Blues Christmas. 7-8:30

p.m. at Aon Grand Ballroom, Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago. Free and open to the public! A nod to Chicago’s diverse art and music scene, Sequence Ch!cago celebrates local artists, musicians and cultural organizations by showcasing their works through this unique and exciting new performance series. navypier.com.

DECEMBER 26-31 Holiday Magic. 10 a.m. at BrookField Zoo, 8400

W 31st St, Brookfield. Various events and activities through out the zoo. Light festival begins at 4 p.m.: 41-foot talking tree, train display, carolers, ice carvers, and much more. Enjoy a full schedule of nightly music and entertainment in the Pavilions.

FEBRUARY 11 Musica Lumina II. 3 p.m. at St. John Brebeuf

Church, 8307 N Harlem Ave, Niles. presenting Eastern Europe Shines. For information, call 847-9668145 or visit www.sjbrebeuf.org or www.nilesmetropolitanchorus.

WO L F Marie E. Wolf, 84, of Niles. Beloved wife of the late James L. Wolf;loving mother of James, Marie Fish, Patrick, Michael, the late Kevin, the late Donald, John (Donna), Sue (Tony) Vulpitta, and Thomas

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(Catherine) Wolf; cherished grandmother of 27; great grandmother of 15. Memorial and visitation was November 25 at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave. Niles. Funeral Mass at St. Juliana Church. Interment at All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to Rainbow Hospice 1550 Bishop Ct. Mt. Prospect IL. 60056 appreciated. For more info 847-966-7302.


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