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Wednesday • November 21st • 2012
Lung Cancer Awareness Fundraiser
White Rhino Bar and Grill, 101 Joliet St in Dyer will be hosting a Girls Night Out to benefit The National Lung Cancer Partnership on Nov. 29th from 5 to 10pm. Tickets to the event will be $5 and will include a raffle ticket, beverage and snacks. There will be vendors, wine tastings, Marco Villarreal acoustic entertainment, Funflatables open play, and free goodie bags to the first 50 guests. Each year in the US approximately 200,000 people are diagnosed with Lung Cancer. Lung Cancer is the leading cancer killer in both men and women, taking more lives than breast, prostate and colon cancers combined. It accounts for 27% of all cancer deaths. November is National Lung cancer month. All are invited to join the White Rhino and guests in the fight for a cure. 100% of proceeds from the event will be donated to the National Lung Cancer Partnership. We are looking for donations of either 50 items for our ‘goodie’ bags, ie. coupons, gift cards, business cards w/ coupons, trinkets, snacks... to advertise your business. Or a raffle or silent auction item.
Illinois Law Now!
Question: Even though I signed up on the federal government’s do-not-call registry, I still get several robocalls. Do I have any recourse? Answer: Unfortunately, placing your phone number in the do-not-call registry will not stop all telemarketing calls. Also, be aware that political solicitations and calls from charities are not covered by the registry. However, if a third-party telemarketer calls on behalf of a charity, you may ask not to receive any more calls from that specific charity. Complaints to the government on unsolicited phone calls are up significantly since the do-not-call registry was established. The best thing to do is either hang up or not return the call. Another option is to contact your phone provider and ask them to block the number, but be sure to ask if there’s a charge for that service. You may also want to report the incidents to the Federal Trade Commission and the Illinois Attorney General’s office. Question: As the owner of a small company, can I deny employment based on criminal convictions? Answer: The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission advises businesses to assess a job candidate with a criminal history on the severity of his/her crime, and to give job applicants a chance to explain their background, taking into consideration references and rehabilitative efforts. They also suggest documenting in writing the justification for employment decisions made for those with criminal histories. Question: What Illinois laws govern the hunting of various types of game? Answer: Illinois law allows hunting of various types of game, including deer, turkey, and small game such as squirrels. Waterfowl and doves are also considered fair game. All hunting in Illinois is subject to seasonal restrictions and specifications. Also, the proper Illinois hunting license must be obtained prior to any hunting activity. An applicant must have resided in the state for 30 days prior to submitting an application. Hunters born after January 1, 1980, must have completed the Hunter Education Course as provided by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. For more information about Illinois law, visit www. illinoislawyerfinder.com. If you have a legal question, send it to illinoislawcolumn@isba.org.
South Suburban College Holiday Basketball Camp
The South Suburban College Men’ Basketball Team will host a Holiday Basketball Camp which will begin December 30th. The Holiday Basketball Camp runs 2 days, December 30th and 31st from (9am-3pm). The cost of the holiday camp is $60. The camp is open to Boy’s and Girl’s ages 7-17. For more information call: John Pigatti Head Men’s Basketball Coach, South Suburban College at (708) 596-2000 x2524.