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Murder suspect taken into police custody after national manhunt Police arrested Terence Doddy, who was wanted for 2 murders

By Alex HerNANdez staff reporter

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By lAUrA kAtAUskAs ANd Alex v. HerNANdez staff reporters Two powerful storm cells made the wind screech and thunder sound like artillerythe final night ofJune.

The violent weather, called “derecho” thunderstorms by meteorologists, hammered Chicago and its suburbs and left a wake of destruction in their path.

The first set of severe rainstorms had already hit the western suburbs by 7 p.m. and led to hours of dangerous weather across the Chicago area. There was a brief respite as the first set of storms moved further east, but by 9:45 p.m. a second set of more powerful storms arrived in the area.

The second round of thunderstorms led to tornado warnings being issued for parts of Cook, Kankakee and Will counties that lasted until about 11 p.m. At the height of the storm, over 350,000 ComEd customers across the state were without power.

The National Weather Service would later confirm that a brief EF-1 tornado landed that night near Romeoville and Plainfield in Will County. Featuring winds of up to 95 mph, it touched down in Plainfield and crossed over Interstate 55 to Romeoville over a course of about three minutes.

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(TOP) “Saw an almost tornado in Niles. It was moving in a way that did not make me feel warm and fuzzy,” tweeted Tre Hathaway around 8:26 p.m. June 30. (BOTTOM) Photo taken by CJ Combs around 10:15 p.m. June 30 in Downers Grove.

Police arrested a Rockford man wanted for two murders after a five day manhunt and high-speed chase.

Earlier, U.S. Marshals joined Illinois State police and Rockford police in a nationwide search for Terence Doddy, 36, of Rockford. He’s wanted for the murders of Tonya Bargman, 44, of Monticello, and Todd Hansmeier, 37, of Rockford.

Authorities say Doddy was apprehended around 11:23 a.m. on July 4, as he appeared terenCe doddY, to be headed towards 36, of roCKford courtesy isp Beloit, Wisconsin.

Reports of Doddy’s whereabouts began to come in the day before, when he was spotted by an off duty Winnebago County police officer near Machesney Park. The following day Doddy was again spotted in the Village of Rockton, after a state trooper saw Doddy in the Gray Nissan he was believed to be driving.

Soon after, state police launched single engine aircraft into the area of the sightings to assist multiple local, county and state law enforcement officers on the ground to zero in on the murder suspect.

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San Francisco firm purchases Pointe Plaza for $50.3 million Shopping center’s anchor business is Fresh Farms International Market

By Alex Hernandez staff reporter

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Pointe Plaza shopping center was purchased by San Francisco based Stockbridge Capital Group, LLC for $50.3 million last month.

Cook County property records show that Dan Weaver, a managing director in the firm’s Chicago region,oversaw Stockbridge’s June 26 acquisition of the property at 5600-5768 W.Touhy Ave. Located on the western side of the village, the shopping center’s anchor business is Fresh Farms International Market. However the property also has a Walmart, a Wells Fargo & Co. bank branch, Babies R Us, Brick House Tavern & Tap, Naf Naf Grill, Jimmy John’s, a Walgreens and other businesses.

Records show the property was purchased from an affiliate

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Pointe Plaza in Niles

of the Orange County Employees Retirement System.In 2006 Orange County purchased the property in a joint venture with Highland Park-based Tucker Development Corp., Pointe Plaza’s developer, for $43.5 million.

Robert Mahoney, George Good and Christian Williams of CBRE Group, Inc., represented the seller. CBRE is the world’s largest commercial real estate services firm and is also overseeing the sale of Golf Mill Center.

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mortoN Grove opponents of proposed gun facility man facing murder charges launch online petition in shooting death of his wife

Proposed gun facility would be built at 6143 Howard St.

submitted to the village would feature secure gun storage and gun classes focused on teaching safety both on and off the range.

Sportsman’s partners also said they would solicit professional shooting clubs and that their multimillion dollar facility, when

By Alex HerNANdez staff reporter completed, could be an asset to ahernandez@buglenewspapers.com local police departments interested @TheAVHernandez in specialized training.

Opponents of a proposed gun During earlier testimony to the range and store in Niles have zoning commission, Cunningham launched a petition on moveon. said that customers entering org. the gun range would need to “Support Niles families by saying register with a front desk in the NO [sic] to the proposed gun retail area and would be required shop,” the petition reads. to present valid Illinois Firearm At press time the petition had Owner Identification Card or be 95 signatures, accompanied by with the goal someone who of getting 100 “I am a teacher at has one. signatures ahead NewHope [sic] Academy He also said of the village’s and I am saying NO patrons would July 7 zoning [sic] to the proposed be able to bring c o m m i s s i o n gun shop!,” wrote their own meeting. weapons onto Bethany Arteaga, of Sportsman’s the range, but Niles, on the petition.

Club and S p o r t s m a n ’s Fi r e a r m s management Tr a i n i n g would reserve Academy’s proposed address a right to ban illegal firearms and at 6143 Howard St. has met those with calibers that are too controversy because opponents large for the range to safely handle. say it’s too close to “schools, Patrons would also be able to rent churches, and businesses that serve guns from Sportsman’s to use at children.” the facility.

“I am a teacher at NewHope Back in May, Sportsman’s [sic] Academy and I am saying NO partners appeared before the [sic] to the proposed gun shop!,” zoning commission to petition for wrote Bethany Arteaga, of Niles, on approval of an ordinance to allow the petition. gun ranges in Niles’ manufacturing The proposed gun facility would districts. be less than 350 yards away from Trustees approved that measure New Hope, a school that serves on May 27. However, it was students with special needs. amended to ban the sale and trade “I’m opposed to the location, of handguns within the village’s not the actual business,” wrote business districts.

Julie Miller, another petitioner from Oraha said Sportsman’s proposed Niles. location was chosen specifically Myles P. Cunningham Jr., because the property is in a zoned Sportsman’s president, and James industrial, manufacturing district Oraha, Sportsman’s vice president, and that the range’s blueprints are the owners of Chicago based and safety measures go above and Level Builders. beyond state and local regulations.

Their facility’s proposed layout At their June 24 regular meeting, would feature an 11,800 square village trustees shot Sportsman’s foot, 22 lane firing range and 2,500 special-use permit request back to square feet of retail space. the zoning commission because a They previously told The Bugle volatile crowd of over 50 people they’ve been working on opening showed up to give public comment the gun range and store for the on Sportsman’s permit request. past five years and expected Sportsman’s partners and New to spend between $4.5 and $7 Hope’s Executive Director Brandy million building a safe, state of the Larrance along with the school’s art facility. staff are expected to attend the The plans Sportsman’s partners commission’s July 7 meeting.

Howard Kim, 74, had been estranged from his wife Chung Kim, 71, for some time

By Alex HerNANdez staff reporter

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Police are charging a Morton Grove man with murder in the shooting death of his wife.

PHOTOS BY ALEX V. HERNANDEZ/STAFF REPORTER Howard Kim, 74, had been Anna Riedler has lived across the street from where the shootestranged from his wife ing happened for the past 12 years. She said the korean couple Chung Kim, 71, for some time. that lived at the residence were relatively quiet and nice, so she Neighbors said that for a period was surprised when she heard what had happened. the couple had been living in separate for treatment. and wife said that, for the homes but that “Once they put most part, the Korean couple recently they were him in front of a was relatively quiet that kept again living in their judge we’ll know to themselves. So they were home in the 5500 his bond,” said Yaras. surprised when police began block of Madison.

“Right now he’s still setting up a crime scene the “They had actually in stable condition at night of the shooting. recently reconciled,” the hospital.”

“There was a body on the said Morton Grove howard KiM, 74, Authorities are floor of the garage and the Police Cmdr. Paul of Morton grove charging Howard gentlemen who lives there is Charged with Yaras.

Kim with first- was off to the side talking to first-degree However that Murder degree murder in police,” said Anna Riedler. She’s reconciliation came courtesy morton what appears to be a lived across the street from the to an end on June 27, grove pD failed murder-suicide couple for the past 12 years. when Howard Kim reportedly attempt.

Regarding the domestic shot his wife to death during a Dr. Adrienne Segovia, a incident the night before the domestic dispute. pathologist with the Cook shooting, Riedler said she saw That night neighbors saw County Medical Examiner’s a women being taken away in police and other emergency office, said Chung Kim died of an ambulance while a man was vehicles respond to the shooting multiple gunshot wounds and handcuffed outside. on their block around 10:30 ruled the death a homicide.

“It’s like they say, you never p.m. Police said when they As The Bugle previously really know your neighbors,” arrived they found Howard and reported, eyewitnesses said she said.Due to the ongoing Chung Kim both unresponsive police had gone to the home homicide investigation, no and suffering gunshot wounds the night before the shooting. further details were available at within the home.

Yaras confirmed this and said press time.

The officers pronounced the June 26 incident was also “This is a domestic related Chung Kim as dead on the scene a domestic incident involving incident which does not pose around 10:45 p.m. while her the couple. any danger to the community,” husband was taken to a hospital Neighbors of the husband said Yaras.

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Mosquito spraying for Niles, Morton Grove rescheduled

NSMAD recommends residents take personal protection measures to minimize mosquito bites

The mosquito treatment program scheduled for July 2 in parts of Niles, Morton Grove, Skokie and other suburbs was postponed due to poor weather conditions.

The North Shore Mosquito Abatement District said it is rescheduling the spraying for a later date.

The NSMAD earlier found West Nile virus positive mosquitoes in

Glenview on June 30.

The NSMAD recommends that residents take personal protection measures to minimize mosquito bites including: the use of insect repellent on exposed skin, wearing light colored, loose fitting clothing and avoiding peak mosquito feeding times during the hours around dawn and dusk.

Residents are urged to examine their property and eliminate any items that can hold water, particularly smaller items that may be easily overlooked.

Remember, if it can hold water, it can breed mosquitoes.

For more information go to nsmad.com.

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Park Ridge resident meets Tommy Hawk Park Ridge resident Yvonne LeBourhis gets a playful foot massage from Chicago Blackhawks mascot Tommy Hawk while donating blood at a June 28 Blackhawks-sponsored LifeSource blood drive held in Rosemont.

The drive netted 216 pints of blood, which LifeSource says will help support almost 650 lives.

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Obituary

Joyce rings

Joyce A. Rings, nee Schrambeck, beloved wife of the late Henry; loving mother of Sue (Mark) Modesto and Bill (Lori) Rings; devoted grandmother of Mark and Kristina Modesto, and John and Tiffany Rings.

Visitation was at the Skaja

Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles, Illinois on Friday June 27 from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Services were Saturday June 28 at 11 a.m. Interment Ridgewood Cemetery.

For more information, call 847-966-7302 or visit skajafuneralhomes.com.

Quinn signs same-day voter registration into law New law will allow electionday voter registration at limited sites, extends some in-person early voting hours

Governor Pat Quinn signed landmark legislation July 1 to expand voting opportunities in Illinois. The new law is designed to encourage participation in elections and streamlines the registration and early voting processes.

“Democracy works best when everyone participates,” Quinn said. “By removing unnecessary roadblocks to the ballot box, more residents will be able to exercise their constitutional right and have their voices heard. This new law will help more people across Illinois have a say in how their community, state and nation are run.”

“Illinois has made great strides for voting rights in the last few years with the passage of online voter registration and 17 year olds voting in primaries,”Cook County Clerk David Orr said.“Now thanks to this additional expansion of voting opportunities, voters will have more ways to register and cast their ballot before and on Election Day.” House Bill 105, sponsored by State Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie, D-Chicago, and State Sen. Don Harmon, D-Oak Park, streamlines the registration and early voting process and addresses a number of issues that have made casting a ballot difficult in the past.

The new law will allow election-day voter registration at limited sites. It also extends in-person early voting hours and removes identification requirements for in-person

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Now that Gov. Pat Quinn signed the bill voters will be able to register to vote on the same day they cast their ballots this fall.

voting by registered voters. The law also allows some public universities to serve as electionday in-person absentee voting centers, increases the window for vote-by-mail applications and expands early and grace period voting throughout the state.

The changes are in effect for the upcoming November general election.

The new law corrects several past voter participation problems in Illinois. Many people’s work hours or other commitments do not permit them to take advantage of existing early or regular voting opportunities. Nearly 13 percent of Americans move in an average year, and unless these people remember to update their voter registrations, they may not be able to vote.

“As we approach Independence Day, this legislation reminds us of one of our most precious freedoms – the right to vote,” Currie said. “This sweeping new law encourages participation in

the democratic process like never before. I was proud to sponsor the measure in the House, and applaud Governor Quinn for signing it into law.”

“Voting is a right and a vital part of our country’s social and political fabric,” Harmon said.“To encourage people to participate, we should be doing everything we can to make it easier to vote without weakening the integrity of the voting system.”

Quinn has long been a champion of expanding voting rights and opportunities. Last year, Quinn gave 17-year-olds the ability to vote in primary elections if they are 18 years old by the general election date. In 2011, Quinn signed the state’s first voting rights act.

The Illinois Voting Rights Act of 2011 protects the voting rights of racial and language minority communities throughout Illinois and encourages public participation in the redistricting process.

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Niles hosts Independence Day parade

By Alex Hernandez staff reporter

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Be sure to go online to view video of the parade nilesbugle.com PHOTO BY ALEX V. HERNANDEZ/STAFF REPORTER

Randy Johnson, from Chicago, on stilts.

PHOTO BY ALEX V. HERNANDEZ/STAFF REPORTER

Niles VFW Post 7712.

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Medinah Shriners.

The village’s Fourth of July parade began at Notre Dame College Prep around 9 a.m. and ended at Grennan Heights Park.

“The uniforms are authentic,” said Bill Kummerow, a civil war reenactor at the parade. “They’re made of wool so they’re nice and warm on this sunny day.”In addition to Civil War reenactos the parade also featured classic cars, floats, VFW members, Medinah Shriners, marching bands, folk dancers and other groups.Tony Grzetic, 7, and his sister Bella, 6, both sat on the side of the road watching the parade with their family.

“I like those,” said Tony Grzetic, as a group of Corvettes revved their engines as they cruised by.

After the parade Niles Park District’s entertainment at Grennan Heights Park included a water area, games, inflatable attractions, pony rides, face painting, a raffle and music from R-Gang, a Chicago R&B band.

Parade sponsors included Golf Mill Ford, Romanucci & Blandin LLC, GHP Group, Kolpak and Lerner, Niles Dunkin Donuts & Basking Robbins, Swiss Precision Machining, ColonialWojciechowski Funeral Home, Niles Discount Cleaners, Healthy Babies Happy Families, Just Relax Massage, Erich’s Lehigh Auto Body, Civic Center Cleaners, Inc., DMZ Café, Cids Ma Mon Luk, Presence St. Andrew Life Center, Re/Max AllStars, Mid-States Glass and Metal, Inc., Los Comales Mexican Restaurant, Nurse Experts LLC, Dental Specialists of Niles PC, Riggio’s Restaurant and Travelers Inn Niles.

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

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Kasprm R. Epperspm, 46, of the 7700 block of W. Palatine, Chicago, was arrested June 28 in the 7000 block of Touhy for DUI.

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John N. Alifragis, 77, of the 2600 block of N. Sheffield, Chicago, was arrested June 28 in the 7000 block of Touhy for driving with a suspended driver’s license.

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Ines E. Cruz-Perez, 27, of the 1300 block of N. Ridgeway, Chicago, was arrested June 28 in the 7000 block of Touhy for driving without a valid driver’s license.

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Lofti Seddiki, 21, of the 4800 block of N. Central, Chicago, was arrested June 27 in the 7000 block of Touhy for driving with a suspended driver’s license.

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Givargis Mikhail, 36, of the 2500 block of W. Estes, Chicago, was arrested June 27 in the 7000 block of Touhy for driving without a valid driver’s license.

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Alexis A. Counts, 18, of the 350 block of N. River, Des Plaines, was arrested June 27 at Golf Mill Mall for retail theft.

Park Ridge No reports available at press time

Morton Grove No reports available at press time.

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should liberty be local too?

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We hear a lot about liberty on the national scale. We talk about the Declaration of Independence (the reasons) and our Constitution (the method) for preserving individual liberty, but all that is at the national another perspeCtiVe level. Do you morgAN DUBIeL think that the Founders and Revolutionary War heroes risked their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor only to be tyrannized by state, county and local government?

It seems to me that the same liberty we want from national control applies to the local level as well.

The people I vote and voted for here on the local level are my friends. I voted for them because of that. I don’t expect a friend to bury me in red tape or raise the cost of government to me or waste my hard earned tax money. What I do expect is for someone to treat those funds as

precious. What I do expect is for them to leave me alone, cut red tape and simplify my interaction with government. I expect them to listen to me and to make certain that government can’t just steamroll me, but has to respect me. I don’t want them to force me to live like they want me to live. I want my freedom to choose; government can advise me, but it shouldn’t make me.

Somehow we’ve gotten really confused about the purpose of government. One way to think about it is what can an individual do. Imagine your neighbor has a really good recipe for your favorite dish. They share it with you, but if they were to force you to make it and eat it, that would be going too far. Plus, a good idea shouldn’t have to be forced on people.Who made you buy and pay for air conditioning, a refrigerator, a microwave or indoor plumbing? Do you really think that if government didn’t force homebuilders to install indoor plumbing, they suddenly wouldn’t?

People complain all the time about the political process. It’s a fixed game, and you always have to choose between the proverbial ‘lesser of two evils’.

The reason we say things like this and think things like this is because we’ve forgotten the

purpose of government. We think it’s like a buffet, grocery store or sit-down restaurant where you can order what you want and it all comes like you like it or else. That only happens in a free enterprise system where you get to choose what you want and don’t want.

So what’s the purpose of local government? It’s the same as the national government: to manage, on the local level, those few public goods that individuals really cannot manage. When you hit a pothole, see a water main leak or sewer overflow, you’re seeing a failure of local government to keep their eye on the ball. What’s a “public good?”

There’s an economic definition that a public good is something individuals cannot be excluded from and nonrivalrous consumption. Those are fancy words, but imagine a lighthouse. If you built it for your personal fleet of ships, you couldn’t exclude other ships from using it and if one, ten or a million ships used the light from the lighthouse it wouldn’t affect the consumption of it. You get a free rider problem. One of the best examples of a public good is national defense.

Can you think of real “public goods” as defined above on the local level?

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dubiel’s views are dangerous ‘You do a good job of implicating yourself as a racist, so don’t drag the village of Niles into this.’

This is in response to the recent column by Morgan Dubiel entitled “Is the Village of Niles Racist.” In this article, Mr. Dubiel tries to show the difference between two groups of people who are of the same race.

In the first part, Mr. Dubiel encounters a group of “four black youths, dressed in typical gangbanger fashion” at his local grocery store. Mr. Dubiel describes the group as they “moved through the store as a single unit, and you could tell everyone was apprehensive.”As it turns out, one of the youths was “asking for a job.” I find that commendable; Mr. Dubiel does not.

Mr. Dubiel later has another

encounter with some more black people, this time it is a family out for a bike ride. Mr. Dubiel talks glowingly about this black family because they share the same “middle-class values” as he does.

What’s inferred is the black youths he met at the grocery store do not share these values, even though they did nothing wrong.

I’m sorry Mr. Dubiel, you do not know anything about the four black youths or the family out on a bike ride. For you to make assumptions and judgments about these people is wrong.

How dare you criticize the black youths as gangbangers when you don’t like the way they are dressed? The fact is, one of them

was seeking a job! And, what do you really know of the family on their bike ride? You make plenty of judgments about them based on no facts whatsoever.

He ends his article by asking “Is Niles racist?” Really, Mr. Dubiel?

You are hardly a fair judge of anyone. In fact, you do a good job of implicating yourself as a racist, so don’t drag the village of Niles into this.

Mr. Dubiel’s views are dangerous—much like that of George Zimmerman who thought a black youth with a hoody was up to no good. We know how that ended, and we certainly don’t want it repeated in the village of Niles.

Tom Mattimore Niles resident

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Police said Bargman’s Gray 2013 Nissan Altima, with the Illinois license plates “BERGMN2,” had a “Illini Nissan” decal located at the lower rear bumper.

>> manhunt, from page 1 of the Nissan and crashed into a tree on Highway 81, west of Beloit, which allowed officers to take him into custody.

He was taken to a Rock County hospital for his injuries and no other injuries were reported, said police “Our thoughts are with the grieving families who have lost their loved ones and our hope is that this arrest will bring some closure to their pain,” said Illinois State police Director Hiram Grau.

On July 1 a rest stop attendant called police when he found an unresponsive Bargman around 8:30 p.m. at the Willow Creek Rest Area off I-39 in Paw Paw, Illinois.

Once on the scene, investigators reviewed surveillance video of the rest area that reportedly shows

>> storm, from page 1 No one was injured but trees and homes were damaged due to the tornado’s strong winds.

“We did not receive any reports of power outages.

However, we did experience extensive reports of roads flooded throughout the middle of town between Oakton and Dempster,” said Niles Police Sgt. Robert Tornabene.

This flooding included Dempster Street at the viaduct and Dempster Street at Olcott Avenue.

Moreover he also said Main Street and Milwaukee Avenue as well as Harlem Avenue, south of Dempster Street, were all blocked by standing water until at least 7:41 a.m. on July 1.

“The police desk received calls of basements flooding and sewers backing up and those

Bargman exiting a bathroom and being attacked by Doddy.

After the attack Doddy reportedly stole Bargman’s car, a Gray 2013 Nissan Altima bearing Illinois license plates “BARGMN 2,” to flee the area.

Doddy is also wanted by Rockford police as a suspect in the first-degree murder of a coworker.

On June 30 Rockford Firefighters found Hansmeier’s charred body after responding to a fire at Quancor Virtual Sales & Marketing Inc. in the 300 block of North Alpine Road around 5:30 a.m.

An autopsy showed Hansmeier’s cause of death was traumatic head and neck injuries, said a release from the Winnebago County Coroner.

Rockford Police said Hansmeier and Doddy knew each other, describing their relationship as “associates,”

and said they both worked at Quancor.

Before his arrest, police believed that Doddy was in possession of a blue dome styled camping tent and video surveillance footage from a Rockford area store released by police showed him purchasing several items.

“The cooperative effort and fast response of our District 16 troopers,Zone investigators and police partners in Winnebago, Rockford, Rock Island and Beloit should be recognized as solid police work,” said Grau.

Doddy remains in police custody in Wisconsin and a court date and charges are pending.

Police believe that Doddy was in possession of a blue dome styled camping tent while on the run from police.

were passed on to public works,” said Tornabene.

At press time the Niles officials reported a total of 28 eight calls; 22 of which were for street flooding while the other six were for basement flooding.

“The northern part of Niles was hit with 2.75 inches of rain and the southern part was hit with 2.56 inches of rain,” said Niles Communications Coordinator Hayley Garard. “There is very minimal tree damage and most is confined to a small area west of Harlem and north of Main.”

Nearby Morton Grove also experienced flooding around Dempster Street and Waukegan Road and downed tree limbs around Menard Avenue and Dempster Street.

“I think our streets opened up again around 2 a.m.,” said Morton Grove Police Cmdr. Paul Yaras.

In Park Ridge, the city’s police

station became flooded with water during the storm’s heavy rains.

“The courtyard leading up to of our main entrance as well as the patrol door flooded with between four to six feet of water,” said Park Ridge Police Cmdr.

Jason Leavitt. “[It] caused water to come in through both doors, causing relatively minor flooding inside.”

The flooding caused areas of the police station to have about an inch of water on the floor.

“Anything on the floor was damaged but for the most part the floors were mopped and vacuumed dry,” said Leavitt.

As for the rest of Park Ridge, while there were no reported power outages or trees knocked down there was flooding at the Park Ridge Country Club and Touhy Avenue viaduct during the second wave of storms until

about 1 a.m.

The morning after the storms officials closed the I-190 entrance to O’Hare International Airport at Mannheim Road thanks to flooding and did not fully reopen it to traffic until about 7:45 a.m.

The evening’s storms also forced airlines to cancel over 450 flights at O’Hare and nearly all of the flights out of Midway International Airport. By the next day the two airports, while still canceling some flights, were resuming their regular operations.

Flooding was also an issue in Downers Grove, where downed power lines and standing water were a dangerous combination for residents and crews working to clean up storm debris.

Further south, Will County’s suburbs were still experiencing power outages as of 4:30 p.m. on July 1, with about 5,600 ComEd

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Police provided an updated photo of Doddy obtained from store surveillance where he was believed to be in the process of exiting a store location with several items. At press time the store was not being named but is located in the Rockford area.

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customers in Romeoville still without power.

In Romeoville officials warned residents to avoid flooded around Arlington Drive and Dalhart Avenue areas during the storm.

To help deal with the storm and its aftermath, Romeoville also officials opened up an Emergency Operations Command Center.

Here too, downed power lines were a danger to crews working to restore power and clean up debris. Some power lines, sparking with electricity, were threatening to ignite the trees they were tangled up in.

Additionally, reports of over 50 trees, some upwards of 50 feet tall, had been uprooted by the storm system’s powerful winds in Plainfield, Romeoville and Bolingbrook. The latest power outage information from ComEd regarding can be found at comed. com.

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Every rose has its thorn. No matter how perfect and blissful a situation may seem, a little trouble may disturb the peace. If things were ideal all the time you’d get bored, so don’t make too much out of a little turmoil in the week to come.

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Don’t make a bad situation worse. Think matters over carefully rather than acting impulsively, especially where loved ones are concerned. Don’t leave a special someone hanging out to dry this week; take them someplace fun.

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Push the chip off your shoulder. Avoid the tendency to find a challenge in everything people say to you in the week ahead. Be understanding and realize that not everyone who disagrees with you is trying to start a fight.

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There’s no place like home. You may only need to look at that special someone next to you to find the inspiration to accomplish something great. Concentrate on doing things that bring you the greatest happiness this week.

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Know when to hold ‘em and know when to fold ‘em. Study the playing field carefully before reaching an ultimate decision, as there are pros and cons to weigh on every side. A slight risk may be worth taking this week.

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It’s the thought that counts. Show your appreciation to a friend or loved one who’s done something they thought you’d like, even if you don’t. Going in for a new fad or hobby may be more expensive than you realize this week.

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INSIDE: Locals head to WWS for 7-on-7 Red Grange Classic, page 12; Hader is local Male AOY, page 13; Golf Review, page 14

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Talent, training a winning formula for AOY Slowek By mike sandrolini For the bugle

mike@buglenewspapers.com @voyagersport

Nothing last summer could keep Elanta Slowek from completing her training regimen in preparation for her senior year at Maine East. Not even if the gates at the school’s football field, where the track is located, happened to be locked.

“I’d just go over the fence and do what I had to do,” she said.

Voyager Media’s Female Multisport Athlete of the Year estimates that she spent around six hours per day, six days a week during the summer either training or going to camps to help hone her skills. “(All) that gave me an advantage,” she said, “Because that’s one minute someone else isn’t doing anything.”

It goes without saying that all the hard work paid off. Slowek was the second-leading scorer and defensive stalwart on a Maine East girls basketball team that won 20 games and captured the CSL North championship for the first time in school history last winter. She also was a member of the North squad in the Voyager Media Prep Shootout.

This past spring, Slowek made her third straight appearance at the Class 3A state meet in the high jump, while also qualifying for state for the second consecutive season in the discus.

Slowek’s third time to state was a charm as she won a state medal in the discus, finishing sixth with a toss of 129 feet, 11 inches.

“I’m glad I had such a great support system,” said Slowek, who plans to compete in both basketball and track at Carthage College. “I did what I was supposed to do and went above my expectations. I’m grateful I had teammates and coaches that said, ‘It’s now or never.’ ” One of those coaches

is basketball coach Karol Hanusiak.

“The kid just has such natural athletic ability,” Hanusiak said.

“I’ve come across many kids that have had athletic ability and seen many kids who don’t want to use it. Elanta, she trusted the people around her and her coaches. She had really specific goals and really worked hard in the off-season to achieve those (goals).

“Sometimes her biggest enemy was not her competition, but herself.”

Hanusiak said Slowek had to learn that she wasn’t always going to be perfect, nor was she always going to be the best on the court or on the track “but it’s OK to have a goal to do that.”

“Once she was able to grasp that, that’s when things started to really change for her,” Hanusiak said.

Multisport Athletes of the Year in other zones include:

CHAVON BANKS She was second on the Joliet Central volleyball team with 140 kills and one of only three Steelmen to surpass the 100-kill plateau for the season.

On the basketball court, she averaged 10.5 points and 12.5 rebounds per game for Joliet Central. Banks was named to the Voyager Media All-Area third team and was an invite to the 2014 Voyager Media Prep Shootout all-star basketball game.

“Chavon led by example on the court every night by her desire to win,” said Joliet Central coach Brian Reed.

SIERRA BIRDSELL Lisle senior was a member of the Lions’ girls soccer team. The Lions advanced to the Class 1A >> see FEMALE | page 15

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Maine East’s Elanta Slowek is the 2014 Female Multisport Athlete of the Year.

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Hawks, Wolves butt heads with some of state’s best at Red Grange Classic By mike sandrolini For the bugle

mike@buglenewspapers.com @voyagersport

In just four year since its inaugural tourney, the Red Grange Classic, hosted by Wheaton Warrenville South, has become the crème de la crème of 7-on-7 events in the state.

A record 32 prep football squads, including Maine South and Niles West, took part in the two-day tournament last Thursday and Friday, with the Wolves competing for the first time.

“There’s no doubt about it; they do a nice job out here,” said Niles West head coach Scott Baum.“We’ve always heard about it, and it just so happened at a clinic we bumped into (WSS head coach) Ron (Muhitch) and we started talking about it and our kids were excited about it so it was a no-brainer for us to get out here with these teams that are out here.”

The field included the WWS Tigers, a multiple state champion, mainly in Class 7A; perennial 5A champion Montini; defending Class 8A state champ Naperville Central and defending 6A titlist Batavia; 2012 8A runner-up Glenbard North; and Glenbard West, which won the 2012 7A state crown and went 10-0 to win this year’s Classic.

The Hawks will open their 2014 campaign, as they did last year, versus Montini and WWS, respectively.

“The speed of this tournament, especially with a 22-minute game, every single possession counts,” said Hawks head coach David Inserra,“so it’s that mental toughness, it’s dealing with adversity and you’re learning that now so hopefully it pays off during the season.”

MAINE SOUTH The Hawks, who started 2013 with consecutive losses to the Broncos and Tigers, knocked off both clubs at the Classic— prevailing over the Tigers in double overtime—en route to a 9-3 record and third place. Maine South also won the Lineman Challenge.

Linemen who participated in the Challenge included Tyler

Bolger, Pete Szymanski, Mike Erskine, William O’Sullivan, Davis Neilands, Sean Carolan, Mike Herdzik, Kevin Jarvis, Alex Alvarado and John Bargo.

“Very proud of our kids,” Inserra said.“I thought they gave a great effort.”

Neuqua Valley—a Class 8A quarterfinalist like the Hawks last season—handed Maine South its only three defeats of the tourney.

Neuqua finished runner-up.

“We just couldn’t get past them,” Inserra said.“Our last two games against them were close, but they had our number.”

The week before, however, Maine South traveled to South Bend for the Notre Dame 7-on-7 tourney, featuring over 40 teams from six states, and took the championship.

“That was exciting,” Inserra said. “We’ve been down there as long as I can remember. It’s exciting to see different teams.

We came out and took care of business offensively. We were very smooth on the day.We never gave up the ball, and defensively we had guys that learned on the fly a little bit, young guys, and they did a really nice job.”

Brian Collis took over at starting quarterback as a sophomore last season and helped guide the Hawks to nine consecutive victories before Maine South fell to eventual Class 8A state runnerup Loyola in the quarterfinals.

Now with a year of experience under his belt, Collis is looking forward to leading the Hawks in 2014.

“We’re going to be solid this year,” Collis said. “We’ve got a lot of good guys coming back. I’m excited about the (offensive) line and the defense is looking really great, too.”

“He’s worked so hard in the off-season,” Inserra added. “His skills are at the elite level, and his mental set is, too. He was unbelievable last week (at Notre Dame).”

Inserra likes what he’s seen so far from running back-linebacker Justin Fahey (over 800 yards rushing in 2013), cornerbackrunning back Tommy Bazarek, cornerback Kyle Dolan and 6-6 wideout George Sargeant, an all-conference basketball player for the Hawks last winter. All are

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Quran Spillman and Niles West played at the WWS Red Grange Classic 7-on-7 event.

seniors.

“He’s (Sargeant) just a huge target,” Inserra said.“Justin Fahey is just tenacious and very hard to stop and not intimidated by any situation.”

NILES WEST The Wolves had a busy week last week on the 7-on-7 circuit. In addition to lining up at the Red Grange Classic, they competed in tourneys at New Trier and

Loyola.

“We’re doing a lot of running around and skill stuff and the kids like doing 7-on-7s so we kind of front-load it with 7-on-7s and it’s been good for us,” Baum said.

The month of July, he said, will be particularly important to the Wolves’ development this season because Niles West starts school early—Aug. 12, which happens to be the first day of traditional

practice sessions.

“We’re looking to have a great July,” he said.

Senior Tommy Galanopoulos is going into his third year as the Wolves’ starting quarterback. He and his teammates are shooting for a third consecutive Class 8A playoff berth.

“The game has really slowed down (for me), and the three >> see BEST | page 15

Sports

Spinuzza is the Voyager Male Multisport Athlete of the Year Hader heads local males athletes

By Mark Gregory sports reporter

mark@buglenewspapers.com @Hear_The_Beard

Childhood was not particularly kind to Downers Grove South senior Danny Spinuzza – but from the outside looking in, you wouldn’t know.

Spinuzza’s mom died when he was only 10 years old, leaving his dad, Jim, to raise him as a single parent.

Like most fathers and sons, the Spinuzza’s bonded over sports and as Danny excelled through his career, he said he did it all as an appreciation and testament to his dad.

After being a member of both the Voyager Media basketball and baseball teams and being invited to the Prep Shootout senior basketball team, Danny is the 2014 Voyager Media Multisport Athlete of the Year.

“It is humbling. Dealing with all the hardships in my childhood, there was always one person I knew I that would be there for me and that was my father,” Danny said. “All of the awards and accomplishments I have achieved weren’t for the satisfaction of myself, but as a thank you to my dad for all that he has done. He was always there for me and kept me motivated and kept me on the right path and all this is for him.”

On the basketball court, Spinuzza tallied 14.1 points and 3.7 rebounds per game, while posting 68 assists, 40 steals and 39 three-pointers.

“Danny Spinuzza was a three-year varsity starter,” Downers South basketball coach Kristopher Olson said.

“Danny started every game and we only took him out when he was in foul trouble. Danny was our floor general and he set our offense up. Danny also made the big shot when necessary. He was our best ball handler and we had no back up for him.”

On the diamond, he was a left-handed pitcher and outfielder for the Mustangs’ team that reached the Class 4A supersectional, winning

Mark Gregory/Bugle Staff

Maine South’s John Hader is the 2014 Niles Male Multisport Athlete of the Year.

the sectional title for only the second time in school history.

He batted .425 with 34 hits and 20 RBI. He went 7-2 on the mound with a 1.28 ERA. He said he never really considered choosing between the two sports he loves.

“I don’t really try and take in other people’s opinion,” Danny said. “My father and I talked about it and he told me to do

what I love to do and what I loved to do is play both. Going from one season, right to the other was difficult, but I stayed focused and put all my effort into whatever sport was in season at that time.”

While he enjoyed it in high school and considered playing both in college, Danny >> see MALE | page 15

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Tanna Farms

Strategic plan Tanna Farms has unique setup For the past couple years, I’ve been seeing pictures of Tanna Farms Golf Club in Geneva and have been taylor’s take looking forward by scott taylor to playing there.

I got that opportunity to review the course a couple of weeks ago and it lived up to my expectations.

For $49 with a cart during the week, it is one of the best value courses around the Chicagoland area.

While it has some of the similar problems of a cheaper course (players not replacing ball marks and divots), the course is still beautiful with plenty of strategy.

It is rare for a course to start with a par-3, but that is exactly the case with Tanna Farms. The first hole is a short par-3 (120 from blue) that plays over the water. Considering there is no driving range, this is a tough short iron start to open your round, but it is a great golf hole to start.

That is followed up with a reachable par-5 (482) and then there is another par-3 over water, this one playing at 167 yards.The first major strategic hole is the fourth hole, the first par-4 on the course. From the blue it plays

345, but with a dogleg, it is more like 315. However, there is water in front of the green and homes to the left, making it a major risk/ reward.

A unique par-5 follows with a narrow landing to place second shots in between water on each side. A very tough hole. Holes seven and eight are also difficult par-4s with seven being uphill and eight being protected by water to the right. The front nine has four par-3s, which is very unique and plays to just 34 strokes. However, it is far from easy, even at just 2,650 yards as the slope is still 126. It is definitely an iron player’s nine.

The 10th hole and 11th hole both play with water on the left, leading up to my favorite hole, a short par-4 12th hole. It plays just 325 from the blue and 277 from the white, yet is the No. 3 most difficult hole on the course.

This is because the fairway is an island and the green is nearly an island. Two short and accurate irons can lead to a birdie, but going for the green is especially tempting.

That is what Mark Gregory and I both did. Neither of us hit good shots, but we managed to avoid all of the water by hitting it around the 11th green. Mark was in a greenside bunker and I was just off the fringe. We still had

Tanna Farms

quick tip: Take 2 to 3 clubs less Location: Geneva, IL best feature: Multiple holes bring for the downhill par-3 holes on the strategy into play. Can either go for the courses. green and risk trouble, or lay up in the fairway.

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Tanna Farms opens with a rare par-3, which plays over water.

to play over water and a bunker though to get to the green.

After the short hole, the longest and most difficult hole on the course is next. The par5 13th hole is fairly tight and is 578 yards from the blue. The 14th hole is a dogleg that has some options and some hazards.

Mark and I both somehow got pars on it.

The 15th is a par-5 with three separate hazards, the 16th is a par-3 over a hazard and the 17th is another long par-5.The 18th is another short par-4 where the fairway is separated by rough near the green and is a good hole

to have a nice finishing score on.

The back nine has three par5s and plays 3,081 yards with 37 strokes. Even with three more strokes, it still plays much longer, thanks to the long par-5s.

I have played a lot of courses in my life, but not many offer the different options that this one does. Each hole is unique and it is a true “thinkers” golf course where strategy comes in to play quite often.

I was told by one of the workers that the course used to be just nine holes and has moved to 18 holes in the past decade.

That would lead to the lone downfall of this course, which was that there was no halfway house with the layout. You go away from the clubhouse and are pretty much on your own until the end. The beverage cart also didn’t take cards, so if you aren’t prepared (which I wasn’t) there is no eating or drinking for your entire round.

Despite that fact though, it was a great course to play and it is plenty of fun to hit the different kinds of shots throughout the course. It is definitely one I recommend playing, especially for the money.

Sports >> MALE, from page 13 has decided to hang up the sneakers and focus on baseball at the next level. He is currently looking over schools, saying he will probably play next season at a junior college because of his late decision.

Multisport Athletes of the Year in other zones include:

TUF BORLAND Only a sophomore, the Bolingbrook linebacker paced the team with 101 total tackles.

He had 10 tackles for loss, one sack, five pass break-ups and two interceptions.

He was one of the leaders of the Raider defense that allowed less than 10 points per game and was named to the Voyager Media All-Area football team.

On the baseball field this season, he took his comfortable >> BEST, from page 12 years I’ve had with (assistant) coach (Mark) Steger has taught me the whole offense,” Galanopoulos said. “So we are basically offensive coordinators both on and off the field so it really helps reading defenses.

We know what zones to attack, personnel matchups and what routes to run.”

>> FEMALE, from page 11 sectional final before falling to IC Catholic, 3-2.

She had a goal and two assists on the year, and also was in goal for four games, making 40 saves and allowing five goals.

Birdsell also was the leader of Lisle’s girls basketball team which reached the Class 2A regional final.

She also competed on the winning North squad at the Voyager Media Prep Shootout this spring.

SKYE OSBORNE Being only a sophomore didn’t stop Osborne from being a two-sport varsity starter for the Spartans.

In softball, she batted .446 with 14 doubles and 23 runs scored. She was 7-11 with 89 strikeouts in the circle.

“She is an all-around great athlete,” said Romeoville softball coach Christina Douglas.

A point guard on the basketball team, she tallied 60 assists (led

spot behind the plate as the Raiders’ catcher. He hit .341 with four doubles and 15 RBI.

DRAKE FELLOWS Sophomore was an important part of the Joliet Catholic Academy basketball team that won a Class 3A regional title this season. The 6-5, 185-pounder helped solidify the Hilltoppers’ frontcourt.

Fellows, who has already committed to play for 2014 College World Series champion Vanderbilt, went 6-1 on the mound with a .63 ERA and 77 strikeouts for Joliet Catholic. He was a member of the Voyager Media All-Area team.

“Drake really exploded onto scene this spring, tremendous talent that is going to be fun to watch for two more years,” Joliet Catholic Academy baseball coach Jared Voss said.

“He’s like having another coach on the field,” Baum said.

“He’s a great kid. He works extremely hard in the weight room, physically and mentally at the game of football so he’s a great kid to be leading our team.”

Galanopoulos did see action on the defensive side of the ball at WWS, and both he and Baum confirmed that Galanopoulos

team) and 39 steals (second on team) for Romeoville. She also averaged five points per game.

MICHAELA SCHLATTMAN Only a junior, Schlattman is already a three-time softball regional champion with Plainfield Central. S he was the team’s leadoff hitter, batting .457 with 12 doubles, four triples, four homers, 26 RBI and scored 48 runs.

“Michaela has been our leading hitter all season,” Plainfield Central softball coach Anne Campbell said. “She does so much for us in the lead-off spot.

She can hit for power, and when she singles, her base stealing success puts her in scoring position. She has also been the team leader on the field.”

Schlattman was also a started on the Wildcats’ basketball team.

She hit the game-winning threepointer in a regional quarterfinal win over Romeoville.

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DANIEL JACKSON

Hunter moved back to Romeoville this season and immediately made an impact on the Spartan athletic scene.

His biggest impact was as a

two-way player on the football field. The junior made defenses weary with his speed. He caught 45 passes for 923 yards and 11 touchdowns. He also had three interceptions on defense and was a member of the Voyager Media All-Area team.

“Chuck Hunter is one of the best receiver/cornerbacks I have had the opportunity to coach,” Romeoville football coach Jeff Kuna said. “He has great ball skills and ability to adjust to the ball. As a cornerback he provides great coverage as well as being a very good open field tackler.

He definitely provides big play potential every time he touches the ball.”

Hunter was a starter on the basketball team under new coach Marc Howard and averaged six points, two rebounds and 1.3 assists per game.

Jackson, a junior, led Plainfield East to its first playoff berth in school history.

A defensive lineman, Jackson spent every game in the opponent’s backfield, before an injury ended his season early.

In seven games he had six sacks and 15 tackles for loss, with 38 total tackles.

“Daniel was the best defensive tackle in the conference,” Plainfield East football coach Mike Romeli said.“He disrupted play after play and was always in opposing team’s backfields.”

Jackson was also a state qualifier in track and field. He qualified in the shot put after a put of 52-feet, 11-inches at sectionals.

Jackson had a top put of 47-8 at state. He also took second in the Southwest Prairie Conference in both the discus and shot put.

will be getting playing time in the defensive backfield this fall.

“He’s such as gifted athlete, and I think projected at the next level, he might be a safety,” Baum said.“I think in order for us to get our best 11 kids on the field, we won’t be doing it all the time, but I think having him on the field is a good deal.”

“I kind of wanted to (play defense) and we talked about

it so I’ll get some reps in there,” Galanopoulos said.“It’s fun. I told him I want to play both ways this year.”

Last week, Galanopoulos was regularly hooking up with senior wideout Quran Spillman, who arguably is one of the most exciting skill players in the Central Suburban League. Adam Pignato, a three-year starter, also is someone to watch on the

offensive line and at linebacker.

“The (opposing) coaches comment about him (Spillman),” Baum said. “He’s a phenomenal athlete and phenomenal receiver.

In the off-season he really worked his routes, running his routes, and he’s doing a great job.

So he’s a plus.

“Adam Pignato’s a kid that’s really established himself as a leader.”

Hader, who’ll be running track at Eastern Illinois next spring, became the first athlete in Maine South history to earn state medals in both the 100- and 200-meter dashes.

The senior also was an all-CSL cornerback, and head coach David Inserra didn’t hesitate to use him offensively to stretch opposing defenses.

“We didn’t have to worry about his side of the ball when he was over there covering,” Inserra said. “Just a great kid, a hard worker and used his abilities to the best of what he had. And what a great track season he had.”

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“You guys know we have fireworks AGAIN tonight, right?

It’s the 4th inning so you still have plenty of time to get here!”

FEaTurING q & a with dAnnY spinuZZA local athletes basketball

favorite social media outlet that you use?

Twitter how many followers do you have on twitter?

About 460 followers. who is your favorite pro athlete? why?

Derek Jeter because he’s a class act. how often do you use social media? who is your favorite person to follow?

I use it often to catch up on stuff. what is your most memorable sports moment?

Winning regional and senior year sports. have you ever tweeted a famous person? did they respond?

Never tried.

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dAve sAys

Contentment is only a state of being Wealth is for quality of life, and quality of life includes giving By dAve rAmsey DaVe says

daveramsey.com

Dear Dave, My husband has a great job, and I love my work and schedule

with your state of as a substitute teacher. being. It’s connected However, he wants me to to your sense of take a full-time position so gratitude, happiness we can build more wealth. and your priorities.

The only debt we have The idea that is our house, and we’ve contentment is on already saved and invested the same spectrum a lot of money. What’s as ambition? No, it’s your suggestion for this DaVe says moNeY ADVICe not. situation?

BY DAVe rAmseY I don’t think you Marie should take on a job or a schedule Dear Marie, you hate just to pay off your First and foremost, you two house a couple of years earlier. have a responsibility to take I wouldn’t do that, and I don’t care of each other and your own recommend you do it either. household. It sounds like you’re People should do something with doing that pretty well. So, if he their lives they fi nd enjoyable and wants you to take a full-time job they’re called to do.

Now, if your only to build more wealth, I think kids are going hungry and your that’s a bad idea.

Wealth is for quality of life, bills aren’t getting paid, then you and quality of life includes do whatever it takes. But in this giving. It also includes a safe and case, Marie, you’re happy and you stable future. But if you have to guys are in a great place. I’m sure surrender the joy in life to do that your husband is a great guy, but I — to build extra wealth or build think he’s wrong on this one.

—Dave at a different pace — well, to me that’s just wrong. Contentment has nothing to do with how You aren’t double dead many hours you work or how many zeroes are in your bank Dear Dave, account. Contentment has to do My credit union offers

I don’t think you should take on a job or a schedule you hate just to pay off your house a couple of years earlier. free accidental dismemberment Should I take it?

death and insurance.

Alaina Dear Alaina, That’s fine if it’s free. However, I wouldn’t rely on it as an integral part of my overall financial plan.

In most cases, accidental death and dismemberment policies are just a gimmick.You’re not double dead if you die by accident, and your spouse or family doesn’t need the money if you die by accident rather than a heart attack. They need the same coverage and the same protection regardless. When it comes to life insurance, I recommend a good level term policy that’s 10 to 12 times your annual income. That means if you make $50,000 a year, you need $500,000 to $600,000 in coverage.

Still, if it’s really free I’ve got

no problem with the policy. Just make sure you’re not paying some other big fee to join a club so you can get “free” stuff. When that happens, it’s not really free after all!

—Dave * Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He has authored five New York Times best-selling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover, EntreLeadership and Smart Money Smart Kids. His newest bestseller, Smart Money Smart Kids, was written with his daughter Rachel Cruze, and recently debuted at #1. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 8 million listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.

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Social Bridge players needed!

Every Tuesday, 12:30pm, contact Jaymi at the Niles Senior Center for more information.

Niles Senior Center

Hooked on Fishing All outings meet at 8:00am at the designated location. Cost includes: morning snacks, juice, bait and lunch. Register for the outings at the Niles Senior Center.

Maps available at the Front Desk. $15M/$20NM. Little Bear – Friday, July 25;The Glen – Friday,Aug. 22.

Weekly Dinner & Movie Begins Tuesday, June 3. Every Tuesday evening we will be showing a movie at 5:15pm.

Dinners can be purchased at the NSC front desk. Registration is required.

July 15 – Philomena

Thursday, July 17, 8:00am-2:00pm Life Source Donor Coach at Niles Family Fitness Center, 987 Civic Center Drive

Lifesource Blood Drive

This dynamic, refreshing class is led by long time leader of this program, Arlene Golub. This group is filled with folks from all walks of life, retired or not, who want to keep abreast of a broad spectrum of

Niles Senior Center For a detailed description of programs & activities or to ask about membership or registration requirements, please check the Naturally Active Program Guides or call the Niles Senior Center at 588-8420.

what is occurring locally and worldwide.

Issues for discussion are brought up by class participants, and everyone’s opinion is valued. Please call the NSC at 847-5888420 for more information.

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

Advanced registration is required for programs.

For a detailed description of programs & activities or to ask about membership or registration requirements, call the Niles Senior Center at 847-588-8420 Individuals must be a registered member of the Niles Senior Center to receive the member price. Non members are invited to participate in programs at the non-member price. For more information about membership and programs, contact the Senior Center.

Issues in the News • 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays This dynamic, refreshing class is led by long time leader of this

program,Arlene Golub. This group is filled with folks from all walks of life, retired or not, who want to keep abreast of a broad spectrum of what is occurring locally and worldwide. Issues for discussion are brought up by class participants, and everyone’s opinion is valued. Please call the NSC at 847-588-8420 for more information.

Got the dot? It may save your life Assist first responders with the information they need. Become part of the Illinois Dot Program.

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

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

Book Discussion Books can be picked up at the front desk. Tuesday, July 15, 1:30pm, FREE. Everyone welcome.

Save the Date! Save a Life!

Lifesource Blood Drive Thursday, July 17, 8:00am2:00pm in a Life Source Donor Coach at Niles Family Fitness Center, 987 Civic Center Drive.

The Village of Niles is hosting a community blood drive. Please be generous and share life! Blood donors must be at least 16 years old, weigh 110 lbs, and be in general good health. Please make sure to have something to eat prior to donating and bring identification with you. Only 40 minutes of your time can help save up to 3 lives! All donors will find out what their blood type is, receive a free cholesterol screening, blood pressure reading and iron level screening. If you would like to schedule an appointment, please contact Lifesource at 877-543-3768 or register online at www.lifesource. org and enter the sponsor code SK60.

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

Membership dues are: Single: $46 Resident, $65 NonResident

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

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

Bridge If bridge is of interest there are several opportunities to enjoy the game. Groups meet on Friday mornings, Sunday afternoons, and Couple’s Bridge meets the first Thursday of the month. Call the Center at 847-692-3597 for more information or to be put in touch with one of the group moderators.

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

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

One per month .

Camera Club: 4th Tuesday of the month, 10 a.m. Join our camera club as they provide instruction and interesting slideshows on a variety of different topics .

Money Matters with Chris Valentine: 1st & 3rd Monday of the Month, 10 a.m. Chris Valentine >> see seniors | page 21

Senior Style >> seniors, from page 20 from Edward Jones presents a program of financial tips and answers your questions Opera Arts Club with Leo Rizzetto. 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, Noon. Do you have a love for opera and/or musicals?

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

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

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

We make items for the Annual Holiday Bazaar and the V .A .

Hospitals .We provide the supplies for these events, or you can work on your own project . Beginners are welcome!

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Center of Concern

The mission of The Center of Concern is to provide housing assistance, support services, and counseling for seniors, the disabled, and others in need, enabling them to live with dignity and independence. The Center’s web site is www.centerofconcern. org.

Volunteer needed Volunteer help needed at the reception desk of the Center of Concern in Park Ridge. This 35

year old social service agency helps maintain senior citizens in their homes and provides housing assistance enabling them to live with dignity and independence. Call Jim at 847823-0453. Very flexible hours and other volunteer opportunities are available.

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Calendar of Events Unless otherwise noted, all services are offered at The Center of Concern offices at 1580 N. Northwest Hwy., Suite 310, in Park Ridge. For services that require an appointment, call 847-823-0453 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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

• Tues., July 1 and 15—Medicare counseling (sponsored by the federally funded Senior Health Insurance Program) (by appt. only) • Wed., July 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30—Grief and Loss Counseling • Wed., July 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30—Consultation appointments for supportive services for isolated seniors and family caregivers of Maine Township • Mon. July 7, 14, 21, and 28—Employment counseling (by appt. only) • Sat., July 12 and June 26—Legal counseling (by appt. only) • Mon., July 14 —Alzheimer’s caregivers support group, 10:00 a.m.

• Sun., July 20—Coffee and Classics (Intergenerational Car Show), Park Ridge Public Library Parking Lot, 9:00 a.m.

-11:00 a.m.

• Sat., July 26—Blood pressure & blood sugar testing, 10:00 a.m.

12:00 p.m. (no appointment needed) Preparation of simple wills and durable powers of attorney for health care and property also is available by appointment.

Homeowners desiring additional income, companionship, or the ability to remain in their homes may wish to consider The Center of Concern’s shared housing program. Residents are matched with screened applicants who possess a temperament suitable to shared accommodations.

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

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Volunteer help needed at the reception desk of the Center of Concern in Park Ridge

Volunteer Help needed

Volunteer help needed at the reception desk of the Center of Concern in Park Ridge.

This 35 year old social service agency helps maintain senior citizens in their homes and provides housing assistance enabling them

Morton Grove North Shore Senior Center

North Shore Senior Center’s Morton Grove Social Services Office has space in the American Legion Memorial Civic Center at 6140 Dempster Street.

Information and assistance is provided to individuals of all ages including access to public benefits, referrals for a variety of community programs, onsite and off-site support groups, and applications for the Village financial assistance program.

A monthly Caregiver Support Group meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

On-site appointments are available for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, with Senior Health Insurance Program volunteers, and to discuss individual concerns of all kinds.

Monthly wellness programs

to live with dignity and independence. Call Jim at 847-823-0453. Very flexible hours and other volunteer opportunities are available.

offered include cholesterol screening, diabetes screening, and a foot care clinic. Appointments are available by calling 847-4705223.

For information or an appointment to discuss your needs, call Mary Senn at 847-6633072.

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

greeting guests, directing calls, and assisting with registrations.

Please contact Volunteer Services at 847.784.6052 for details.

Senior Center membership Become a member of North Shore Senior Center’s Morton Grove Campus and enjoy opportunities to live longer, happier, healthier lives through an array of programs, activities, trips and services. Members receive a discount on all programs, >> see SENIORS | page 23

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Youth Basketball Summer League Registration is being accepted for the Youth Basketball Summer Leagues for Grades 2nd through 8th Girls and Boys.

League runs June 23-August 17.

Participants can sign up as a team or individually. Your schedule will consist of 10 games. Games are played at Golf View Recreation Center & Grennan Heights.

Registration is being taken at the Howard Leisure Center.

For more information about Youth Basketball or volunteer coaching, please call (847) 9676975.

Niles Park District Fall Baseball League Niles Park District is offering a Fall Baseball League. Sign up for one of four divisions: 14 & Under, 12 & Under, 10 & Under, and 7 & 8 year olds. Games are played Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at Niles parks. Each player will receive a jersey and hat. Sign up as a team or individually.

League runs August 15-October 26. Fee is Res $84; Non-Res $104. Registration deadline is July 21. For more information please call (847) 967-1595.

Niles Park District Girls Softball Leagues Niles Park District will be offering four girls softball leagues this Fall- 14 & Under, 12 & Under, 10 & Under, 8 & Under. Season play begins August 16. Jerseys and visor are provided by the Park District. You may sign up as a team or individual.

Registration deadline is July 28.

Registration is being accepted at the Howard Leisure Center, 6676 W. Howard Street. For more information, please call (847) 967-1529.

JULY 9 LitLounge Book Discussion: “The Quiet American.” 7 p.m. The Curragh, 8266 Lincoln Ave., Skokie. Join us to discuss “The Quiet American.” This novel is a

study of New World hope and innocence set in an Old World of violence. The scene is Saigon in the violent years when the French were desperately trying to hold their footing in the Far East.

Morton Grove Public Library and the Skokie Public Library come together every month for this social book group that meets at The Curragh, an the Irish pub, at 8266 Lincoln Ave. in Skokie. Can’t make it this month? We always have something interesting coming up, so check the book discussion page on www.mgpl. org or call 847-929-5101.

JULY 10 Movies in the Underground: Rise of the Planet of the Apes. 4 p.m. Niles Public Library, 6960 Oakton Street, Niles. It’s Throwback Thursday!

Prepare for the release of Dawn of the Planet of the Apes with the previous film in the series.

Pizza at the halfway point. For ages 13-18.

JULY 11 Playbill. 1 p.m. Niles Public Library, 6960 Oakton Street, Niles. Create a play from scratch and perform it for the public.

JULY 12 Harmonica 101.

Noon.

Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. Learn how to play the harmonica from Joe Filisko, from the Old Town School of Music, in this hands-on workshop. Learn how to hold the instrument, and how to relax and breathe. Bring your own diatonic (4 inches long) harmonica in the key of C or purchase one from Joe for $5.

For ages 12 and up. For more information or to register, go to calendar.mgpl.org or call 847929-5101.

JULY 13 Concert: Highland Park Pops. 2 p.m. Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. Vocalist

Angie Lyons and the 17 musicians of the HIghland Park Pops will entertain you with music from the Big Band Era as well as popular songs. For more information, go to calendar. mgpl.org or call 847-929-5101.

chat about fresh, popular YA reads! Can’t make it this month?

We always have something interesting coming up, so check the book discussion page on www.mgpl.org or call 847-9295101.

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2nd Annual Mike Ditka Charity Golf Tournament.

10 a.m. North Shore Country Club, 1340 Glenview Road, Glenview. Hosted by The Chicago Lighthouse the tournament helps support the organization’s vital services for people of all ages who are blind or visually impaired.

Registration and the Practice Range will be open, beginning at 10:00 am, followed by the shot gun start and lunch served on the course at 11:30 am. Cocktails, hors d’oeurves and an awards ceremony will take place immediately after the tournament.

For more information on tickets, sponsorship and underwriting opportunities, please call (312) 997-3668 or visit http:// chicagolighthouse.org/ ditkagolf14.

Silly Science. 12:45 p.m. Niles Family Fitness Center 987 Civic Center Dr, Niles. This hands on science class is designed to combine learning and fun.

With the use of everyday household items, become a silly scientist and create slime, test tube volcanoes and more. For more information call the Niles Family Fitness Center 847-5888400 or visit www.nilesfitness. com

Summer Blast. 9 a.m. Niles Family Fitness Center 987 Civic Center, Niles. This summer, join us for a blast. Children will fill their day with games, crafts, outside activities, swimming, gym and more. Please bring a sack lunch, bathing suit and towel, sunscreen and a snack every day to class. Sign up with a friend.Ages 6-9 years.Tuesdays and Thursdays 9am-3pm. Fees: $200 mem/ $240 non-mem. For more information call 847-5888400

Pages Book Discussion: “Daughter of Smoke and Bone.” 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 5405 W Touhy Ave, Skokie. Join us for a book discussion of Daughter of Smoke & Bone by Laini Taylor. Seventeen-year-old Karou, a lovely, enigmatic art student in a Prague boarding school, carries a sketchbook of hideous, frightening monsters-the chimaerae who form the only family she has ever known.

Meet up with MGPL at the Barnes & Noble at 5405 Touhy Ave. in Skokie every month to

JULY 16 Recipe For Fun. 12:45 p.m.

Niles Family fitness Center 987 Civic Center Dr, Niles. Learn to make simple recipes in this pintsized cooking class. Measuring, mixing, pouring, and stirring are sure to keep our little chefs busy. Each chef will get to eat or take home their own creations. For more information call the Niles Family Fitness Center 847-588-8400 or visit www.nilesfitness.com.

JULY 17 Film: ‘Grand Budapest Hotel.’ 2 p.m. Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. Recounts the adventures of Gustave H, a legendary concierge at a famous European hotel between the wars, and Zero Moustafa, the lobby boy who becomes his most trusted friend. Ralph Fiennes, Bill Murray.Did you miss the latest blockbuster movie when in was in theaters?

Join us on the 3rd Thursday every month for a screening of the hottest movies at 2pm and 6:30pm. Call 847-929-5101 or check out the Movies & More page on www.mgpl.org to learn more.

ONGOING Live Jazz Jam at Chambers.

Every Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

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

FISH Seeking Volunteers.

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

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

Stroke Club. 3-4:30 p.m. the first Thursday of every month at Center for Advanced Care, Room 1220, 1700 Luther Lane, Park Ridge. This is a free program for stroke victims and survivors (plus a guest). Free parking is available in the attached parking garage. For more information contact Meg Potterfield, 847723-4765 or Dorene Wlodarski, 847-296-2470.

TOPS Club. 8:30-10 a.m. every Tuesday at the Feldman Rec Center, 8800 W. Kathy Lane, Niles. Lose weight with TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly.

Everyone is welcome. Call Dorene Wlodarski, 847-2962470 or Lenore Lunquist, 847729-2530 for more information.

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Common home buying mistakes to try to avoid Despite the Polar Vortex, there were other factors that kept a lid on home buyers

By Jill Schlesinger Tribune Content Agency

www.jillonmoney.com

After that nasty weather in the first quarter of the year, the much hoped for housing recovery never quite took hold during the normally vibrant spring buying/selling season. Despite the Polar Vortex, there were other factors that kept a lid on housing buyers, including the fact that tentative buyers were spooked by rising prices, especially in certain hot housing markets.

If you are ready to jump into the market, take care to avoid these common home buying mistakes: 1. Not running the numbers: It’s important to understand how much home you can afford to buy and whether home ownership might preclude you from addressing other important financial issues

>> SENIORS, from page 21 activities, and trips, Lifelong Learning Program Catalog, information on local, state, and federal issues affecting seniors, and invitations to special events and presentations.

Membership dues are $20 for an individual and $35 for a couple/household for a full year.

Everyone welcome! Call North Shore Senior Center’s Morton Grove Campus at 847-470-5223 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or stop by the Senior Center, 6140 Dempster Street in Morton Grove, to become a member.

Jealousy in Literature Monday, July 14, 1 – 2:30 p.m.

The theme of jealousy (and its aftermath) is universal, raising such questions as,“What is Jealousy?” and “How does it differ from envy?” Specialists have attempted to answer these questions: psychologists, sociologists, and biologists seek the factors that create this emotion;Artists explore the theme in photographs, paintings, movies, songs, plays, poems, and books; theologians offer religious views based on the scriptures of their respective faiths. Join Beverly Friend, Professor Emeritus, you take a look at how jealousy plays out in our favorite literature. $8 member; $11 non-

in your life. Use this great rent vs. buy calculator from the New York Times - renting might still be the better deal in your area. And don’t forget to add in a line item for ongoing upkeep. A good rule of thumb is to include one percent of your purchase price as an annual budget amount for repair and maintenance.

2. Not correcting credit report mistakes: If you have not done so in a while, go to AnnualCreditReport. com and request your free copy.

It’s important to correct any errors on the report before you start the mortgage process.

3. Waiting too long to get preapproved for a mortgage: The mortgage process requires plenty of time (up to 90 days in some cases), patience and follow-through. Start early, compare apples to apples and ask the broker to itemize the total costs that you should expect to pay.

4. Going it alone: As much as everyone complains about

member. Call 847-470-5223 to register.

Gardening for Life Enrichment --Pressed Flower Greeting Cards Thursday, July 17, 1 – 2:00 p.m.

Gardening for Life Enrichment is a new series offered by the Chicago Botanic Garden Horticultural Therapy Services.

Enjoy the peace, joy, and fun of working with plants and nature in these enjoyable classes. No crawling on your knees or digging in the yard!

Create one-of-a-kind natural plant and dried flower greeting cards with the help of a professional floral designer from the Chicago Botanic Gardens.

Materials included! $19 member; $25 non-member. Call 847-4705223 to register.

Benny Goodman in Concert Monday, July 21 1 – 2:30 p.m.

It’s the King of Swing, live in concert! Revel in the toe-tapping hits of this immortal of the clarinet.Also enjoy a retrospective of Benny Goodman in his later years, performing just as well if not better than ever! Clips from the movie The Benny Goodman Story will be highlighted. $8 member; $11 non-member. Call 847-470-5223 to register.

realtors, it’s tough to go through the home buying process alone. In some markets, buyers’ brokers are available, but the most important qualities in brokers are: honesty, experience,good connections with other agents; and good referrals from buyers like you. Remember that most agents represent the seller, not the buyer.

5. Getting too attached to a property: As my mother, a realtor, likes to say:“A house is like a man... there’s more than one for you in the world!” Some buyers get so attached to a particular home, that they end up blowing their budget or becoming disheartened if they lose the property. Buck up - there are lots of properties out there!

6.Failing to include a contingency clause in the contract/having too many contingencies. One of the most common contingency clauses is one that is related to securing a mortgage. The clause protects you if the loan falls through or the appraisal price comes in much

higher than the purchase price.

Should one of these events occur, the seller would refund your down payment. Without the clause, you can lose that money and still be obligated to buy the house. On the other hand, if your offer is loaded up with contingencies, you may spook the seller.

7. Not hiring a real estate attorney:This is a major transaction, so don’t cheap out when it comes to legal fees. Even if your mortgage company provides a lawyer, hire your own to draft all of the necessary documents and to ensure that your interests are being represented at every step of the process.

8. Blowing off the home inspection: Think you’ve found your dream house? Maybe, but unless you have an engineer walk through the premises with you, you might be buying a new roof in a couple of years. Don’t get freaked out if a problem arises during the inspection - remember that it can

often be solved with a simple adjustment in price.

9.Assuming foreclosures are great deals:The pace of foreclosure sales is slowing down, but in case you run across what you think is a gem, remember that the property likely has been unoccupied for a while and could need major repairs.

10. Buying a home based on a “The Best/Worst Places to Retire” list: These compilations provide great headlines and may even help guide you, but they can’t possibly take into account the details of your personal situation.

(Jill Schlesinger, CFP, is the Emmynominated CBS News Business Analyst.

A former options trader and CIO of an investment advisory firm, Jill covers the economy, markets, investing and anything else with a dollar sign on TV, radio (including her nationally syndicated radio show), the web and her blog, “Jill on Money.” She welcomes comments and questions at askjill@ moneywatch.com. Check her website at www.jillonmoney.com) (c) 2014 TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC

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