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Wednesday • September 4th • 2013
Illinois Law Now!
Question: What is the State of Illinois doing to crack down on domestic violence offenders? Answer: A new state law, which goes into effect on January 1, 2014, will increase penalties for repeat offenders of domestic battery. An offender with two prior convictions may be charged with a Class 4 felony and sentenced to one to three years’ imprisonment. An offender with three prior convictions may be charged with a Class 3 felony and may be sentenced to two to five years’ imprisonment, and offenders with four or more prior convictions may be charged with a Class 2 felony and may be sentenced to three to seven years’ in prison.
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Question: Must my teen’s school have a policy in place to report incidents of rape or violence that occur on school property? Answer: Under a new Illinois law, effective immediately, school boards must adopt policies that establish how school employees respond to reported instances of teen dating violence on school grounds. The law also calls for incorporating education about teen dating violence into new or existing education programs for students in grades seven through 12 and also for school employees. Question: Can an intoxicated bicyclist be arrested? Answer: Technically, no. Cycling under the influence is not against the law. However, a cyclist who has had too much to drink can be charged with disorderly conduct or reckless endangerment, similar to penalties for intoxicated pedestrians. For more information about Illinois law, visit www. illinoislawyerfinder.com. If you have a legal question, send it to illinoislawcolumn@isba.org.
Making Room for New & Exciting Things
Village of Dolton Dolton Village Hall is now open on Saturdays from 9:00am to 12:00 noon for residents to pay their water bills. Additionally, to help our police and firemen, addresses must be posted on the alley side of all garages. This is necessary to assist our first responders. Police will be issuing citations for missing or unreadable addresses.
Lansing Swim Organization Try Outs
30% OFF 50% OFF Benjamin Moore Interior (In-Stock Only)
While Supplies Last. Not valid with any other offer. Offer only good at Dyer and Munster locations.
Benjamin Moore Exterior Paint & Stains
While Supplies Last. Not valid with any other offer. Offer only good at Dyer and Munster locations.
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1150 Sheffield Ave. Dyer, IN
1820 - 45th Ave. Munster, IN
The Lansing Swim Organization is a competitive age-group swim team for children ages 5 through 18 years old. LSO is fortunate to have Thornton Fractional South (T F South) 18600 Burnham as our home pool. Team Try Outs are September 11 & 12, 2013 from 6:00- 8:00. If accepted, Two Week Trial Period $75.00*. 6 sessions/6:006:45p.m. September 16, 19, 19, 23, 25, & 26. T.F. South Pool Entrance. All children must be accompanied by an adult and be ready to swim (Swimsuit, goggles & towel). Please visit our website at http://www.teamlso.com/ or for additional information, please call: Diane Herrera (708) 3026079.
Small Treasures and Simple Pleasures Southeast Environmental Task Force will be gathering to host our “Small Treasures and Simple Pleasures” fundraiser on the banks of beautiful Wolf Lake at Club 81 Too. Join us for this fun event Saturday, September 14, 2013 from 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Club 81 Too, 13157 Avenue M, Chicago. Ticket price: $30.00 per person. Ticket price includes picnic style buffet and two drinks, wine or beer. Buffet will be served between 4:30 pm and 6:00 pm. We will be raffling off home baked goodies, handmade items, a rain barrel, wine basket and other donated items. Tarot card reading, along with bocce and horseshoes will also be available. If you fish, bring your fishing pole. To purchase tickets, go to www.setaskforce.blogspot.com or call us at 773-646-0436.