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NILES-MAINE LIBRARY

Library opens Cubs vs. Sox exhibit Spring-long programs to highlight Chicago baseball culture BY IGOR STUDENKOV Bugle Staff @BugleNewspapers nweditor@buglenewspapers.com

The Miles-Maine District Public Library kicked off its new “Sox vs Cubs: Chicago Civil War” exhibit with a baseball pitch, hot dogs, Crackerjacks and a large check. The exhibit tracks the history of the two Chicago baseball teams, the way they were covered in the media and their fans. The exhibit had a “soft opening” in mid-February, but it was officially launched during the March 2 opening celebration. As Sasha Vasilic, the library’s Public Relations and Marketing Supervisor, explained to the Bugle, the library wanted to display something that would bring people together. And whether one roots for Cubs or Sox, he said, it was one of the few interests that most people throughout Chicago area share. For the last three years, NilesMaine Library has been hosting

exhibits inside the Franklin Hall – the second-floor newspapers and magazines area - during the spring. In 2016, it was an exhibit about the history of Chicago candy makers. In 2017, it was an exhibit about the history of pizza. The exhibits are scheduled in spring because the library doesn’t usually have any other major programs running and, unlike in winter, the weather isn’t usually cold enough to keep patrons away. As with the candy exhibit, the Sox vs. Cubs exhibit was created by the Elmhurst History Museum. “They really provide such quality exhibits and memorabilia pieces,” Vasilic said. The exhibit included detailed display boards, artifacts such as baseball bats and a tablet-based trivia game. The display boards included a map showing which parts of Chicago and its suburbs tend to favor which team and a detailed timeline of both teams’ his-

tories, complete with the changing names of their stadiums, the major players, historic uniform and logo designs, ownership changes and other major milestones. This time around, the exhibit was sponsored by Lincolnwood branch of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC). The branch was previously part of Chicago-based Private Bank, which the Torontobased CIBC acquired in 2017.

As it has been the case with other exhibits, the library is running Chicago baseball-themed events geared at different age groups. Most notably, Southpaw, the White Sox mascot, visits the library on March 18 and Clark, the Chicago Cubs mascot, visits on May 6. Vasilic said the library would be doing virtual reality demonstrations once a month. “The exhibit] is going to give us

another angle,” he said. “You can pretend to be in the field, like a baseball player.” Vasilic said that the library installed the exhibit around midFebruary. It held a grand opening on March 2 for library staff and officials, as well as officials from the Village of Niles, Niles Park District and East Maine School District 63. It held a more public kick-off on March 4. During the March 2 opening, guests could get hot dogs and treats courtesy of Richie V’s Hotdogs and Beef food truck and take pictures using the library green screen photo equipment. The opening ceremony began with Brian Gawin, CIBC marketing director, presenting a $3,000 donation to Nimes-Maine Library Executive Director Susan Lempke. “We thank you for letting us be a part of it, to allow us to support this fantastic exhibit, this great library,” he said. This partnership is an example of how we want to work and SEE BASEBALL PAGE 10

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PARK RIDGE COUNCIL

Murphy Lake zoning change proposed Zoning Commission charged to hold public hearing on amendment BY IGOR STUDENKOV Bugle Staff @BugleNewspapers nweditor@buglenewspapers.com

Almost 20 years after the Park Ridge City Council first tried to do something to prevent property owners around Murphy Lake from building out into the lake itself, the aldermen are giving it another try. During the Feb. 26 Procedures and Regulations Committee of the Whole voted 4-3 to send a zoning text amendment to the Park Ridge Planning and Zoning Commission. The amendment would require the city Zoning Administrator to review permits for any work that would affect the lake share to see if it would have “unreasonable impact” on the lake. The commission will hold a public hearing on the amendment and make a recommendation as to whether it should be approved. The city council can then either concur with the recommendation or override it – but the override would require the support of at least six out

of seven aldermen. Both supporters and opponents spoke during the Feb. 26 meeting. The committee was divided as well, with opponents arguing that the city shouldn’t get involved in something that would affect a relatively small portion of the population and potentially expose Park Ridge to lawsuits, while proponents argued that Murphy Lake was a unique city asset that should be protected, and that the risk of the lawsuit was a factor any time the city makes any kind of zoning decision. Ald. Nicholas Milissis (2nd) said that while he opposed the amendment, he was voting to send it to Planning and Zoning because he believed that it deserved to at least get a hearing. Murphy Lake is an artificial lake built from a gravel pit in the late 1950s, in what was then an unincorporated portion of Maine Township. While in most cases – including in the nearby Park Lake development – the property lines for the surrounding houses don’t

extend too far into the lake itself. But Murphy Lake property lines extend a few dozen feet into the water. So when the property owners want to infill the underwater portion of their lot, they can potentially expand far into the lake. In 1998, Murphy Lake Improvement Association asked Park Ridge to approve an ordinance that would make its restrictions against filling in the lake official on the city level. The city council wound up passing a resolution instructing the Park Ridge Director of Public Works to refuse to issue any permit for that kind of construction. But when, in 2016, Murphy Lake homeowner Oscar Marquis asked the city to enforce the resolution, city attorneys advised the staff that a resolution can’t actually affect grading regula-

tions – only an ordinance can. When the improvement association asked the city council to create an ordinance, the aldermen wound up suggesting that the association try to resolve the issue by themselves before the city steps in. After that failed, the aldermen instructed the city staff to come up with an ordinance that would create a zoning change to make it enforceable. Jim Brown, the Park Ridge Community Preservation and Development Director, told the aldermen that the ordinance was designed to be clear-cut and not too restrictive. “We wanted to draft the language that clearly indicated that some activities such as erosion control and sand infill on the beach wouldn’t be prohibited,” he said. “[And] we wanted a language that would not

be overly vague and it would be simple for staff to interpret.” Both he and city attorney Adam Simon indicated in the past that they opposed the ordinance – something they reiterated during the Feb. 26 meeting. In response to questions from Park Ridge Mayor Marty Maloney, Simon said that, if any of the property owners were to challenge the ordinance after it’s adopted, they would most likely do it by applying for a permit and suing once the permit is rejected. However, he did not rule out property owners challenging the ordinance itself – it would be harder to make the case, Simon explained, but not impossible. The attorney also told the aldermen that, if the ordinance isn’t adopted and one of the homeowners does the infill, MLIA and nearby property owners specifically would have grounds to sue. Association president Neal Salah maintained that, because they are an organization of concerned homeowners rather than a full-fledged homeSEE ZONING PAGE 5

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Lincoln pivotal in securing Springfield as state capital BY KATE SCHOTT OF THE STATE JOURNALREGISTER When state lawmakers head to the Capitol to do the people’s business, they travel to Sp r i n g f i e l d . But that wasn’t always the case. Springfield became the state’s third capital city in 1839. And the story of how Springfield became the capital is a tall tale … well, it’s a tale with an outcome scripted by nine tall men. Illinois has been governed from three cities and six buildings (one that was rented and five that were owned by the state), as told in an article in the 1975-76 edition of the legislative Illinois Blue Book. Kaskaskia was the first state capital after Illinois was admitted to the union in 1818, with the 29 House members and 14 senators in the first General Assembly of Illinois working in a rented two-story brick building at a cost of $4 per day. Yet by December 1820, the second General Assembly was meeting in a new building in a new capital city, Vandalia, which was a more central location within the state’s original 16 southern counties. Lawmakers agreed Vandalia would remain the capital city for at least the next 20 years. But it didn’t take long for many Illinois lawmakers - including a young state legislator who would go on to become the nation’s 16th president - to cite location as they began petitioning for the capital to be moved again. The argument this time for relocating was that the capital should be closer to the geographical center of the state. In 1833 the General Assembly decided to ask voters, via the next general election, to weigh in on where the capital should be, according to the Blue Book history. Vandalia, Jacksonville, Springfield, Peoria, Alton and the state’s actual geographical center were the options. Although Alton emerged with a slim majority, the results were ruled inconclusive. The idea of moving the capital continued to percolate, with talk put into action during the 1836-37 legislative session when Abraham Lincoln intro-

duced legislation that would move the capital to Springfield. He had the backing of eight legislative colleagues of the Whig Party who were called the Long Nine, as their aggregate height was 54 feet, according to the history provided in the 1975-76 Blue Book. An opponent to Springfield as the new location was a legislative foe Lincoln knew well; Stephen A. Douglas, who also was serving in the General Assembly and wanted Jacksonville to be the state capital. And the people of Vandalia weren’t about to give up easily: They built a new brick statehouse in an attempt to keep the legislature where it was. That effort was for naught, as after four balloting attempts Springfield received the majority of votes needed to move the state capital. There have been allegations over the years that the Long Nine traded favors in order for Springfield to emerge triumphant, although Sen. Paul Simon in his book “Lincoln’s Preparation for Greatness” disputed that notion. Regardless of how the decision came to pass, state government began operating in Springfield by the end of 1839. Work began in 1837 on a new Capitol building on the Springfield Town Square, with the first Capitol building providing room for the state House and Senate, the governor and other elected officials, as well as housing the Illinois Supreme Court, according to the book “A. Lincoln: His Illinois,” published by The State Journal-Register in 2008. As the state’s population grew, so too

did its government, and within a few decades a bigger building was needed to accommodate the elected officials. Construction began on the current Capitol building in 1868 and was finished in 1888, although lawmakers moved in about halfway through the construction process. The first building, now known as the Old State Capitol, remains and is often used for reenactments, performances, rallies and political speeches. As the state’s capital, Springfield has witnessed some of the most important political moments in Illinois history. It’s where Lincoln gave his “House Divided” speech, in which he condemned slavery. Almost 150 years later, it’s where Barack Obama announced in 2007 he was running for president of the United States. Of course, it’s also where four governors who later went to prison on various charges served as chief executive of the state. And as long as Springfield remains Illinois’ capital city, it will continue to be where some of the most politically important decisions about Illinois are made. Kate Schott is the editorial engagement editor at The State Journal-Register in Springfield. She can be reached at kate. schott@sj-r.com. Editor’s note: The weekly Illinois Bicentennial series is brought to you by the Illinois Associated Press Media Editors and Illinois Press Association. More than 20 newspapers are creating stories about the state’s history, places and key moments in advance of the Bicentennial on Dec. 3, 2018. Stories published up to this date can be found at 200illinois.com.

INSTAGRAM: Readers, attending a game in your area? Take a photo and tag @buglenewspapers for a chance to be featured! THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2018 | BUGLENEWSPAPERS.COM STORY FROM PAGE 3 owner association, they can’t force property owners who aren’t part of MLIA to do anything. Ald. John Moran (1st) asked Brown if the ordinance would make it easier to deny permits for work that would go too deeply into the lake. The director responded that it would “certainly make it much easier.” Ald. Marc Mazzuca (6th) said that he remained skeptical that the ordinance was needed at all, saying that the property owners could handle the issues on their own without dragging the city into the lawsuit. Moran responded that, as he saw it, any attempt to enforce any zoning regulation at all can lead to a lawsuit. Ald. Roger Shubert (4th), whose ward includes Murphy Lake, said

MELIKIAN S E GR E T I Hildegard Melikian Segreti, nee Prammer, 85, of Niles, beloved wife of the late Michael Melikian and the late Frank Segreti; loving mother of

L E M A NSK I Joann E. Lemanski R.N., nee Macey 85, of Niles, beloved wife of the late Frank Lemanski Sr.; loving mother of Michael (Margarete) Lemanski, Thomas (Denise) Lemanski, Mary (Paul II) Spiller, Frank Jr. Lemanski,

C A M PA N Y Walter J. Campany 90; longtime resident of Niles; U.S. Merchant

that he supported it. The city already tried to do something to protect the lake, he argued, and it was only fair that the city tries to do something to resolve the issue. Resident Steve Huening, who served as alderman from 1995-2003 said that he and some of his colleagues wanted to resolve the situation because, between the size of the lots and the shallowness of the lake, any major change to it could potentially affect the entire body of water. “It is the aggregate water volume that makes [lakes like Murphy Lake] viable and unavailable,” he said. “As beautiful in these lakes are, they’re fragile lakes. If [homeowners] are allowed to fill them in, they can have substantial impact of the lake.” A number of Murphy Lake residents attended the meeting. While some, like Marquis, spoke in favor, the meeting also saw attorney Sh-

antelle Bill address the committee on the behalf of resident Donald Schumacher. As she explained, her client didn’t want to do anything to damage the lake – but he objected to the city government regulating what he could do with his property. She also said that Schumacher expressed concern about having to get the city permission for every little change. If the city approves the ordinance, Bill said, her client would considering legal action. Moran responded that, while he trusted that her client meant what he said, the city had to think about what happens when the property passes on to somebody In the end, the aldermen voted 4-3 to send the ordinance to Planning & Zoning, with Mazzuca, Ald. Gail Wilkening (3rd) and Ald. Marty Joyce (7th) voting against.

Nick Melikian, Sonia (William) Anderson and Lucy Melikian; dearest grandmother of Joseph Melikian; dear step mother of Mary Segreti McNamara, Gina Dunkley, Joanne (Virgil) Bonifazi and Diane (Bill) McKenzie; fond step-grandmother of eight and step-great-grandmother of two; cherished sister of the late Johanna Puehringer (Reinhard) Steinmueller; fondest aunt of

Christian Puehringer, Karin Puehringer, Susanne Puehringer and Thomas Puehringer; greataunt of Verena. Visitation was at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N, Milwaukee Ave. Niles, March 2. Funeral Mass was March 3 at Our Lady of Ransom Church. Entombment All Saints Mausoleum. www. skajafuneralhomes.com

Nancy (Michael) Mueller and Julie (Timothy) Neenan; cherished grandmother of Paul III, Samantha (Joe), April (Matt), Kyle, Emily (Chris), Kayte, Alexa, Marissa, Molly, Lauren, Megan, Luke, Michaela, Patrick, Nicholas and Bridget; great-grandmother of Keagan and Elliott; Visitation was February 23 at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles, Funeral Maass was February 24 at St

Juliana Church Mass. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Joann was a dedicated nurse for 40 years and a devoted parishioner of St. Juliana parish for over 60 Years. In lieu of flowers, donations to Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, St. Juliana Parish or Journey Care Hospice appreciated. 847-966-7302 or sign guest book at www. skajafuneralhomes.com

Marine Veteran of WWII; beloved son of the late Morris and Mary Campany nee Jaski; dear cousin of Linda (Miguel) Lee, Ronald (Barbara) Jaski, Deborah (Leonard) Ross, Kenneth Jaski and Janice (Thomas) Dieschbourg. Visitation

was Sunday February 25 at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave. Niles. Funeral Services were Monday February 26. Entombment Memory Gardens Mausoleum. For more info 847-966-7302 or www. skajafuneralhomes.com

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ARIES

MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

Step up to the starting gate or you may end up at the back of the pack. In the week ahead roll up your sleeves and get down to business. Resting on your laurels will get you nowhere.

GEMINI

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

Sometimes great things need a little push to get started. You may have doubts as to whether a project is worth starting in the first place. Hold off until mid-week and re-evaluate your plans.

LEO

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

A period of indecision and doubt may work out for the best. Don’t be in too much of a hurry to make major purchases. Wait until the last half of the week to make important choices and decisions.

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SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

You might need a hearing aid to detect the voice of experience. Early in the week, you may ignore sound advice where your job or work is concerned. Count pennies carefully in the week ahead

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 22

Even the sharpest shooting cupid misses the mark occasionally. An object of your affection may receive mixed messages about your true intentions in the first half of the week.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

It is possible that you will be challenged to be precise rather than passive. You may feel drawn to shiny, attractive things in the first part of the week, but the beauty may not be lasting.

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TAURUS

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

Too much of anything is unhealthy. You may be confident in your professional abilities, but need a break this week. Step back from tedious projects to get your bearings before you finish a job.

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

You may have plenty of work, but by the end of the week you will have time to spend. Put free time to good use through creative outlets. Draw a picture, bake a cake or compose a symphony.

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Hold off on making major decisions or changes during the next few days. Wait until the second half of the week to enter into agreements, make commitments or hold a crucial meeting.

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Agree to disagree. Don’t let anyone change your opinions no matter how persuasive their arguments may be. In the latter half of the week your energy levels will be at a higher level.

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 23 TO JANUARY 20

Conflicts are best avoided. You may be fighting against conventional wisdom, but what seems like a hopeless situation will seem trivial and meaningless by the middle of the week.

PISCES

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You may be too understanding for your own good. Your intuitions could be far off base. Wait until the second half of the week to make a promise or begin an important creative project.

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BASKETBALL

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SEASON No. 5 Maine South falls to No. 4 Loyola in the IHSA Class 4A Maine South Regional final

BY ISI FRANK ATIVIE For the Bugle www.buglenewspapers.com

Last Friday was another rough week for Maine South as the No. 5 boys’ basketball team failed to capture the IHSA regionals title, falling to No. 4 Loyola 48-29 at Spector gym. “We didn’t execute the way we wanted to,” junior guard Fillip Bulatovic said. “Our shots weren’t following through, but that’s on us. And we should’ve played better offensively and focused more on rebounding.” Bulatovic and senior forward Grant Miller both tallied a team high nine points against Loyola. Maine South coach Tony Lavorato created some fireworks in the game and was issued a technical foul. “I made a coaching decision to ask for a technical foul,” Lavorato said. “I have so much respect for the officials, but I told the referees to give me a technical and that’s what I got.” To reach the title game, Maine South defeated Niles West Tuesday 61-42. Junior guard Essam Hamwi scored 23 points to help send the Hawks to the regional title game. The Hawks finished the season with an illustrious 22-8 record. Maine South had made

some improvement since they fell short against Deerfield in last year’s regional semifinals showdown 47-37. Lavorato was thankful and fortunate to coach the seniors that have contributed throughout their entire season. Beside Miller, fellow star forwards Tommy Gardiner and Lucas D’Alesio and point guard including point guard Michael George have been the blue collar work horses for Maine South. “Three out of those four guys were with me for three years,” Lavorato said. “Those four guys are better individuals than they are as players, but they’re still great players. We’re also a home grown program, and most of my players have been with me since they were in fourth grade. So everybody on our team has been a fourth grade basketball Hawk camper in the past.” Despite the departure of his leading seniors, Lavorato has another talented group that he believes can take his team to a higher level. Hamwi and Bulatovic are not the only junior prolific scorers for the Hawks; Danny Crane is also another young prospect who’s trying to make a name for himself. “Those are going to be the SEE HAWKS PAGE 8

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OAKTON

Gardner, McTague earn postseason honors Oakton Community College freshman guard Ava Gardner (Park Ridge, Maine South High School) was named to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region IV Division II District D All-Region Team as well as the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference (ISCC) All-Conference First Team. Gardner led the Owls in points (14.7), assists (2.4) and steals (2.0) per game. She also averaged 5.8 rebounds per contest on the season. “We are excited about Ava’s accomplishments as a freshman

and for her potential with the Owls next season,” says Head Coach Melissa Rauschenberg. “She has pure talent and athleticism on both ends of the floor with her solid defense, smooth left-handed shot and her ability to drive to the basket. We enjoyed watching Ava this year and look forward to her continued growth.” In addition, center Maddie McTague (Des Plaines, Maine East High School) earned a spot on the ISCC Second Team. The sophomore averaged 10.5 points, 8.3 rebounds and 2.2 blocks during the season.

“Maddie has grown so much as an athlete and leader in the last two years,” Rauschenberg adds. “She overcame many adversities and injuries to be one of our strongest players. We will miss Maddie and wish her good luck as she pursues her dream of becoming a police officer.”

MEN’S BASKETBALL Three Oakton Community College men’s basketball freshmen received postseason honors, highlighted by Jordan Irving (Morton Grove, Maine East High School) being named to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region IV Division II District 4 All-Region Second Team. Irving, a guard, led the Owls in scoring with 16.9 points per game after leading his high school in scoring during his junior and senior years. He also averaged 2.7 assists, 4.2 rebounds and 1.7 steals per game in 2017-18. “Jordan has excelled in a variety of skill sets this season at the request of the coaching staff,” Head Coach Mick Reuter says. “Throughout the season, he proved his ability to facilitate on the offensive end and execute defensively. He just continued to improve all season.” Two forwards also received recognition from the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference. Darius Jones (Glenview, Glenbrook South High School) earned first-team honors while Jaelin Ferrell, who hails from Louisville, Kentucky, captured a spot on the second team. The 6-3 Jones led the Owls in rebounds (9.4) and blocks (1.4) per game, while contributing 12.5 points per contest. Meanwhile, Ferrell delivered 15.9 points and 4.1 rebounds per game. “Darius is a versatile player whose ability to read the game grew as the season progressed,” Reuter explains. “His ability to impact the game on both ends of the court improved dramati-

HAWKS FROM PAGE 7 three pieces we got to build around, and we just need to get better.” Lavorato Jr said. “It will be interesting to see who will

cally each month. “Jaelin has been one of our most consist offensive players throughout the year. He is constantly in the gym looking to hone his skills.” The Owls finished the regular season with a 10-20 record and with Irving, Jones and Ferrell all slated to return next season, Reuter is already optimistic about the 2018-19 campaign. “We are excited for their continued growth in the future and can’t wait to see how they elevate our team next season,” Reuter adds.

The Oakton Community College baseball team is ready to ‘return to conquer’ after coming off a 2017 season that saw the Owls struggle with injuries and tough losses en route to a 25-28 season. Head coach Bill Fratto (428229), now in his 13th season, has built a winning tradition at Oakton and says he is ready to put the anomaly of a losing season behind him: “We want to regain our swagger this year, and with the experience of 15 sophomores, we have the ability to compete for a Region IV championship and head far in the playoffs.” Sophomore outfielder Tom Corlett (Park Ridge, Maine South High School) likes the way the Owls are shaping up for the season. “We have a lot of depth, and we have a very strong team,” Corlett says. “We’re going to be very tough to play against this year.” Fratto says that returning infielders Chris Broocolino (Schaumburg, Doral Academy), who batted .318; Sawyer Price (Colorado Springs, Colorado, Air Academy), who compiled a .306 batting average; and Lucas Karz (Mount Prospect, Prospect High School), who registered a .287 batting average, are expected to lead the way offensively. Freshmen outfielder Trevor

Heinlein (Chicago, St. Patrick High School), infielder Jeff Mustari (Des Plaines, Maine West High School), catcher Victor Pimentel (Calvary Christian Academy, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida), outfielder Marco Romero (Caracas, Venezuela), catcher Jack Splett (Wheeling, Wheeling High School), first baseman Dan Sullivan and infielder/outfielder Jose Vera are each expected to make an impact at the plate. On the mound, the Owls return three key starters from last season who combined for 13 wins: Alex Crinigan (Hampshire, Hampshire High School), Russell Langan (Park Ridge, Maine South High School) and Chase Pearce (Kokomo, Indiana, Kokomo High School). Freshmen Tommy Gertner (Northbrook, Glenbrook North High School), Luis Savigne (Hollander, Florida, West Park High School) and Joe Sullivan (Mundelein, Mundelein High School) will compete for the last two spots in the rotation. Sophomores Bailey Egan (Chicago, Mount Carmel High School) and Kyle MacRae (Northbrook, Glenbrook North High School) will play vital roles out of the bullpen. “We have good depth in our pitching staff and it will be important to see who emerges as the season continues,” Fratto says. “We will go as far as our pitching staff takes us and our bullpen will play a huge role in our team’s overall success.” The Owls open the season with two games against Century College at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis Monday, March 5, before embarking on a 10-game spring trip to Florida March 1017. Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference play begins at 2:30 p.m. Friday, March 23, at Elgin Community College. “I can’t wait to see how this team unfolds, as the players have worked extremely hard to prepare for the season,” Fratto says. “We just need to be focused on playing consistent baseball and get back to winning 40 games.”

stand up, who will commit to the game, and who will get better.” It has been 39 years since the hawks won their first and only state championship in boys’

basketball. Just like the girls’ team, the boys are hoping to recuperate and prepare to have an accomplished season by ending a long drought.

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said, probably feel the same way about their favorite teams. Lempke finished by saying that she felt that this exhibit, like no other, reflects the library’s mission. “We preserve the past, but we also focus on the future,” she said. “The teams and their fans exist both in the past and the future.” Karen Dimond, the current president of the Niles-Maine Library Board of Trustees, remembered growing up in rural Illinois and watching Cubs games on WGN. And, “every once in a while, “ she and her family drove to Chicago for a day to watch Cubs games at Wrigley Field. “It really drew me to the city, it

really made me [feel like] a place I wanted to go back to,” she said. “I hope this exhibit will also draw people to the Niles library. I think the exhibit and programs are going to draw more residents to the NilesMaine library, and they’re going to see all the other things and resources we have to offer.” Niles Mayor Andrew Przybylo praised the library for bringing the exhibit to the village. “It makes it so much easier to build community,” he said. After that, the officials gathered to cut the ribbon to officially open the exhibit. And, in keeping with the exhibit theme, Lempke and Przybylo threw baseballs.

partner with the community. We are very excited to be partners [with Niles-Maine Library].” On her part, Lempke thanked Gawin and his employer for the donation and thanked the “fantastic” library staff for doing their part to bring and assemble the exhibit. Reflecting on her history with baseball, she said that Indianapolis area, where she grew up, didn’t have much of a baseball culture. But she learned to appreciate baseball while visiting her grandfather in Jackson, Michigan and listening to Detroit Tigers games on the radio with him. Many patrons, Lempke

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRISTIANA TRUST AS TRUSTEE OF THE RESIDENTIAL CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES TRUST SERIES 2015-1 Plaintiﬀ, -v.ADAM KURZAWSKI, JADWIGA KURZAWSKI, CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Defendants 2015 CH 08853 9219 ASHLAND AVE Niles, IL 60714 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 16, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 17, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9219 ASHLAND AVE, Niles, IL 60714 Property Index No. 09-14-205-001-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $638,638.95. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certiﬁed funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The

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to get the match doesn’t equal 15 percent, you could see about a 403(b) or go back to your 401(k) to complete the 15 percent. You’re doing great, Brenda. Keep up the good work! —DAVE

match up to a certain point, but chances are that will still mean you’ve got some work to do. To make up the remainder, you could look at a Roth IRA. Then if the Roth, plus what you invested previously

The officials who attended the opening said they enjoyed the exhibit. Niles Park District commissioner Chris Zalinski said that he knew how much work it takes to put something like that together. “They put a lot of effort forward the effort to bring the community together,” he said. “I can’t wait to show [the exhibit] to my mom.” For more information about the exhibit and related programs, visit: https://www.nileslibrary.org/baseball

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CALENDAR Through MARCH 25 Asia in Bloom: The Orchid Show. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Chicago Botanical Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe. Look for sun-lit orchids under colorful handmade parasols, listen for the trickle of water from a bamboo spout, and take in a Japanese-style dry garden surrounded by burnt cedar in the shou sugi ban tradition. The Chicago Botanic Garden’s Orchid Show is an homage to the rich culture of Asia and its stunning array of native orchids. See 10,000 orchids in bloom. chicagobotanic.org.

MARCH 10 – 11 Illinois Orchid Society Spring Show & Sale. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., at the

Chicago Botanical Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe. Join the Illinois Orchid Society at its spring show and sale with a photographers’ hour on Sunday, March 11, from 9 – 10 a.m. Individual orchids in 128 classes will vie for ribbons. Vendors will also be on-site to sell orchid plants and related products—cut flowers, cultural books, hobby bags of our special Illinois Orchid Society (IOS) potting mix, raffle tickets, and best of all, IOS memberships. chicagobotanic.org.

UPCOMING EVENTS IN YOUR AREA THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2018 | BUGLENEWSPAPERS.COM MARCH 18 Musica Lumina: Luigi Cherubini’s Requiem in C Minor. 3 p.m.

at St. John Brebeuf Church, 8307 N Harlem Ave, Niles. Given in honor of the legacy of the Rev. Stanley Rudcki, the former chair of the Niles College Department of Fine Arts, who founded the Niles Concert Choir and Niles Symphony Orchestra in the 1960s, the performance is the third and final commemorative concert in the Musica Lumina ten-concert 201718 series organized by SJB Music Director Marek Rachelski. A free-will offering will be taken.

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